Building Their Way
To Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Are You? Tips From a Teacher.
Search & Serve
If you are concerned about your child's development or have ever wondered if they would benefit from additional support, click here to learn about our local referral processes and services before they start school.
Children's Mobile Immunization Program
Adventist Health Bakersfield has partnered with First 5 Kern to provide free immunizations to Kern County children who are medically uninsured, insured through Medi-Cal, or are Native American. For the Children's Mobile Immunization Program calendar and locations, visit the website by clicking here or calling (661) 869-6740.
Do you need a dental exam for school registration?
We can help! Free dental screenings are available for children 0-5 years old from Kern County Children's Dental Health Network. Click here for more information.
Splat the Cat
It's Splat's first day of school, and he's worried. What if he doesn't make any new friends?
Nervous kitties wondering about making friends and starting school will enjoy laughing along with Splat the Cat! Click here to watch a read-along.
Kindergarten Rocks!
Dexter is starting kindergarten. Thankfully, his older sister is there to patiently answer questions and ease nerves.
Dexter’s first day is filled with exciting new things like a delightful teacher and a lunchroom that looks like a restaurant! Click here to watch a read-along.
The Queen of Kindergarten / The King of Kindergarten
Join the confident and kind King and Queen of Kindergarten on their first day!
Click here to watch a read-along of "The Queen of Kindergarten".
Click here to watch a read-along of "The King of Kindergarten".
Let's Ride the Bus
Click here to watch as students board the bus and head to school, following all the rules along the way.
Cafeteria Experience
Use this video as a guide to introduce the expectations for lunchtime in the cafeteria. Watch the video here.
A Day at School
This video can be used to show children what a typical day at school might look like. This is a good time to explain some expectations, classroom activities, and how your child will get to and from school. Watch here.
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