Transitional kindergarten · Vista
12 of Vista’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 527 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 12 campuses in Vista.
- Grapevine Elementary70 in TK
- Breeze Hill Elementary68 in TK
- Monte Vista Elementary58 in TK
- Foothill Oak Elementary51 in TK
- Maryland Elementary49 in TK
- Bobier Elementary44 in TK
- Hannalei Elementary44 in TK
- Bella Mente Montessori Academy43 in TK
- Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary40 in TK
- Classical Academy Vista28 in TK
- Dual Language Immersion North County19 in TK
- Vista Springs Charter13 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
- Vista Unified
- 7 of 12
- San Marcos Unified
- 1 of 12
Campuses
Which Vista campuses have a TK class?
12 campuses in Vista had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
70in TK
Grapevine Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 7th percentile
68in TK
Breeze Hill Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
58in TK
Monte Vista Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 71Developing · 25th percentile
51in TK
Foothill Oak Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
49in TK
Maryland Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile
44in TK
Bobier Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
44in TK
Hannalei Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Vista Unified
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
43in TK
Bella Mente Montessori AcademyCharter
Grades TK–8 · Vista Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile
40in TK
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Grades TK–5 · San Marcos Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
28in TK
Classical Academy VistaCharter
Grades TK–8 · San Diego County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 81Solid · 74th percentile
19in TK
Dual Language Immersion North CountyCharter
Grades TK–8 · San Diego County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 85Strong · 86th percentile
13in TK
Vista Springs CharterCharter
Grades TK–12 · SBE - Vista Springs Charter · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd 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?
Vista has 73 licensed child care programs.
50
child care centers23
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Vista’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.