Early Childhood / Prekindergarten
Students who are given the advantage of attending a Prekindergarten program develop emotional, academic and social skills. Young learners can gain confidence as they master academic concepts and learn to cooperate with their peers, helping them to be more successful in kindergarten and beyond.
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Important Information
- Prekindergarten Opportunities In Crowley ISD
- Eligiblility For Free Prekindergarten
- Prekindergarten Tuition
- Prekindergarten Guideline: Parent Initiated Transfer
- Early Head Start Program
- Family Resources
- Contact Information
Prekindergarten Opportunities In Crowley ISD
Half-Day Pre-K3 for qualifying 3-year-olds at three campuses:
- Bess Race Elementary School
- Jackie Carden Elementary School - Vietnamese bilingual only
- Oakmont Elementary School
Full-Day Pre-K3 for qualifying 3-year-olds at four campuses:
- Bess Race Elementary School
- David L. Walker Elementary School
- Meadowcreek Elementary School
- Parkway Elementary School
Full-Day Pre-K4 for qualifying 4-year-olds at all elementary campuses:
- Bess Race Elementary School
- Dallas Park Elementary School
- David L. Walker Elementary School *
- Deer Creek Elementary School *
- J.A. Hargrave Elementary School *
- June W. Davis Elementary School
- Jackie Carden Elementary School ^
- Mary Harris Elementary School
- Meadowcreek Elementary School *
- Oakmont Elementary School *
- Parkway Elementary School *
- S.H. Crowley Elementary School
- Sidney H. Poynter Elementary School
- Sue Crouch Elementary *
- Sycamore Elementary School *
* Spanish bilinugual offered ^ Vietnamese bilinugual offered
Eligiblility For Free Prekindergarten
Currently students may qualify for free prekindergarten services in Crowley ISD by meeting one of the following federal guidelines:
- Unable to speak and understand the English language
- Educationally disadvantaged, which are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program
- Homeless
- Child of a member of the United States Armed Forces either active, deceased or injured
- Has ever been in State Foster Care
- Child of a person eligible for the State of Texas Award as a police officer, firefighter or EMT
Note: Grade level is determined by the student’s age on Thursday, September 1. Free prekindergarten is available to those who qualify. More information can be found by visiting the following website: eligibility requirements required by Texas law.
Prekindergarten Tuition
For questions about your prekindergarten tuition account, please contact the following email address.
Email: prekinder@crowley.k12.tx.us
Tuition Based Pre-Kindergarten
The Crowley ISD School Board recently approved that the district will expand pre-kindergarten programming to any family that desires to enroll their 4-year-old child into school. Currently, only students who meet state eligibility for free prekindergarten are able to enroll. A sliding fee tuition scale will be used to provide equitable access to families of differing income levels, ranging from $200 to $400 per month. View tuition information below.
PDF: Tuition Information | Text Version: Tuition Information
Prekindergarten Guideline: Parent Initiated Transfer
Early Head Start Program
Crowley ISD has partnered with Child Care Associates to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities for young children. The Early Head Start (EHS) program serves infants and toddlers, under age 3. EHS programs provide intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to income-eligible infants, toddlers and their families. EHS is offered at J.A. Hargrave Elementary School.
What is Head Start/Early Head Start
How to Apply (English)
How to Apply (Spanish)
Interested families may contact the Early Head Start office to get more information about enrollment opportunities. Please contact our EHS team at 817-838-0055.
Family Resources
Click on the following link to view TEA Family Resources.
TEA Family Resources
Other Resources
Pre-K Family Engagement Plan
Zero to Three
Texas Early Learning Council
Contact Information
Robert Gillies
Executive Director of Advanced Academics, GT, Early Childhood and AVID
rgillies@crowley.k12.tx.us
817-297-5800
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Prekindergarten 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-K?
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-K for free?
Currently, students must qualify for free pre-k 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-K 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 10th 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-K. Can I enroll in a tuition-based program?
The tuition-based Pre-K is for four-year-old students only.
What school will my four-year-old student attend?
Prekindergarten 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?
Prekindergarten 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 prekindergarten. 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 Bess Race Elementary, David L. Walker Elementary, Meadowcreek Elementary and Parkway Elementary. 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 prekindergarten 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-K?
All eligible students are guaranteed access to prekindergarten. 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 prekindergarten students. However, there are many childcare programs that do. Contact your neighborhood school for options.
Frequently Asked Questions PDF
Find out information about Pre-K registration.
Frequently Asked Questions - Spanish Version PDF
Find out Spanish information about Pre-K