student success

As a preschool, we are interested in making sure
each child graduates from Heritage with
the confidence and knowledge that
will help them make the most of their
next transformative adventure: Kindergarten.

registration information

What is the minimum age for admittance to kindergarten in California? 

A child shall be admitted to a kindergarten maintained by the school district at the beginning of a school year, or at a later time in the same year if the child will have his or her 5th birthday on or before September 1 (EC 48000[a]).​

What is the minimum age for admittance to transitional kindergarten (KPA) in California? 

​A transitional kindergarten (Kindergarten Preparatory Academy - KPA) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. Pursuant to law, EC 48000[c], a child is eligible for transitional kindergarten (KPA) if a child will have his or her 5th birthday between September 2 and February 2.
***For more information regarding Pre-Registration for Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten
click on the buttons below. Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Kindergarten registration will occur online.
​As part of the fabric of our emergent and project-based curriculum, we take a "whole-child" approach in order to create long term success in not only school, but in life.

​In late SPRING we offer ways we can partner with our families in sharpening and refining the skills suggested by OJUSD for incoming kindergartners, to ready and build upon their already existing skills, and academic knowledge.
We have created 3 different opportunities for creating excitement, readiness, and enrichment for our students entering Kindergarten:

Kinder inquiry

This project creates excitement and readiness for our kiddos who will be transitioning to Kindergarten.

enrichment folder

These folders are filled opportunities for your child to practice the basic skills that Kindergartens would like your child to have exposure to.

enrichment camp

An option for families who would like to have their child strengthen their readiness skills before starting Kindergarten.