Early Childhood / Pre-kindergarten

Why is Pre-Kindergarten important?
Students who are given the advantage of attending a pre-k program develop much needed emotional, academic, and social skills they may otherwise lack when entering kindergarten. Students who develop self-regulation skills gain confidence as they master academic concepts and learn to cooperate with their peers helping them to be more successful in kindergarten and beyond.
 
How old does my child have to be to enroll in Pre-Kindergarten?
A child must be three (3) years old on or before September 1 of the desired school year to enter prekindergarten.
 
Does my child have to qualify to go to Pre-Kindergarten for free?
Currently, students must qualify for free Pre-Kindergarten by meeting one of the following federal guidelines:

• Limited ability to speak and comprehend English language
• Economically educationally disadvantaged
• Homeless
• The dependent of an active duty member of the armed forces
• The dependent 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
• Child has ever been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services
• The dependent of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award

What if I do not meet the qualification above?
Children who are four years old on or before September 1 of the current school year and who do not qualify for free prekindergarten program, are eligible to enroll in Crowley ISD's Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten Program. Enroll your four-year-old child for $200-400 a month August through May. The tuition amount is based on your household income. Payments will be due by the 10^th of every month. Payments can be submitted electronically. Parents can sign up for an account to pay their tuition through RevTrak. To sign up and make payments please visit: RevTrak Homepage.

My child is three-years-old and does not qualify for Pre-Kindergarten. Can I enroll in a tuition-based program?
The tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten is for four-year-old students only.

What school will my four-year-old student attend?
Pre-Kindergarten for four-year-old students will be offered at all elementary campuses.

Is transportation provided?
Transportation is available to students enrolled in a Pre-K 4 program if they live further than 2 miles from their home campus. Bus transportation is not provided for students on a parent initiated transfer. For safety reasons, Pre-K 3 students are not permitted to ride CISD school buses.

Will you offer Pre-K for three-year-old students?
Five campuses will offer half day Pre-K for qualifying three-year-old students.

What campus will my 3-year-old student attend?
Pre-Kindergarten for three-year-old students will be offered at the following campuses:

• Bess Race Elementary - If your home school is Bess Race, Deer Creek, J.A. Hargrave or S.H. Crowley Elementary.
• David L. Walker Elementary - If your home school is David L. Walker or Sidney H. Poynter Elementary.
• Jackie Carden Elementary - Vietnamese program Pre-K 3 only
• Meadowcreek Elementary - If your home school is Meadowcreek, Jackie Carden or Mary Harris Elementary.
• Oakmont Elementary - If your home school is Oakmont, June W. Davis, Dallas Park or Sue Crouch Elementary.
• Parkway Elementary - If your home school is Parkway or Sycamore.

My child qualified for bilingual Pre-Kindergarten. What campus will they attend?
Three-year-old children in Bilingual programs may attend:

• David L. Walker Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• Jackie Carden Elementary - Vietnamese Bilingual program
• Meadowcreek Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program

Four-year-old children in Bilingual Pre-K programs will attend:

• Jackie Carden Elementary - Vietnamese Bilingual program
• Meadowcreek Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• Parkway Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• Sycamore Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• D.L. Walker Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• J.A. Hargrave Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• Deer Creek Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program
• Oakmont Elementary - Spanish Bilingual program

 
Is there a full day option for three-year-old students?
Full day Pre-K is offered to three-year-old students at Crowley Montessori Academy only. Students qualify to be eligible. More information can be found by visiting the following website: eligibility requirements required by Texas law. 
  
Does my child need to be potty-trained to attend Pre-K?
Children that are not yet potty-trained may not be excluded from school. Parents are strongly encouraged to start preparing their child to independently access the restroom. CISD has toileting guidelines in place to support children that have frequent accidents. All pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are required to have a complete change of clothes at school daily to ensure that they can change into clean clothes should they soil themselves. Spanish Toileting Guidelines
 
What documents are needed for registration?

• Parent/Guardian Photo ID

Proof of age and identity of the student such as:

• Birth Certificate
• Adoption Records
• Any other legal document that establishes an identity
• Current Immunization Record

Proof of Address such as:

• Utility Bill
• Lease Agreement

Proof of Income such as: 

• Current Check Stubs
• Current Income Tax
• TANF Award Letter
• Social Security Award Letter
• Unemployment Benefits Letter
• Child Support Letter
• Medicaid
• Food Stamp Award Letter

 
Will I need to provide updated documentation of my income at the beginning of the school year?
No. If you provide information at registration, you will not need to provide additional proof.
 
Can my child go to a campus other than our neighborhood school?
Parents can get more information about transfers by visiting the student transfer page.
 
Is my child guaranteed a spot in Pre-Kindergarten?
All eligible students are guaranteed access to pre-kindergarten. Tuition based Pre-K seats are limited and are subject to availability. 
 
Does my child need to have a current shot record?
You will need to have your child's most current immunizations at registration. If your child is not current on immunization you will be asked to ensure they get required shots prior to the first day of school.  Please contact your school nurse if you need support with this.
 
Is child care available before and after school?
Crowley ISD does not provide before and after school care for pre-kindergarten students. However, there are many childcare programs that do. Contact your neighborhood school for options.