Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) California

Find free and low-cost preschool and transitional kindergarten programs in your community

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Overview

California offers free and low-cost preschool and transitional kindergarten for all three- and four-year-olds, regardless of immigration status. Universal prekindergarten (UPK) provides flexible, high-quality early learning options. Explore what works best for your family.

What This Resource Offers

  • Free and low-cost program options
  • Who can enroll
  • Program schedules
  • Where to find programs

Type

Website

Updated

2025

For

Families

Available in

Spanish, English