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Transition to Kindergarten

The application window for Transition to Kindergarten for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is temporarily on hold.


Why the pause? Recent changes in state funding mean that school districts in Washington State will receive less financial support for TK programs than in previous years. Because we don't yet know exactly how this will impact our program here in Yelm, we are not able to accept applications at this time. Thank you for your patience while we work through these new state-level changes. 

If you are interested in receiving updates on the status of TK registration, please fill out this brief form, and we will contact you as soon as we know more.

Transition to Kindergarten is a free early learning program serving qualifying students who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2026. Our experienced staff works with students to develop social, behavioral, and academic skills that will help them to be successful in kindergarten.

Qualifications

  • Student is 4 years old by August 31 of that school year.
  • Student resides in the Mill Pond or Fort Stevens attendance area.
  • Student is not currently enrolled in an early learning program.
  • Student demonstrates a need, based on entrance screening.
  • Student is able to attend a full day of learning, following the school calendar.

Application Window

The application window for the 2026-2027 school year is temporarily suspended while we await final funding details from the state. Our goal is to provide a high-quality early learning program, but we must first confirm that we have the necessary state support to move forward this year. Please keep an eye on this page for updates—we will share more information as soon as it becomes available. If you are interested in receiving updates on TK registration status, please complete this brief form.

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