Is my child eligible for FREE Pre-K 4?

If your child will be four years old by September 1, 2021, he/she may be eligible for FREE full-day Pre-K. The Federal qualification criteria includes: 

• unable to speak and comprehend the English language
• is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program)
• is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, 11434a
• is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority Has ever been in state foster care
• is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
• is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.20
• is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a police officer, firefighter, or EMT

For students who qualify under the FREE Pre-K state criteria, GPISD offers the choice of one-way dual language, two-way dual language, ESL, or general English curriculum.

District staff can assist families needing additional documents.

Required Documents

What will I need to do for enrollment once I have applied online?

Once you receive a confirmation to enroll you will then complete the New Student Online Enrollment with the ability to upload the required documents listed below to complete the enrollment process.

If you have any difficulties with the registration process, email registration@gpisd.org for assistance.  

• Official birth certificate (any country)
• Child’s social security card
• Current proof of address (utility bill with address)
• Parent/Guardian picture ID from any country
• Income verification (such as a current pay stub or W2 form)
• Up-to-date immunization record

As a state requirement All children are required to have this on file with the school before they may attend their first day of school.

District staff can assist families needing additional documents.

Child Find

Grand Prairie ISD identifies children ages three, four, and five who may be eligible and would benefit from a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD). Request for a Child Find Meeting may be made by parents, other concerned persons or Head Start.  ECI case workers will initiate the referral process for children that have been identified with a delay. GPISD completes Child Find Meetings and/or evaluations during the school year.

For information on referring children enrolled in GPISD suspected of having a disability, contact the GPISD special education department or your child’s campus RTI team. 

For information on referring children not enrolled in GPISD suspected of having a disability, contact:

• The GPISD Child Find Department for children 3 and above, call 972-522-3152
• For services for children less than 3 years old contact Dallas Metrocare - Early Childhood Intervention Services at 214-333-7076