Universal PreKindergarten Resources for Families
Sacramento County's Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) mixed-delivery system is bringing more flexible, high-quality early learning choices for your 3- and 4-year-olds that address your families' learning and care needs. All families in California–regardless of immigration & income status–are eligible to participate.
Registration information for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and Kindergarten is below.
● UPK Informational Flyer (English)● UPK Informational Flyer (Arabic)● UPK Informational Flyer (Chinese)● UPK Informational Flyer (Farsi)● UPK Informational Flyer (Russian)● UPK Informational Flyer (Spanish)
Health and dental screenings and up-to-date immunizations are required to register. For assistance in finding free or low-cost health and dental providers, dial 2-1-1 for free, 24-hour information on community, health and social services.
Early Learning Programs
California wants all children to have a strong and early start to their education journey. Early learning programs put children on a path to succeed in school and be ready for college and careers. Research shows that children who attend preschool have:
What your child should experience in a UPK program?
Regardless of the UPK program your family chooses, your child should experience an environment where:
Preschool Choices Available for 3–5 Year Olds
Families can choose from a variety of preschool programs for their young children. Here’s a breakdown of some of those choices:
When can my child start TK?
Your child can start Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at the beginning of the school year with the following birth dates.
School District TK/K Programs
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a part of the state’s Universal PreKindergarten mixed delivery system to meet the early education needs of four-year-old children and their families. TK is an essential part of transforming California’s schools and giving every student in California a great start. Families have the choice to send their child to a TK program.
Transitional kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. Each elementary or unified school district must offer TK classes for all children eligible to attend. A child who completes one year in a TK program may continue in a kindergarten program for one additional year. Each elementary or unified school district must offer kindergarten classes for all children eligible to attend.
Transitional Kindergarten will be available to all 4-year-olds by 2025-2026. Below is the contact information for the Sacramento County school districts offering Transitional Kindergarten. To find out which school serves your zip code, visit the SCOE Interactive Boundaries Map page.
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
1018 C Street, Ste 210, Galt, California 95632
After School Care
Most transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs are part-day, focusing on providing a strong foundation for early learning.
If your family needs before- or after-school care, contact your local school or Child Action for referrals to school-age programs to ensure your child receives comprehensive support throughout the day.