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A Private Kindergarten in Tehachapi, California

(Ages 5-6)

A Christ-centered, academically strong foundation for your child’s learning, character, and lifelong love of truth.

  • Serving Tehachapi & Kern County families
  • ACCS & WASC Accredited Private Christian School
  • Kindergarten built on Classical Christian education principles

A child’s first school experience is a foundational milestone that shapes their confidence, learning habits, and long-term academic journey. At Heritage Oak School, our Kindergarten program in Tehachapi, California provides the ideal starting point for students entering a structured and nurturing learning environment.

As a private K–12 classical Christian school in Tehachapi serving Kern County families, we offer a Christ-centered Kindergarten experience designed to build strong academic, emotional, and spiritual foundations for lifelong success.

With intentionally small class sizes, each child receives personalized attention, ensuring a balanced introduction to formal education that supports whole-child development, academically, emotionally, and spiritually. Families searching for a private Christian kindergarten will find a supportive and structured environment at Heritage Oak School.

Our Kindergarten program emphasizes:

  • Building strong relationships and classroom confidence
  • Establishing healthy habits, routines, and structure
  • Developing fine motor skills and early learning readiness
  • Foundational instruction in phonics, early reading, and math
  • Memory work and early language development
  • Hands-on, discovery-based learning experiences
  • Monthly community field trips for real-world learning exposure

These elements reflect the beginning stage of our Kindergarten program, rooted in the Grammar School model, designed to cultivate curiosity, discipline, and a love for learning.

We encourage families looking for a private kindergarten in Tehachapi CA to schedule a campus tour and experience the joy, structure, and Christ-centered environment that define the Heritage Oak Kindergarten experience.

Kindergarten enrollment is open to students who are 5 years old by September 1 prior to admission.

A Private Kindergarten in Tehachapi, California (Ages 5–6)

Program Highlights

Designed for 5-6 years old who are Kindergarten Ready.

Small classroom size with low student to teacher ratio
Bible-based instruction from caring Christian faculty members
Preparation for Heritage Oak’s Lower School program
Emphasis on building healthy relationships and personal confidence, establishing routines, continued development of gross and fine motorskills, phonics instruction, and hands on learning
Afternoon rest period
Multiple outdoor recess opportunities daily

Enrollment Requirements & Steps

Student must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 prior to enrollment
Parents profess faith in Jesus Christ

Complete Admission Packet include Church Reference (demonstrating Church Affiliation and regular attendance)

Parent and new student “Meet and Greet” with Admission Director
Parent “New Family Consultation” with Committee

Family Responsibilities Upon Acceptance

Parenting Class

Parent Community Nights (offered throughout the year)

Regular On-going Church Attendance

Kindergarten Schedule

Mornings

Bible & Worship
Memory Period and Singing
Singapore Math Meeting
Phonics First® Instruction & Reading
Penmanship
Various art activities
Lunch & Recess

Afternoons

Story and Rest Time
Science ‐ Tehachapi Nature
Social Studies ‐ Tehachapi Community Helpers
More art, recess, and fun!

Curious to see for yourself the classical Christian difference at Heritage Oak? Come experience a classroom in action and tour our campus!