Transitional Kindergarten Information

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New Student Enrollment for 2024-25 will open on January 8, 2024.
(2023-24 New Student enrollment is ongoing)

Start learning with us, beginning at age 4!

Welcome to the first big milestone in their academic journey! Entering TK is a big step for families. We understand how important it is to make sure your child is set up to succeed. In Vacaville Unified, our goal is simple. We want to spark an interest in education which will last your child a lifetime!

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is designed as the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. EC Section 48000 [d].

We encourage you to register your student by June 5, 2024 to help us determine our facility needs for the 2024-25 school year. Many of our schools fill their classes quickly.

TK Eligibiliity  
 2024 - 2025  5th birthday between Sept. 2, 2024 to June 2, 2025
 2025 - 2026  4th birthday by September 1, 2025


Students who participate in TK will attend school daily. TK is offered at Alamo (PM only), Padan (AM and PM), Fairmont (AM only), and Markham (AM and PM), Hemlock (AM only), Orchard (AM and PM) Elementary. Spots are limited, so register early!

Families who are registering for the 2024-2025 school year should enroll with their school of residency and specify any preferences of location to their registrar.

 You will contact via email notifying you of the school your child will attend in July 2024.

The following chart is helpful to determine enrollment in Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten:

Grade Birthdates
 Kindergarten  5th birthday, Sept. 2, 2023 to Sept. 1, 2024
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)  5th birthday, Sept. 2, 2024 to June 2, 2025

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