Pre-K4

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2024-25 School Year Enrollment

Register and Apply for Pre-K for the 2024-25 School Year!

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.

Austin ISD Pre-K4

Austin ISD Pre-K4 is available for free for children who are eligible. We also offer tuition-based Pre-K for students who don't meet the qualifications for district-supported Pre-K4. View Pre-K4 Program Options>

pre-k4 ELIGIBILITY Criteria

Must be 4 years of age on or by September 1st of the year seeking to enroll

is limited in the ability to speak and/or comprehend the English language, or
is eligible for free or reduced lunch based on the family’s income; or
is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a ; or
is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
is the child 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; or
is or has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code.
is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
- peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code;
- a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or
- an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.
- A child eligible for enrollment under item 4 or 5 above remains eligible if the child’s parent leaves the armed forces or is no longer on active duty after the child begins prekindergarten.