Early Childhood Education Programs

Transition To Kindergarten (TK)
What is Transition to Kindergarten (TK)
Wenatchee TK programs are provided at no cost to families, are staffed by highly trained, certificated educators, and give students access to all the aspects of the regular kindergarten school day, such as transportation, meals, and specialists (music, PE, art, etc.). Classrooms are designed to meet the unique needs of preschool students and offer high-quality early learning programs with developmentally appropriate rest times, structured interactive playtime, and hands-on activities.
What is the Purpose of TK
TK programs serve eligible students of all ability levels who need additional preparation to be successful in Kindergarten as identified through a screening process and who lack access to other early learning group settings.
TK progams are limited to students that live each school's boundary. Enrollment is limited to 15 students per class.
Eligibility
TK programs are only for 4-year-old children who have been identified as needing additional preparation prior to starting kindergarten the following school year and live within a school boundry that offers TK.
Eligible students may include 4-year olds who:
- Do not already access another preschool program (ECEAP, Head Start, private preschool etc.).
- Who show a need for extra support through district screeners.
- Live in the school zone that TK is offered.
- May have an Individulalized Education Program (IEP)
Screening Process
- Please contact the school your child is zoned to
- The family advocate at the school will administer the required screenings
- The screeners will be scored and ranked to determine students with the most need for TK
- The building administrator will make the final decision.
What if my child already attends Castle Rock preschool?
Castle Rock is a school district program, like TK. Movement between programs is an IEP team decision that’s based on the individual needs of the child (e.g., The team decides what would best prepare the student for kindergarten).
What if my child already attends preschool somewhere else (like Head Start, EPIC, ECEAP, a private preschool, or a daycare with preschool)?
This means that TK is not applicable to your child. If you have questions or concerns about that, please reach out to your child’s preschool program.
How do I enroll in TK?
Once you receive confirmation from the school you that you child has met eligibility requirements you can register your child as a new WSD student. View the registration page.
If you're interested in learning more about Transition To Kindergarten contact:
Early Childhood Coordinator
Castle Rock Early Learning Center
Castle Rock is an inclusive, community preschool where we offer preschoolers of all ability levels the opportunity to learn together and from one another.
Each class is taught by a certificated early childhood special education teacher who supports an inclusive environment for all students. Students identified with a developmental delay receive specially designed instruction in the general education class and have access to the same content as their peers without special needs.
Staff Contact:
Early Childhood Coordinator
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