Universal Transitional Kindergarten is on the rise in California.
The state that pioneered the program is making a huge investment in free early childhood education. Universal “TK” is seen as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
The free public universal program is seen as a way for more families to have access to early childhood education.
Now, the universal program is impacting some private early childhood learning centers.
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Private child care in San Diego feeling the brunt of California's new free TK programs
- by: Kelvin Henry
- 2023-09-12
- Source:
NBC 7 San Diego
- 09/13/2023
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