Transitional Kindergarten, or TK, is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program offered to children who are the age of 4 by September 1 at no cost.

Transitional Kindergarten at SVUSD is:

• Part of the public school system so there is no charge and voluntary
• Taught by Credentialed Teachers specializing in Early Education
• Offered at regional sites with transportation provided by parents

Transitional Kindergarten Contact Information

For more information, please contact Transitional Kindergarten school sites.

Best Buddies is a fully inclusive classroom that partners with the La Tierra Early Education Center. The Best Buddies program is specific to students ages 3 to 5 years of age by 8/21/23.

Best Buddies Location and Hours

• Location: La Tierra Early Education Center Campus
• Hours: 4 hours per day, 9 AM to 1 PM, Supports Kindergarten Readiness
• Monday and Wednesday classes are for students 3.5 to 5 years old. Students must be born between August 21, 2018 through February 21, 2020 to be eligible.
• Tuesday and Thursday classes are for students 3 to 4.5 years old. Students must be born between February 21, 2019 through August 21, 2020 to be eligible.

Best Buddies Contact Information

For more information, including fees and schedules, please call Expanded Learning Services at 949-768-0981.

Free program for parents and their children ages 3 to 5. Parent or guardian must be present at all times.

Learning Link at SVUSD provides an accessible and creative learning environment to assist in the development and academic preparation of young children entering preschool or kindergarten. This program is designed as an interactive center for parents and their children ages 3 to 5.

Learning Link Locations and Hours

Learning Link is offered at the following SVUSD locations:

• Cielo Vista
• Glen Yermo
• Los Alisos

At Cielo Vista Hours

• Tuesdays and Thursdays (4 year olds) 9:00 - 11:30 AM
• Tuesdays and Thursdays (3 year olds) 1:00 - 2:30 PM

At Glen Yermo Hours

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (4 year olds) 9:00 - 11:30 AM
• Mondays and Wednesdays (3 year olds) 1:00 - 2:30 PM

At Los Alisos Hours

• Monday-Friday (4 year olds) 9:00 - 11:30 AM
• Monday-Thursday 3 year olds) 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Learning Link Contact Information

For more information, please call the Learning Link program at 949-580-3376.