Universal TK

In the 2022-2023 school year, the KSD locally launched a phase in Universal Transitional Kindergarten program in alignment with state legislation. The goal is for all four year olds to have access to a UTK program by 2025-2026. For the last three years, we served our UTK-eligible students on site and found the program impactful and rewarding for our children, our caregivers, and our school community. The KSD is committed to continuing to offer a UTK program to our eligible children, although we are exploring alternate service models. Our interest in this exploration was to ensure the UTK program continues to be high quality, while also fiscally viable for the KSD.

In December 2023 we shared with our community that we intended to make changes to the KSD UTK program based on meeting our obligation to offer a program, while also being fiscally responsible. We solicited feedback from families through a survey and have taken the time to review feedback and do additional research to determine how we can adjust the program in the best interest of our school community.

For key updates related to how the program will operate in the 2025-2026 school year, see below:

Key Elements of KSD UTK Program for 2025-2026 school year:

Schedule: Three Hour Program, 8:00 - 11:00am (minor adjustments to schedule based on program operations). PM option may be available based on enrollment

Ratio: 1:12 adult to student ratio

Staff: Qualified Early Learning staff employed by KSD and accredited agencies

Curriculum: California Preschool Framework

After School Care: After care may be available by on site agencies, Marin Enrichment, COM Early Learning Center, etc.

Location: There is a high likelihood that the KSD UTK program will be offered at an Early Learning/Pre-K setting within the Kentfield School District boundaries.

For more information please email admin@kentfieldschools.org