• Parent income: Proof of income such as a paycheck stub, award letter, child support, or SSI documentation. 2025-2026 Income Chart
• Meets free lunch eligibility: Receives SNAP or TANF

• A child who is an eligible participant in Head Start or Early Head Start

• Pre-Las testing results: This test will determine if the child is unable to speak and comprehend the English language. The assessment is administered at the school.

• Proof of homelessness: Documentation of living in temporary or transitional housing (hotel, motel, car, homeless shelter, lives with a family member, etc.). Homeless students need to complete the Student Residency Questionnaire (SRQ).

• Military documentation: Proof of active-duty status, or documentation showing the parent was killed, injured, or missing in action.

• Foster care documentation: Proof that the child is or has been in foster care (e.g., foster care placement papers, court order, proof of dependency/wardship).

• Presented to peace officers, firefighter, or emergency first responders injured or killed in the line of duty.
• Award documentation: Proof that the parent has been awarded the Star of Texas Award (e.g., resolution/certificate, letter from local representative, list of past honorees available on the Criminal Justice Division’s website).

For more detailed information, you can visit the Houston ISD Pre-K page.

• Review the eligibility criteria for the Pre-K program (e.g., economically disadvantaged, limited English proficiency, homeless, U.S. military, foster care, Head Start eligibility, Star of Texas Award).

Standard Documents:

• Child’s original birth certificate
• Child’s immunization record
• Parent identification
• Proof of address (utility bill such as light, gas, water, or lease agreement)

Additional Documentation (based on eligibility criteria):

• Economically Disadvantaged: Proof of income (paycheck stub, award letter, child support, SSI documentation)

• Limited English: PreLas testing results (administered at the school)

• Homeless: Proof of homelessness (documentation of temporary or transitional housing, Student Residency Questionnaire)

• U.S. Military: Military documentation (proof of active-duty status, or documentation showing the parent was killed, injured, or missing in action)

• Foster Care: Foster care documentation (foster care placement papers, court order, proof of dependency/wardship)

• Head Start Eligibility: SNAP or TANF documentation

• Star of Texas Award: Award documentation (resolution/certificate, letter from local representative, list of past honorees)

• Visit HoustonISD.org/PreK to submit the application online.
• School Choice Application: If applicable, follow the School Choice application process by visiting ChooseHISD.org to select your preferred schools.

• Attend any required orientation sessions and bring any missing or updated documents.

• Once the application is processed and approved, you will receive confirmation of your child's enrollment in the Pre-K program.

• For questions or further assistance, contact:

• Early Childhood Department: 713-556-4393 or EarlyChildhood@houstonisd.org

• Office of School Choice: 713-556-6734 or SchoolChoice@houstonisd.org

For more detailed information, you can visit the Houston ISD Pre-K page

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

The 2025-2026 tuition amount is $6,744 or 9 payments of $749 a month.

Payment is due on the 1st of the month.  The payment is considered late after the 15th of the month and a $25 late fee will be assessed. 

Payment may be submitted to the school office staff in check, money order, or www.schoolpay.com online. 

• Credit cards only accepted through SchoolPay

Checks returned for non-payment will result in a fee of $35 per HISD Check Acceptance Policy.