Pre-K Registration

Online Registration Opens April 1, 2026

If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, they are age-eligible but must still meet state qualifications Pre-Kindergarten. (See other necessary qualifications below.)

Pre-K Qualifications
Pre-K Required Documents

Pre-K Qualifications

Pre-Kindergarten qualifications

To be eligible for enrollment in a Pre-K class, a child must be four years of age on September 1 of the current school year and must meet one of the following requirements:

Be unable to speak and comprehend the English language (student will be tested by TISD Pre-K qualification is pending on test results)
Be educationally disadvantaged
Be homeless
Be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority.
Be the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserved component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.
Have ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas DFPS (foster care) following an adversary hearing.
Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award such as:
- A peace officer under Texas Governmental Code, §3106.002
- A firefighter under Texas Governmental Code, §3106.003
- An emergency medical first responder under Texas Governmental Code, §3106.004
Is the child of a person employed as a classroom teacher at a public primary or secondary school in the school district that offers a prekindergarten class under this section.

Tomball ISD follows the TEA guidelines for qualifying a Pre-K student into our program

Early Childhood Education FAQs

Pre-K Required Documents

Pre-Kindergarten required documents based on eligibility criteria

In addition to the documents listed above, all Pre-K applicants must bring the following based on your form of possible eligibility

Language - TISD will test your child’s language for pre-k at a later date
Economically Disadvantaged – Send either: 1 month's paycheck stubs for everyone in the household, Letter of Food Stamp eligibility. Previous year income tax return or a letter on company letterhead signed by employer stating income.
Homeless - Must qualify through TISD Central Office Email: studentservices@tomballisd.net
Active Member of Armed Forces - DOD photo ID, Copy of Death Certificate signed by Casualty Office, MIA document or Purple Heart order.
Star of Texas Award - Must have appropriate documentation cited in Government Code.

Please follow these Pre-K Registration Steps

Step 1
Step 2

Step 1

Gather all original documents needed for enrollment.

Original of child's birth certificate.
Social Security Card for your child.
A current immunization health record signed by a physician or health clinic attendant.
Medical Action Plan.
Your valid state, federal, or international photo ID which contains your name and birthdate.
Your proof of residency (see below).
Any legal Paperwork regarding guardianship or custody (if applicable).

Any of the following documents will satisfy Proof of Residence requirements

The proof of residence must be in the name of the person with legal responsibility of the child.

Current Utility Bill (electric, gas, water)
Current Property Tax Statement (with homestead exemption)
Lease Agreement Lease agreements for apartments must include the name(s) of the student(s) enrolling. If the agreement is between two individuals, notarized signatures are required for both parties.
House Closing Statement & closing papers signature page
Affidavit of Residence in the case of the student and the parent/legal guardian residing with a district resident, an Affidavit of Residence is required. The district resident shall be required to demonstrate proof of residence. The Affidavit of Residence can be obtained through the Director of Administrative Services located at Central Office, 310 S. Cherry Street, Tomball, TX.Complete this form: https://link.tomballisd.net/Parent/Forms/Affidavit/default.aspx for help Email: studentservices@tomballisd.net