Beginning fall of 2024, the University Place School District is planning to offer a Transition Kindergarten program for a limited number of qualifying children living in UPSD school boundaries. The program will:
Students qualify for Transition Kindergarten through an application and screening process during which financial, academic, and social-emotional needs are assessed.
Please complete this initial application form to express interest in our Transition Kindergarten program. After completion, you will receive an email confirming your application has been received and a timeline of next steps.
Space is very limited, so please apply soon!
Other resources for families in financial need searching for preschool are linked below:
(ECEAP) Early Childhood Educational Assistance Program
(ECEAP) is a state-funded program for children from low-income families who are age three and four by August 31. The program is similar to the federally funded Head Start Program. Children qualify for this program on the basis of the family income. The program is coordinated and staffed through the Pierce County Community Action Agency. You can contact the Pierce County ECEAP at (253) 798-4400 (option 4) or visit their website.
Tacoma Community College Early Learning Center
Tacoma Community College is now running an early learning center open to the surrounding community. The program is paid for with funds from parent contributions, student fees, DCYF, EHS federal dollars and ECEAP state dollars.
If you have questions about Transition Kindergarten, please call the University Place School District office at 253-566-5600 or email TKinfo@upsd83.org.