TK is a grade level that bridges Preschool and Kindergarten. It is taught by a credentialed teacher with early childhood development expertise. TK is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program focused on activities and lessons geared to developing the physical, social, and academic skills needed to become independent, self-confident learners.

Children who turn age 4 by June 1, 2023, and were born between 9/2/18-6/1/19 are eligible for TK in the '23-'24 school year. The following school year, they will automatically transition to Kindergarten.

Both Traditional TK and Kindergarten are three-hour programs and follow an am or pm schedule.

TK and Kindergarten are free. There is no cost to enroll in a half-day/traditional am or pm class.

All MVUSD elementary school sites.

We are offering a fee-based (free for qualifying families) extended day option that provides age-appropriate enrichment activities through the end of the school day. Note: This is separate from SEED, our before and after-school program.

Some families may be eligible for cost-assisted (subsidized or reduced) before/after-school childcare based on gross (before taxes) income and family size.

The below Schedule of Income Ceilings is used to determine if your family qualifies for cost-assistance care. Families must complete the enrollment process before applying for before/after-school care placement. In this process, an eligibility clerk will work with each family to determine the level of subsidized support available based on the below income ceiling guidelines.

The following Schedule of Income Ceilings must be used in determining income eligibility for families initially certified or recertified on or after July 1, 2022.

1. Completed online pre-enrollment information and forms.
2. Proof of residency
3. Evidence of birth date: Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Passport, Adoption/Foster Care Record, Hospital Birth Record, Affidavit of Parent/Guardian
4. Immunization verification
5. Kindergarten Continuance form - This form must be completed for all TK enrollments.
6. The Report of Health Examination for School Entry - For entry to kindergarten and first grade, this form must be signed and dated by the doctor performing the physical. The physical exam may have been completed up to a maximum of six months prior to entry into kindergarten or first grade, (if not previously enrolled in kindergarten).
7. Proof of Dental Assessment - Students enrolling in kindergarten/TK (or first grade, if not previously enrolled in kindergarten), shall present proof of having received an oral health assessment by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional, that was performed no earlier than 12 months before the date of first enrollment.

Parent/guardians are required to submit either proof of a physical exam or waiver for kinder enrollment (see below for explanation).

Board Policy  5141.32:  The parent/guardian of a student enrolling in kindergarten shall submit a certification form (physical exam form) signed by the student's health examiner certifying that the student has completed a comprehensive health screening within 18 months prior to entry into first grade or within 90 days thereafter. (Health and Safety Code 124040, 124085)  

If your physician’s office charges a fee to complete ‘outside’ forms, proof of the exam can be submitted on the physician’s form.   

In lieu of the certification, the parent/guardian may submit a  waiver indicating that he/she does not want or is unable to obtain a health screening. If the waiver indicates that the parent/guardian was unable to obtain the services, the reasons should be included in the waiver. (Health and Safety Code 124085) Please email the school site administration for a waiver.

Low income families may contact the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program for more information on assistance with getting a health exam for their future kindergarten student.

Please call 951-309-7369