Pre-K

Pre-K at ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD

Our Pre-K for 3- and 4-year-olds is a foundational educational experience designed to nurture a love of learning through discovery and play. 

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ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Pre-K provides safe learning environments for 3- and 4-year-olds at 73 campuses throughout ÁùºÏ±¦µä.

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Our program offerings include Head Start and Dual Language (Spanish/English and Mandarin/English) are available at specific locations. Currently, a Montessori-style program is available at one site. Our faculty includes certified teachers and teaching assistants who provide individualized attention to every student. 

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ÁùºÏ±¦µä Head Start offers Pre-K at select ÁùºÏ±¦µä campuses for eligible children who turn 3 on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year.

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United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä and ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD have partnered to support access to high-quality full-day PreK-3 and PreK-4 programs at ÁùºÏ±¦µä and through Texas Rising Star-certified Child Development Centers throughout the region. The collaboration includes recruitment and co-enrollment of eligible children and increased professional learning opportunities for teachers.

The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD and Child Inc. partnership offers full day Pre-K 3 programming at 11 ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD locations. This collaboration offers a full experience to children and families from both Pre-K programs.

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ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD has partnered with the City of ÁùºÏ±¦µä to offer more full day Pre-K 3 programming through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program is open to both eligible and tuition based students.

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Why enroll in ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Pre-K?

Families in the city of ÁùºÏ±¦µä do not have to look too far for an exceptional Pre-K program. ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is committed to the well-being of all ÁùºÏ±¦µä children. The Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs are designed to prepare our youngest students for a lifetime of learning in a nurturing environment that supports curiosity and encourages discovery. Here are some facts about the value of early childhood education (or Pre-K).

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Pre-K offers lifelong benefits.
Children who attend Pre-K are more productive in school, work and society generally with higher levels of education and earnings.

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Pre-K stimulates brain development
The neurological processing in the brains of 3- to 5-year-olds is twice as fast as that of a college student, and as much as three times faster than an adult’s. Attending Pre-K supports brain development.

 

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Pre-K prepares children for lifelong learning.
Children who attend Pre-K experience substantial learning gains in literacy, language and math in kindergarten and beyond.  

 

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Pre-K encourages empathy.
Children who attend Pre-K acquire social and emotional skills, such as regulating emotions, sharing with others, and following instructions.

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Pre-K prepares children for kindergarten
Children who attend Pre-K experience substantial learning gains in literacy, language, and math in kindergarten and beyond.  

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Pre-K is the place for discovery
Children who enter Pre-K in ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD are encouraged to be curious as they learn about the world. Children in our Pre-K programs meet friends from various backgrounds, explore their talents and develop life skills such as self-advocacy.

 

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2023-24 School Year Enrollment

Your child's journey to Pre-K starts here. Still accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year.

Steps to Apply:  English | Spanish

Download the Pre-K Enrollment Clinic Print PDF

2024-25 School Year Enrollment

Register and Apply for Pre-K for the Fall 2024!

Your child's journey to Pre-K starts here. Now accepting applications for the Fall 2024-25 school year. Learn more about our new student enrollment process. To learn about the Pre-K application process, please see general information and frequently asked questions. 

When can families apply for Pre-K?

Priority Registration:  

  • Starts November 8, 2023 through February 6, 2024
  • April 1, 2024 families can begin to upload eligibility documents 

It is highly recommended that families register for Pre-K during Priority Registration to express interest in the 24-25 school year until eligibility documents are reviewed in April.

General Registration:  

  • Starts April 2–August 5 

 

Learn more about how to qualify for free Pre-K 

Please call 512-414-SEAT (7328) for questions regarding registration.      

For questions about Pre-K eligibility, please submit a Let’s Talk.