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
See qualifications and registration information below.
Head Start
Family meets or falls below the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Child is in foster care at the time of enrollment
The child's family is experiencing homelessness
Family receives public financial assistance (TANF, SSI)
Children who will be 3 years of age by September 1 of the enrollment year may qualify with a Chapel Hill ISD diagnosed disability
Supported by Region 7 personnel
Income-Based Pre-K
Family qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch outlined by the USDA
Child is currently in or has ever been in conservatorship of the Texas DFPS
Child of Active Duty member of the US armed forces/or member killed on Active Duty
Qualifies for bilingual services based on testing through the Chapel Hill Bilingual Department
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
Registration Information
We advise interested families to begin the admissions process as early as possible, as classes quickly fill up.
For the Head Start & Pre-K departments to process your child's application in a timely manner, ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS must be uploaded during the Online Registration Process. Please be sure to use CLEAR and FULL photographs of each document.
Below are the required documents for each specific program.
Pre-K & Head Start Registration (Income-Based) Required Documents
Current Parent/Guardian Photo ID for enrolling parent;
Child's Birth Certificate or official documentation of birth;
Proof of Income
(one of the following: current year tax return, recent check stub, W2, SSI/SSA, TANF, current year child support);
Current Proof of Address
(one of the following: (electric, gas, water or lease agreement);
Child's Social Security Card;
Child's Current Immunization Records
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