Transitional kindergarten · Anderson
6 of Anderson’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 170 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 6 campuses in Anderson.
- Meadow Lane Elementary54 in TK
- Prairie Elementary43 in TK
- Anderson Heights Elementary35 in TK
- Tree of Life International Charter34 in TK
- Happy Valley Primary2 in TK
- Northern Summit Academy Shasta2 in TK
Eligibility
Who can start TK in 2027–28?
Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2027 can start, and it’s free.
Age
Is my child old enough?
A birthday from September 2, 2022 through September 1, 2023 (our arithmetic from the rule). A child who turns 5 by September 1 starts kindergarten instead.
Rule: California Education Code § 48000 (opens in a new tab)
Cost
Does TK cost anything?
No. TK is a free public school year before kindergarten, and enrolling is optional. Hours, before- and after-school care and open seats vary by campus, so ask the school.
Where to enroll
Through 3 school districts, or a charter
- Cascade Union Elementary
- 2 of 6
- Happy Valley Union Elementary
- 1 of 6
- Pacheco Union Elementary
- 1 of 6
Campuses
Which Anderson campuses have a TK class?
6 campuses in Anderson had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
54in TK
Meadow Lane Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Cascade Union Elementary
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
43in TK
Prairie Elementary
Grades TK–3 · Pacheco Union Elementary
No score
35in TK
Anderson Heights Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Cascade Union Elementary
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile
34in TK
Tree of Life International CharterCharter
Grades TK–8 · Cascade Union Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
2in TK
Happy Valley Primary
Grades TK–3 · Happy Valley Union Elementary
No score
2in TK
Northern Summit Academy ShastaCharter
Grades TK–12 · Shasta County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.
No score
Each campus’s TK headcount is from the state’s 2025–26 October enrollment count. Each Scope Score and percentile compares a school’s elementary grades with California elementary schools. A campus without elementary results shows none.
Each headcount counts the students enrolled on one October day, so it shows who enrolled, not seats open now. A campus missing here may still run TK; confirm with the school or district.
Before TK
Too young for TK? Where can my child go?
Anderson has 18 licensed child care programs.
8
child care centers10
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Anderson’s centers and family child care homes, and ask each one about ages and openings.
Licensed programs from the California Community Care Licensing Division: child care centers as of August 13, 2026, family child care homes as of May 25, 2025. A license is not a quality rating or a current opening.