Early Admission to Kindergarten
(EAK)
EAK is a free, state-funded, half-day kindergarten program that
begins in January each school
year. EAK is for children who will be five years of age by April
30 of the year they are being
served, and are not currently enrolled in kindergarten or
transitional kindergarten. The
program is open to all eligible students living in the
community. Participation is voluntary
and not designed to take the place of kindergarten. Students
participating in the EAK
program will continue to kindergarten the following year.
EAK Eligibility Qualifications. Children
must meet the program qualifications listed below:
● Age: Child must turn 5 years old February 2nd
through April 30th of the current school year.
● Immunizations: Children
must have the immunizations required before entering the program. Click Here to view immunization requirements for EAK.
● Residency: Must show proof
of residency within the Santee School District. You can also register with an
Inter-District Transfer Request. We will place with space availability.
Registration for the 22-23 school year will begin in October 2022.
Contact Aemily Scott at 619-258-2358 or [email protected]