Get Ready for Kindergarten
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Most children begin school in Santa Clara County when they are five years old. Whether or not your child has attended preschool or a school readiness program, you can prepare your soon-to-be Kindergartner with our librarian-approved resources. We have divided the most important skillsets into six categories for you to explore and learn with your child: Health and Well-Being, Early Literacy, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Communication Skills, Mathematical Thinking, and Science. By visiting any of our skillset pages, you will find checklists, programs, booklists, eResources, and websites. We hope you enjoy exploring, reading, and playing with your child as you near Kindergarten!
Activities
Health and Well-Being
Early Literacy
Social and Emotional Development
More Activities
Language and Communication Skills
Mathematical Thinking
Science
When and How to Register for Kindergarten in Santa Clara County
Most children begin school in Santa Clara County when they are five years old. This means that they must have turned five by September 1st in most districts to attend Kindergarten that year. Some schools offer a Transitional Kindergarten program for children who have missed the cutoff. Under new state legislation, these programs will be offered for the 2022-2023 school year for children with birthdates between September 2nd and February 2nd. Registration for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten typically begins in December or January during the previous school year. Check with your school district for exact dates and age cutoffs. Listed below are the school districts in our library district service area. If you are unsure where to register, contact Santa Clara County Office of Education with the information listed below.
Campbell Union School District
155 N. Third Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
https://www.campbellusd.org/, opens a new window
Cupertino Union School District
10301 Vista Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-525-3000
https://www.cusdk8.org/, opens a new window
Gilroy Unified School District
7810 Arroyo Circle
Gilroy, CA 95020
408-847-2700
https://www.gilroyunified.org/, opens a new window
Los Altos School District
201 Covington Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1150
https://www.lasdschools.org/, opens a new window
Milpitas Unified School District
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2600
https://www.musd.org/, opens a new window
Morgan Hill Unified School District
15600 Concord Circle
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6023
https://www.mhusd.org/, opens a new window
Saratoga Union School District
20460 Forrest Hills Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-34424
https://www.saratogausd.org/, opens a new window
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6500
https://www.sccoe.org/, opens a new window
First 5 Family Resource Centers
Locate a Family Resource Center near you,
which provides events and services
for the whole family.
https://www.first5kids.org/, opens a new window
eResources and Websites
Try these free eResources and websites available with your library card.
eResources and Websites
ABCmouse
BookFlix
Kanopy Kids: Books
