TUSD Preschool Programs offer both a tuition-based (PALs Program) and state-funded (Tykes) preschool program. Tykes is free for low-income families who are income-eligible. The children we serve do NOT need to be Torrance Residents to attend our tuition- based PALs or state-funded (Tykes) programs, however Individualized Education Program (IEP)-related services are only available for students residing withing TUSD boundaries. 

Your child must be independent in their toileting abilities before enrolling, some exceptions will be made for students with IEPs.

Students must be three years of age before enrolling in our Tuition-Based program and for our State-Funded (Tykes) program, children must turn three on or before December 1st to start on the first day of school in the current academic year.

All of our programs are currently half-day programs, 5 days a week. 

Our State-Funded Program (Tykes), which is a California State Preschool Program (CSPP), is offered at the following TUSD Elementary Sites:

Arlington Elementary
Arnold/LAUNCH
Carr Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Torrance Elementary
Wood Elementary

Our Tuition-Based PALs Program is offered at:

Arnold/LAUNCH

For our Tuition-Based Programs, there are three ways to begin enrollment:

1. Please fill out and submit our interest form.
2. Contact our Arnold/LAUNCH Office by phone (310) 972-6500 x 2550
3. Email preschool@tusd.org

For State-Funded Programs (Tykes), there are two ways to begin enrollment:

1. Contact the Tykes Office by phone (310) 972-6490
2. Email: tykesenrollment@tusd.org

If you're concerned about the development of your child and would like to discuss a possible assessment in the area of a suspected disability, please reach out to the Arnold/LAUNCH office (310) 972-6500 x 2550.