BROWNWOOD ISD

Pre-K Registration

Brownwood ISD Pre-K programs provide young children with a strong foundation for future academic and social success.  Our programs promote early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills while fostering social-emotional development, self-regulation, and confidence.  By engaging in structured learning and play, students build essential school readiness skills, improving their ability to follow routines, collaborate with peers, and develop early language abilities.  Research shows that children who attend high quality early childhood programs are more likely to perform well in school, graduate and succeed in their careers.

2025-2026 Pre-K Application Timeline

Secure Your Spot: Enroll Early!

To ensure your child is placed at their home campus, it is crucial to attend the earliest qualification date available.  Spots at some campuses are limited, and once they are full, 4-year-old Pre-K students will be transferred to other campuses.

Additionally, 4-year-old students receive priority placement over 3-year-olds for Pre-K enrollment.  Three-year-old students may be waitlisted based on availability.  Please note that 3-year-olds can only qualify during the July/August qualification dates.  Don't miss your opportunity - qualify early to secure your child's placement.

Who Can Enroll

• Age Requirements: Children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the school year.  Three-year-old students may enroll if space is available.
• Residency: Students must reside within the boundaries of the Brownwood Independent School District.  Out of District transfers are not accepted.
• Eligibility Requirements: The child must be either economically disadvanted, limited English proficient, homeless, a dependent of active military, in foster care or the child of a recipient of the Star of Texas Award.

Eligibility Requirements for Pre-K

You must meet one of the criteria.

Economically Disadvantaged

• Parent Income: Proof of income such as a paycheck stub, award letter, child support, or SSD documentation.
• Meets free lunch eligibility: Receives SNAP or TANF, Medicaid (EDG letter)
   

Limited English

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

Homeless

• 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 (SQR).

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

Star of Texas Award

• Presented to peace officers, firefighters, 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 (certificate, letter, list of past honorees available on the Criminal Justice Division's website).

Qualification Process

Determine Eligibility

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

Gather Required Documentation

Standard Documents:

• Child's original birth certificate
• Child's immunization record
• Parent Identification
• Proof of Address (current 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, SSD documentation, SNAP or TANF documentation, Medicaid documentation or current EDG letter)
• Limited English: PreLas testing results (child will be tested at qualification events)
• 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)
• Star of Texas Award: Award documentation (certificate, letter, list of past honorees)

Qualification Application

• Attend one of the qualification events at BISD Central Support Center, 2707 Southside Dr. (watch the Brownwood ISD website or social media pages for dates)

Qualification Confirmation

• Once the application is processed and approved, you will receive confirmation and should enroll your child in Pre-K through the ParentPortal.

1. Gather Required Documents
You must have all required documents to complete the qualification process.  Incomplete documentation will not be accepted, and your application will not be processed.  Partial qualifications will not be conducted.

Proof of Address:

• Utility Bill
• Lease Agreement
• Student Residency Questionnaire (if homeless)

Child's Identification:

• Original Birth Certificate

Immunization Records:

• Up to date immunization records

Parent Identification

• Driver's license or other government issues ID

Eligibility Criteria Documentation

• Proof of Income
• Military Status documentation
• Foster Care documentation
• SNAP or TANF eligibility proof
• Medicaid eligibility proof
• Any documentation with current EDG

2.  Attend Qualification/Application event at Central Support Center, 2707 Southside Dr. - check website and social media pages for dates.
3.  Await confirmation of qualification and follow instructions provided in the confirmation letter for registration and enrollment through ParentPortal.
 

Important Links

• Prekindergarten Registration and Enrollment | Texas Education Agency
• Family Resources | Texas Education Agency
• Act Early Texas!
• Family Engagement Resources - CLI Engage Public
• Texas Infant, Toddler, and Three-Year-Old Early Learning Guidelines - Childrens' Learning Institute Main Site
• About - Books Beginning at Birth