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514 W. Quincy St.
San Antonio, Texas 78212

210-554-2660 (phone)
210-228-4615 (fax)
210-309-3259 (text)

enroll@saisd.net or choice@saisd.net

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

The District’s Early Childhood Education Program includes the federally funded Head Start program and the state and district funded Pre-Kindergarten program. Both programs are free, full-day and serve 3 and 4 year olds.

Transitioning to Pre-K
Transitioning to Kinder

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Learn more about transitioning from Pre-K to Kinder!

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Apply for Pre-K

Apply for Head Start

514 W. Quincy St.

San Antonio, Texas 78201
210-554.2410 (phone) | 210-228-3197 (fax)
Email: ece@saisd.net

For more information, visit the Early Childhood Education page.

BENEFITS

education Icon 1055960 Develop academic, social and physical skills

Circle photos child Icon 1755013 Child-centered, hands-on learning

Canteen Icon 1149114 Free breakfast, lunch and snacks

Speech Bubbles Icon 1767140 Programs available for bilingual instruction

Programs available for children with disabilities

Cap Icon 3377481 Qualified teachers and assistants in all classrooms

PRE-KINDERGARTEN
HEAD START

PRE-KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION

The SAISD Pre-K program is free of cost to all families. Priority is given to 3 & 4 year olds that meet TEA qualifying criteria.

Ages served: 3 & 4 year olds

To qualify for Pre-K a child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1.

Priority enrollment will be given to students meeting at least ONE of the following TEA criteria. If your child does not meet any of the above criteria, the student may still be enrolled pending space availability.

Eligible for free or reduced-price school lunch.

Unable to speak the English language.

The child is homeless.

Receives SNAP, TANF, and/or Medicaid benefits.

Is or was in foster care.

Dependent of an active-duty U.S. military member.

Child of the Star of Texas Award recipient.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS

Carroll

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES

Advanced Learning Academy
Arnold
Ball
Barkley/Ruiz
Beacon Hill
Briscoe
Cameron
Carvajal
Collins Garden
Cotton
Crockett
De Zavala
Democracy Prep at Stewart
Fenwick
Franklin
Graebner
Green
Herff
Highland Hills
Hillcrest
Hirsch
Irving Dual Language Academy
Japhet
J.T. Brackenridge
Kelly
Madison
Margil
Maverick
Mission
Neal
Ogden
Pershing
Rodriguez Montessori
Rogers
Sarah King
Schenck
Smith
Steele Montessori
Twain Dual Language Academy
Washington
Wilson
Woodlawn Hills

PRE-KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT TIMELINE ▲
Neighborhood Campuses

Register now for the current and upcoming school year, space is still available

Please log in to Avela or call the Enrollment Office at (210) 554-2660 to register
Choice Schools

Choice applications are now open for the 2024-25 school year to all families interested in Pre-K at a Choice School at SAISD

Please log in to Avela or call the Enrollment Office at (210) 554-2660 to apply

Proof child's age

Social security card for child

Photo ID for Parent

Insurance card

Immunizations

Current proof of residence

Proof of TEA qualification (if applicable)

HEAD START INFORMATION

Head Start is a federally-funded program operated by the City of San Antonio in collaboration with SAISD as a part of the district’s Early Childhood Education Program.

Ages served: 3 & 4 year olds

To qualify for Head Start, a child must meet at least ONE of the following requirements. If your child does not meet any of the above criteria, you do not qualify for Head Start.

The family meets Head Start Income Guidelines.

The child qualifies for the McKinney Vento program.

The child is in foster care in the state of Texas.

Receives SNAP, TANF, and/or SSI benefits.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS

Carroll

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES

Arnold

Barkley / Ruiz

Cameron

Carvajal

De Zavala

Graebner

Hirsch

J.T. Brackenridge

Kelly

Madison

Margil

Maverick

Neal

Sarah King

Schenck

HEAD START ENROLLMENT TIMELINE ▲
Beginning in February, we will be accepting applications for all potential Head Start students. Applications and registration is ongoing until all Head Start slots are filled.

Beginning in May, 90% of families will be notified of selection and Head Start campus.

Beginning in June, 8% of families will be notified of selection and Head Start campus.
Beginning in July, we will finalize the remaining 2% of Head Start enrollment.

HEAD START DOCUMENTS NEEDED ▲
Proof child's age

Social security card for child

Insurance card

Previous tax return or proof of income

Immunizations

Current physical

Current proof of residence

Photo ID for Parent
Bring the following documentation with you also, if applicable:

Foster care

Disability

CPS (Child Protective Services)

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