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Early Childhood Programs
Our early childhood programs help Chapel Hill’s youngest learners become school-ready. We work in close partnership with parents, recognizing them as essential partners in their children’s development and success. By creating a feeling of acceptance and a sense of belonging, we provide an environment that enables every child to feel safe and secure. We strive to provide an educationally appropriate and stimulating hands-on program to assist the development of the whole child.
- All programs offer full-day classes.
- Bilingual options available to students who qualify
- Our Early Education Childhood programs follow Texas-approved curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten success.
- Partner with Head Start program through Region 7
- Options for 3 year-olds as well as 4 year-olds
- Registration is now open for 2025-2026 school year
Qualifications
Head Start
- Families meets or falls below the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Income-Based Pre-K
- Families qualify through income as determined by the USDA guidelines
Tuition-Based Pre-K
- An option for families who do not meet the income guidelines for Head Start or Income-Based Pre-K
- Parents will need to make tuition payments to CHISD
Required Documents For Each Specific Program
Pre-K & Head Start Registration (Income-Based) Required Documents
Proof of Income (one of the following: current year tax return, recent check stub, W2, SSI/SSA, TANF, current year child support)
Birth Certificate for each student
Social Security Cards for each student
Current Immunization Records for each student
Proof of Residency (water bill, electric bill, etc. in the parent/guardian's name)
Current Parent/Guardian Photo ID
Tuition-Based Pre-K Required Documents
Birth Certificate for each student
Social Security Cards for each student
Current Immunization Records for each student
Proof of Residency (water bill, electric bill, etc. in the parent/guardian's name)
Current Parent/Guardian Photo ID