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Pre-Kindergarten Registration

2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Registration 

Registration forms for the 2025-2026 school year will be available in mid-July.

Students Eligible for Pre-Kindergarten

To be eligible for enrollment in a free pre-kindergarten, a child must be at least four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

  • unable to speak and comprehend the English language (please bring child for testing) 
  • is educationally disadvantaged
  • is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child
  • is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority
  • is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
  • is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.201 or has been in foster care in another state or territory, but currently lives in Texas
  • is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
  • a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002
  • a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003
  • an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004

If a certified birth certificate is needed please request one here

Upon completion of online registration, please bring the following items to registration:

  • Proof of qualifying factor
    •  Pre-Kindergarten income qualifiers: Most recent pay stubs or income tax if self-employed for the last thirty days
  • Certified Copy/Official Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Custody or guardianship documents relating to the student
  • Proof of residency (utility bill or lease agreement showing the physical address of parent or guardian)
  • Immunization/shot records
  • Valid photo identification of parent or guardian

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