Unlock your child’s full potential by enrolling in NISD’s high-quality full-day Pre-K program

NISD teachers and campuses are eager to welcome new Pre-K students for the 2025-2026 school year. Schools are open, and there is a seat for every qualified Pre-K child. Registration begins April 1.

“We are excited to welcome our new Pre-K students and want to ensure our parents that they will be nurtured in safe and inviting classrooms by teachers who inspire discovery and a love of learning,” says Dr. John Craft, NISD Superintendent.

NISD continues to expand Full Day Pre-Kindergarten campuses.  Click here for a list of campuses.

Why consider Pre-K?

Pre-kindergarten programs lay the foundation for your child’s future. Northside’s Pre-Kindergarten Program is committed to providing high-quality early childhood learning experiences in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Teachers work to ensure all early learners feel loved, respected, and encouraged to grow to their fullest potential.

Pre-K programs include:

• Certified teachers with a college degree in every classroom who specialize in early childhood education,
• Specialized programming including bilingual, ESL, and Special Education,
• Social and emotional learning and early literary and math skills, and
• Play-based curriculum that prepares children to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.

How to qualify

To qualify for free Pre-Kindergarten, a child must be four years old on or before Sept. 1. They also must be one of the following: educationally disadvantaged (income eligible), limited English speaker, homeless, currently or previously under the care of DFPS/Foster Care, a child of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the child of a family member that was killed or injured during active military duty, or the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas award.

Interested in learning more?

Watch this video about our Pre-K program.

Pre-registration for those who qualify for free Pre-Kindergarten begins April 1. If you feel you qualify, click here to register for the 2025-2026 school year.

Visit your neighborhood campus

Campuses are excited to meet their new Pre-K students and families. Many have special events planned including school tours and fun activities. See the schedule below.

Pre-K Round Up