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!
Dual Immersion
From the earliest months and years of life, all children are capable of learning more than one language - and all children benefit from early exposure to multiple languages.
The Dual Language Immersion Program brings dual language learner students together with children whose home language is English. Together, the students become bilingual. In preschool through first grade, instruction is 90% in Spanish and 10% in English. Learn more.
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.