Transitional kindergarten · Hayward
23 of Hayward’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 614 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 23 campuses in Hayward.
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
- Hayward Unified
- 18 of 23
- San Lorenzo Unified
- 2 of 23
- New Haven Unified
- 1 of 23
Campuses
Which Hayward campuses have a TK class?
23 campuses in Hayward had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
58in TK
Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) AcademyCharter
Grades TK–8 · Hayward Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
40in TK
Fairview Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 10th percentile
40in TK
Hillview Crest Elementary
Grades TK–5 · New Haven Unified
Scope Score 75Developing · 49th percentile
40in TK
Southgate Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 80Solid · 70th percentile
40in TK
Stonebrae Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile
39in TK
Colonial Acres Elementary
Grades TK–5 · San Lorenzo Unified
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile
29in TK
Hayward Collegiate CharterCharter
Grades TK–6 · Alameda County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
24in TK
Palma Ceia Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile
23in TK
Tyrrell Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
22in TK
Schafer Park Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 40th percentile
20in TK
Burbank Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
20in TK
Cherryland Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile
20in TK
East Avenue Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile
20in TK
Eden Gardens Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 40th percentile
20in TK
Glassbrook Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 4th percentile
20in TK
Harder Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile
20in TK
Longwood Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
20in TK
Lorenzo Manor Elementary
Grades TK–5 · San Lorenzo Unified
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 17th percentile
20in TK
Lorin A. Eden Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile
20in TK
Park Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 15th percentile
20in TK
Ruus Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
20in TK
Treeview Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%
19in TK
Eldridge Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Hayward Unified
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th 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?
Hayward has 127 licensed child care programs.
44
child care centers83
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Hayward’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.