Transitional kindergarten · Delano
11 of Delano’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 376 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 11 campuses in Delano.
- Nueva Vista Language Academy72 in TK
- Del Vista Math and Science Academy40 in TK
- Pioneer40 in TK
- Wonderful College Prep Academy40 in TK
- Fremont Elementary39 in TK
- Princeton Street Elementary30 in TK
- Harvest Elementary28 in TK
- Terrace Elementary27 in TK
- Morningside24 in TK
- Albany Park Elementary21 in TK
- Columbine Elementary15 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 2 school districts, or a charter
- Delano Union Elementary
- 7 of 11
- Columbine Elementary
- 1 of 11
Campuses
Which Delano campuses have a TK class?
11 campuses in Delano had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
72in TK
Nueva Vista Language AcademyCharter
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile
40in TK
Del Vista Math and Science AcademyCharter
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 77Solid · 59th percentile
40in TK
Pioneer
Grades TK–8 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
40in TK
Wonderful College Prep AcademyCharter
Grades TK–12 · Kern County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
39in TK
Fremont Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
30in TK
Princeton Street Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
28in TK
Harvest Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
27in TK
Terrace Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
24in TK
Morningside
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
21in TK
Albany Park Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Delano Union Elementary
Scope Score 76Solid · 57th percentile
15in TK
Columbine Elementary
Grades TK–8 · Columbine Elementary
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile
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?
Delano has 84 licensed child care programs.
12
child care centers72
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Delano’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.