Transitional kindergarten · San Fernando
6 of San Fernando’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 304 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 6 campuses in San Fernando.
- Vaughn Next Century Learning Center131 in TK
- Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy61 in TK
- San Fernando Elementary41 in TK
- O'Melveny Elementary28 in TK
- Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy24 in TK
- Morningside Elementary19 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.
Campuses
Which San Fernando campuses have a TK class?
6 campuses in San Fernando had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
131in TK
Vaughn Next Century Learning CenterCharter
Grades TK–12 · Los Angeles Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
61in TK
Gridley-Montañez Dual Language Academy
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 71Developing · 25th percentile
41in TK
San Fernando Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
28in TK
O'Melveny Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 66th percentile
24in TK
Vista del Valle Dual Language Academy
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
19in TK
Morningside Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Los Angeles Unified
Scope Score 75Solid · 51st 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?
San Fernando has 23 licensed child care programs.
12
child care centers11
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at San Fernando’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.