Pre-Kindergarten

LISD serves eligible four-year-old students in both half-day and full-day state-funded prekindergarten classes. Students must be 4 years old, on/before September 1 of the school year for PreK enrollment. Full-day classes are at a limited number of campuses. Four-year-old students who qualify are guaranteed a spot in the pre-k program, however free, full-day pre-k is subject to campus availability.

Students must qualify for free state-funded prekindergarten by one of the following criteria:

learning English as a second language

income

homeless

dependent of a member of the military on active duty, injured or killed while on active duty

currently or have ever been in state foster care

dependent of an individual who received the Star of Texas Award

How do I know what campus my PreK child would attend?

Find the campus you are zoned for that has prekindergarten HERE.

How do I enroll my child in PreK for 2021-22?

If your child is eligible for state-funded PreK, you can complete the NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT process in Skyward starting Jan. 25, 2021. PreK qualification began April 12, 2021. Once Skyward online enrollment forms are submitted, the campus registrar will reach out to you with next steps and can assist with any enrollment questions or concerns. Find the registrar for your child's campus HERE. Watch the video below for more information on how to enroll your PreK child.

LISD offers a tuition-based, full-day Pre-k program through Discovery Academy. Learn more at LISD.net/Discovery.

FAQ's

What if I am interested in a transfer to a different Pre-K campus?
LISD Early Childhood Programs accepts transfer requests for in-district and some out-of-district transfers to a school of choice throughout the school year.

PreK transfers are granted for limited reasons.

Four year old PreK eligible students are guaranteed a spot in LISD's PreK program, either half-day or full-day, however free full-day PreK is subject to campus availability.

Transfer requests are not granted on the basis of seeking a full day PreK class.

Transfer requests being submitted for the 2021-22 school year are processed only as space is available. Transfer requests are not processed until late August/ September for requests made during Spring enrollment.

A PreK Transfer is only in effect for prekindergarten. Parents wishing to have their child attend kindergarten at a location other than their home campus must submit a transfer request during the Kindergarten open transfer window. An approval of a prekindergarten transfer does not guarantee nor imply the approval of future transfers to the next feeder school.

Find the campus you are zoned for that has prekindergarten HERE.
- New Students: submit a paper transfer request form during the enrollment process. Request the form from your campus enrollment clerk.
- Returning Students: submit a transfer request form; Request the form from your campus enrollment clerk.
Please contact the Early Childhood Programs office at (469) 948-8227 with additional questions.

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Aquellos que califican para medio día gratis de Pre-K pueden aplicar eso a la matrícula de día completo. Por favor, contacte la Oficina de Programas de Educación a Temprana Edad en el (469) 948-8227 para preguntas adicionales.
What documentation is required for enrollment in prekindergarten?
The following documentation is required for prekindergarten enrollment:
- Proof of residency - Choose ONE of the following:
  - gas, water, or electric bill from the current or previous month
  - contract on new home indicating expected occupation within the current semester
  - rental lease agreement ONLY if utilities are included in the lease
- SNAP or TANF documentation or proof of income, including most recent check stubs for all working members of the household
- Certified copy of the birth certificate or a valid passport
- Social security card (if the child has one)
- Immunization records
- Parent driver's license
- Additional PreK eligibilty documentation
Se requiere la siguiente documentación para la inscripción en prekindergarten:
- Prueba de residencia - Escoja UNA de las siguientes:
- Comprobante de ingreso, incluyendo los talones de cheques más recientes para todos los miembros del hogar que trabajan.
- Copia certificada del certificado de nacimiento o pasaporte válido
- Tarjeta de Seguro Social (si el niño tiene una)
- Registro de vacunas Immunization records
- Licencia de manejo del padre

Pre-Kindergarten

FAQ's

What if I am interested in a transfer to a different Pre-K campus?

What documentation is required for enrollment in prekindergarten?