Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Children who turn age four (4) by September 1, 2026 are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
Welcome to Lodi USD Transitional Kindergarten (TK)! Our TK program is designed to provide a bridge between early childhood education and the formal school experience, fostering a supportive environment where curiosity and creativity flourish. Enroll your child in Lodi USD TK today!
Enrollment
TK enrollment for the 2026-27 school year will be open February 1, 2026!
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis for the school year. Space is limited to 20 students per classroom. Sites will have waiting lists.
Please refer to our Enrollment page for required materials and to enroll online.
Locations
Lodi USD TK will be available during the 2026-27 school year at the Lodi and Stockton locations listed below.
Discover TK
Transitional Kindergarten is an early childhood education program designed for children who are too young to enroll in traditional kindergarten but are ready for a more structured learning environment than typical preschool.
What is TK?
Transitional Kindergarten is the bridge between preschool and kindergarten, giving students the ability to build school readiness skills. It blends the social and emotional experience with academic learning.
Through Lodi USD TK, children will be exposed to essential pre-literacy, pre-math, and other cognitive skills, while also developing social and emotional skills needed for life. Teachers who teach TK will have their multiple subject credentials with 24 Early Childhood Education units.
Why TK?
Studies have shown that children who attend early childhood programs like Transitional Kindergarten find success in their academic careers. Students are more likely to graduate from high school, attend college, and become contributing members of the community.
Lodi USD has adopted The Creative Curriculum for our preschoolers and TK students. This play-based curriculum is aligned to the California Foundational Standards for Early Learning.
FAQs
- Who is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten?
- Can my child enter Kindergarten if they are eligible for TK?
- If TK is not offered at my child's resident school, where will they go?
- At which school will my child attend Kindergarten if they go to a different school for TK?
- Will transportation be provided for my TK student?
- Are meals provided for TK students?
- How much does Transitional Kindergarten cost?
- How do I enroll my child in TK?
- What are the enrollment requirements?
- If my child is enrolled in a Lodi USD state or head start preschool, do I need to enroll them for TK?
- Does my child need to be toilet trained?
- What do I do if I do not want my child to attend their resident school?
Who is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten?
Can my child enter Kindergarten if they are eligible for TK?
If TK is not offered at my child's resident school, where will they go?
At which school will my child attend Kindergarten if they go to a different school for TK?
Will transportation be provided for my TK student?
Are meals provided for TK students?
How much does Transitional Kindergarten cost?
How do I enroll my child in TK?
What are the enrollment requirements?
If my child is enrolled in a Lodi USD state or head start preschool, do I need to enroll them for TK?
Does my child need to be toilet trained?
What do I do if I do not want my child to attend their resident school?
Contact Us
For more information or for enrollment assistance with TK, please call your resident school or Educational Services at (209) 331-7052 or (209) 331-7257.
