Which California school districts have TK?

Under California’s finished TK-for-All rollout, every public elementary school district in the state must offer Transitional Kindergarten to any child who turns 4 by September 1 of the school year. This page focuses on three large districts — LAUSD, San Diego Unified, and Sacramento City Unified — but the same statewide rule applies everywhere.

Is the TK cutoff date the same in every California district?

Yes. The September 1 cutoff is set by state law, so it does not vary by district. For 2026–27, a child is eligible if they turn 4 by September 1, 2026. What can differ is each district’s enrollment timeline, paperwork, and school-choice process.

Where can I find preschool and TK-age programs near me?

Each district page below shows licensed preschool and child-care centers in that district’s cities, pulled from public California licensing records and linked to detail pages with addresses, capacity, and contact info.

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California TK by school district (2026–27)

California’s Transitional Kindergarten is now universal — every child who turns 4 by September 1, 2026 qualifies for the 2026–27 school year, free, with no income limit. The cutoff is the same statewide; what changes by district is how you enroll. Pick your district below for the eligibility rule, the enrollment process, and licensed preschool and TK-age programs near you.

Choose your district

LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified School District
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LAUSD follows California’s statewide TK rule: a child is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten in 2026–27 if they turn 4 by September 1, 2026 (birthdays September 2, 2021 – September 1, 2022).
SDUSD
San Diego Unified School District
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San Diego Unified uses California’s universal TK cutoff: a child who turns 4 by September 1, 2026 qualifies for TK in 2026–27 (birthdays September 2, 2021 – September 1, 2022).
SCUSD
Sacramento City Unified School District
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Sacramento City Unified applies California’s TK-for-All rule: any child who turns 4 by September 1, 2026 is eligible for TK in 2026–27 (birthdays September 2, 2021 – September 1, 2022).

Frequently asked questions

Which California school districts have TK?: Under California’s finished TK-for-All rollout, every public elementary school district in the state must offer Transitional Kindergarten to any child who turns 4 by September 1 of the school year. This page focuses on three large districts — LAUSD, San Diego Unified, and Sacramento City Unified — but the same statewide rule applies everywhere.
Is the TK cutoff date the same in every California district?: Yes. The September 1 cutoff is set by state law, so it does not vary by district. For 2026–27, a child is eligible if they turn 4 by September 1, 2026. What can differ is each district’s enrollment timeline, paperwork, and school-choice process.
Where can I find preschool and TK-age programs near me?: Each district page below shows licensed preschool and child-care centers in that district’s cities, pulled from public California licensing records and linked to detail pages with addresses, capacity, and contact info.