Students who meet State eligibility criteria attend at no charge. 

• A child is eligible to attend our full-day pre-K 4 program for free if they turn four years old on or before September 1 of the current school year and meets one of the eight criteria listed below.
• A child is eligible to attend our half-day pre-K 3 program for free if they turn three years old on or before September 1 of the current school year and meets one of the eight criteria listed below.

If your child does not meet one of these eight criteria below, a tuition option is available for our full-day pre-K 4 program. A tuition option is not available for our pre-K 3 program. Children must meet one of the eight criteria below to attend pre-K 3.

Criteria:

1. is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; 
2. is educationally disadvantaged (which means a student who is eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program); 
3. is homeless; 
4. is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States; 
5. is the child of a member of the armed forces who was injured or killed while on active duty; 
6. is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code; or
7. is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
   1. a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code;
   2. a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or
   3. an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code;
8. is the child of a classroom teacher who is employed within Spring Branch ISD

View eligibility as defined by the State of Texas. Supporting documentation will be required to verify eligibility when completing registration.

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Applications are submitted through SBISD Skyward Family Access

• After submitting your online enrollment forms, call the school to confirm that your application is complete and all supporting documents have been received.
  • If paying tuition for pre-K 4, you must also complete the SBISD Parent/District Agreement form.
• If applying as eligible for tuition free pre-K, evidence will be needed to support the eligibility criteria selected, such as income verification or military ID.
• If applying as a second language learner, the school will schedule an appointment for a language assessment.

The following must be presented at registration or uploaded into SBISD Skyward Family Access during enrollment:

• Birth certificate or suitable proof of child's identity
• Proof of residence in Spring Branch Independent School District (lease agreement, mortgage payment book, utility bill, etc.)
• Parent or guardian Photo ID
• Proof of required immunizations is required at registration 
• Additional documents may be needed, if applicable

Below are the required immunizations for enrollment:

• Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus - Four (4) doses of DTaP/DTP are required for children 19 months through 4 years of age. At age 5 or upon entry into kindergarten, five (5) doses of vaccine in any combination are required unless the fourth dose was received on or after the fourth birthday in which case only four (4) doses are required
• Polio - By age 4 years, three (3) doses are required. At age 5, or upon entry into kindergarten, four (4) doses are required, one of which must have been received on or after the fourth birthday. If the 3rd dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday, only three (3) doses are required. If a combination of four (4) doses of OPV and IPV was received before four years of age, no additional dose is required. However, if the series is comprised of all IPV or all OPV, then a booster dose is required.
• Measles* (Rubeola) - One (1) dose of measles-containing vaccine is required. The first dose shall be administered on or after the first birthday. A second dose is due by age 5, or upon entry into kindergarten.
  Rubella* and Mumps* - One (1) dose each of rubella and one (1) dose of mumps vaccine received on or after the first birthday is required. (May be given in MMR combination vaccine.)
• Haemophilus influenzae (type b conjugate) - One (1) dose for children 15 months but not yet 5 years of age unless a schedule for a primary series and booster was met prior to or at 15 months. History of Hib disease since age 2 through age 4 is accepted by written statement from a physician licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
• Varicella* - One (1) dose of varicella vaccine received on or after the first birthday is required. Reliable parent history or physician validation of varicella illness may meet requirement.
• Hepatitis B* - Three (3) doses are required (4 wks. Between dose 1 - 2; 8 wks between dose 2 - 3, and 16 wks after first dose)
• Hepatitis A - two (2) doses given 6 - 18 months apart for children 2 years - 4 years. (Effective January 2007: first dose required on/after 12 months-this is a change from 24 months of age.)
• Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7) - Ages: 2-6 Months - 3 doses +booster on or after 12 months; 7-11 Months - 2 doses + booster on or after 12 months; 12-23 Months - 2 doses, no additional booster; 24-59 Months - 1 dose on or after 24 months or completed series and booster (if indicated) by 23 months. Age 5 and older not required.
• *Serologic confirmation of illness will meet requirement for Measles, Rubella, Mumps, Varicella, and Hepatitis B Vaccine doses administered less than or equal to four (4) days before the minimum interval or age shall count as valid.