Fresno Unified School District
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
About Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) serves as a bridge between Preschool and Kindergarten, providing young learners with a strong foundation for future success. TK programs blend social-emotional development with early academic learning, ensuring children are well-prepared for Kindergarten and beyond. If your child turns four before September 1, they are eligible to enroll in TK. After completing a year of TK, they will move on to Kindergarten, equipped with the skills and confidence to thrive.
For admittance to TK please refer to the table below which identifies the birth date window for each school year.
| School Year | Birth Date Window |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 school year | Children whose 5th birthday is between September 2, 2017 and February 2, 2018. |
| 2023-2024 school year | Children whose 5th birthday is between September 2, 2018 and April 2, 2019. |
| 2024-2025 school year | Children whose 5th birthday is between September 2, 2019 and June 2, 2020. |
| 2025-2026 school year | And in each school year thereafter, children who turn 4 by September 1. |
TK has given my daughter the solid foundational skills that she needs in order to thrive in Kindergarten!
Locations and Schedules
TK is available at each of the Fresno Unified School District elementary school sites. To see which school your child will enroll in, see the school locator. Contact each school for schedules and additional information.
Requirements and Information
This program is for all children who fall within the birthdate window in the table above. It is free and open to all as part of the public education system.
Find more information in this FAQ about Transitional Kindergarten. The State of California also provides many answers here.
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Programs
FUSD Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs provide children the opportunity to learn in two languages, Spanish and English, or Hmong and English. DI Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs are offered at various sites throughout the district.
Spanish DLI Sites
|
Birney |
Burroughs |
Calwa |
Centennial |
Ewing |
|
Hidalgo |
Jackson
(TK only)
|
Herrera |
Lane |
Leavenworth |
|
Roeding |
Rowell |
Sunset |
Wawona |
Winchell |
Hmong DLI Sites
|
Balderas |
Vang Pao |
For the Transfers Department, please email TransfersDepartment@fresnounified.org or call (559) 248-7538.
For more information on Early Learning DI programs, please visit the Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program or the Hmong Dual Language Immersion Program.
Inclusion ProgramsFUSD Early Learning and Special Education partner in supporting sites that offer inclusive Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten settings. An inclusion program educates children receiving special education supports and services and their non-disabled peers together in the general education classroom. There are many benefits to participating in an inclusive classroom, which include, but are not limited to peer models, fostering social and emotional development skills, respect for others, and increasing access to the environment and curriculum. The determination for placement in an inclusive setting is based on the outcome of a team decision during the child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting.