California TK Eligibility Calculator
Enter your child’s birth date to check Transitional Kindergarten eligibility for a selected California school year.
Check Transitional Kindergarten Eligibility
Enter your child’s birth date and choose a California school year to see whether your child is age-eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.
🎂 Check the Age Cutoff
See whether your child turns four on or before September 1 of the selected school year.
📅 Choose a School Year
Check eligibility for the current school year or plan for a future year.
🏫 Understand the Result
See whether your child is TK-eligible, not yet eligible, or already kindergarten-age.
What This Calculator Shows
✅ Selected California school year
✅ Child’s age on September 1
✅ California TK cutoff date
✅ TK eligibility result
✅ Estimated kindergarten year
✅ Number of days before or after the cutoff
✅ Suggested next step for parents
Educational Information
California TK Eligibility
Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, California school districts must make TK available to children who turn four on or before September 1 of the school year. TK is optional for families
Kindergarten-Age Children
A child who turns five on or before September 1 is generally kindergarten-age. A district may have local criteria for allowing a kindergarten-age child to attend TK, so parents should contact the district directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is What is the California TK cutoff?
Starting with the 2025–26 school year, a child is age-eligible for TK if the child turns four on or before September 1 of that school year. September 1 is included.
Is TK required?
No. TK is optional. Families may choose another eligible preschool or early-learning program.
Can a district put an eligible child on a TK waiting list?
A district must provide access to TK for an age-eligible child, although the child may not receive a seat at the family’s preferred school site.
What if my child turns four after September 1?
The child does not meet the standard statewide TK cutoff for that school year. Ask the district whether it offers any locally permitted early-enrollment option or another preschool program.
Does this calculator guarantee enrollment?
No. It checks the statewide age rule only. The school district controls enrollment procedures, documentation, school assignment, and final placement.
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