Pre-K Programs Offered

Eligibility and tuition-based Pre-K for 4-year-olds (Pre-K4)

• For children who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, live in the district, and meet at least one of the eligibility criteria established by the Texas Education Agency
  TEA Frequently Asked Questions
• Classrooms are staffed by a certified teacher and an educational assistant that implement our Pre-K curriculum and attend ongoing professional learning with the Early Childhood department.
• The Round Rock ISD Pre-K Curriculum is based on the Texas Education Agency’s Prekindergarten Guidelines and the Aligned Round Rock Curriculum.
• Areas included are: Oral language, alphabet recognition, and phonological awareness (awareness of language sounds) are emphasized in prekindergarten. Children learn to interact with others and monitor their own behavior. Expressing themselves through words, art, and music is also part of the curriculum. Children develop observation and thinking skills through math, science, and social studies. Computers are introduced as tools for learning.
• Prekindergarten can be one of a child’s most exciting years in school. Four-year-olds are naturally curious and eager to learn. Students in prekindergarten leave the Round Rock ISD program with the skills they need to be successful in kindergarten and establish a love for learning.
  • State of Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
• Round Rock ISD Early Childhood Education proudly offers limited tuition-based Pre-K for 4-year-old spots at many of our campuses. TEA requires us to serve all eligible Pre-K4 students who enroll throughout the year, so tuition-based spots are not available at every campus that serves Pre-K.
• Enrolling families who do not meet any eligibility criteria will be on a waitlist for tuition-based Pre-K4 spots.
• The Early Childhood Department will maintain a waitlist of interested families throughout the year based on the timestamp of Pre-K4 application submission. Campus capacity and attendance zones will be considered when making placement decisions.
• $700 monthly tuition for students who do not meet TEA criteria

Eligibility and tuition-based Pre-K for 3-year-olds

• Round Rock ISD Early Childhood Education proudly offers full-day instruction for 3-year-old students at nine top-rated campuses. Classrooms are staffed by a certified teacher and an educational assistant that implement our Pre-K curriculum and attend ongoing professional learning with the Early Childhood department. Children learn through developmentally appropriate activities and play.
• A literacy-rich environment and positive interactions with peers and adults facilitate language enrichment, social skills, emotional intelligence, self-help skills, pre-reading skills, and cognitive skills. Our Pre-K3 program utilizes a variety of research-based curricula adopted through Round Rock ISD. Pre-K3 classes implement the District curriculum that is written and aligned to the state-adopted prekindergarten guidelines.
• Class size is limited to 20 students, with one Pre-K3 classroom per participating campus. Pre-K3 programs are for children 3 years old on or before Sept. 1 who reside within district boundaries. The annual tuition cost per student is payable annually, by semester, or by 10 monthly payments through our eStore portal. Round Rock ISD is required to confirm eligibility before charging the full-rate tuition.
  • $350 monthly tuition for students who meet at least one Texas Education Agency eligibility criteria
  • $700 monthly tuition for students who do not meet TEA criteria.
  • Pre-K3 Parent Handbook
• The Early Childhood Department will maintain a waitlist of interested families throughout the year based on the timestamp of Pre-K3 application submission. Transportation is not provided for our Pre-K3 students and after school care is limited for an additional fee.

Pre-K for 3 year olds Partnership with United Way of Williamson County

• Round Rock ISD is proud to partner with United Way of Greater Austin to offer high-quality early childhood instruction at local Child Care Centers that are 3 and 4 star Texas Rising Star certified. Through this partnership child care centers will receive funding to support additional resources to help improve and sustain quality services for children, additional professional learning opportunities, and improve teacher recruitment efforts. Students, as part of this partnership, will co-enroll at both in Round Rock ISD and the center.
• To be eligible for enrollment in a prekindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year, and meet at least one of the criteria established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Complete the Pre-K3 United Way Formal Partner Interest Survey to get started.
• Proof of income is required when enrolling a student in PreK3. Tuition-rate for Pre-K3 will be based on gross household income. You may qualify for subsidized child care based on household income. Apply for subsidized child care through Workforce Solutions.

United Way Partner Schools & Child Care Facilities:

• Shoreline Learning Center
  5201 Burnet St.
  Austin, TX 78728
  512-681-3255
  Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Tuition: $877 monthly (or Child Care Services parent fee)
  Registration fee: $200
• Small World Preschool
  111 E. Logan St.
  Round Rock, TX 78728
  512-388-1077
  Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Tuition: $650 monthly (or Child Care Services parent fee)
  Registration fee: $200
• Hilltop Children’s Center
  9415 TX-29
  Liberty Hill, TX 78642
  512-966-1106
  Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  Tuition: $995 monthly
  Registration fee: $150
• Little Hands International
  8830 Cainwood Lane
  Austin, TX 78729
  512-919-0019
  Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Tuition: $900 monthly
  Registration Fee: $200
• Lake Creek Montessori International School
  10127 Lake Creek Parkway
  Austin, TX 78729
  512-770-6270
  Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  Tuition: $1,077 monthly
  Registration Fee $350
• Kiddie Academy of Round Rock
  5080 N A.W. Grimes Blvd
  Round Rock, TX 78665
  512-270-9988
  Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Tuition: 15% discount
  Registration Fee $150

What PreK program do you qualify for?