Transitional kindergarten · Winchester
6 of Winchester’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 340 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 6 campuses in Winchester.
- French Valley Elementary82 in TK
- Harvest Hill S.T.E.A.M. Academy71 in TK
- Susan La Vorgna Elementary66 in TK
- Winchester Elementary63 in TK
- Temecula Valley Charter38 in TK
- Temecula Preparatory20 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
- Temecula Valley Unified
- 2 of 6
- Hemet Unified
- 1 of 6
- Menifee Union
- 1 of 6
Campuses
Which Winchester campuses have a TK class?
6 campuses in Winchester had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
82in TK
French Valley Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Temecula Valley Unified
Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile
71in TK
Harvest Hill S.T.E.A.M. Academy
Grades TK–8 · Menifee Union
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
66in TK
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Temecula Valley Unified
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
63in TK
Winchester Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Hemet Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 34th percentile
38in TK
Temecula Valley CharterCharter
Grades TK–8 · Temecula Valley Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 81Strong · 75th percentile
20in TK
Temecula PreparatoryCharter
Grades TK–12 · Temecula Valley Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 87Strong · 89th 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?
Winchester has 16 licensed child care programs.
2
child care centers14
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Winchester’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.