Pre-Kindergarten

Cleburne ISD uses Frog Street, a comprehensive, early childhood-focused curriculum available in both English and Spanish, and follows the Texas Education Agency’s Prekindergarten Guidelines in its pre-kindergarten classrooms. 

Through whole-group, small-group, and individualized instructional opportunities, Cleburne ISD pre-kindergarteners grow academically and socioemotionally as they pique their curiosity, develop lifelong friendships, and take their first steps on the path to becoming a Yellow Jacket graduate.

We offer full-day pre-kindergarten at all seven Cleburne ISD elementary campuses; bilingual pre-kindergarten programs are available at Cooke, Irving, and Santa Fe Elementaries.

A child who is four (4) years of age on or before September 1 is eligible for the pre-kindergarten program.

Families Must Meet
Certain Criteria to Qualify

Must meet at least one (1) of state eligibility criteria:

If you meet the state eligibility criteria for Pre-K, complete the following application.

Enrollment for state-eligible Pre-K cannot be done online. Please go to the campus of your residence to complete state-eligible Pre-K enrollment.

For enrollment assistance, please contact Skyward Support by email at registration@c-isd.com or by phone at 817-202-1188.

• is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
• is income-eligible; or
• is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child; 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 ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code; or
• is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a 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.

State Eligible Pre-K Application

State Eligible Pre-K Application - Spanish

Elementary Readiness Students who attend pre-kindergarten show higher levels of readiness in language and literacy, thinking skills, behavioral self-control, and confidence.

New Experiences Students who attend pre-kindergarten are immersed in a diverse population of peers and a culture of curiosity and exploration in the classroom, offering them new perspectives and learning experiences.

Academic Performance Students who attend pre-kindergarten score higher on kindergarten entry diagnostics as well as on future standardized tests than students who did not attend.

Cost Benefit Tuition-based enrollment in pre-kindergarten ($3,850) is approximately half the price of the average cost of childcare in Texas ($7,062). In addition, breakfast is free of charge at all CISD campuses.

Find Pre-Kindergarten Eligibility Requirements Here