The prekindergarten program is available for qualifying students who live within the Frisco ISD boundaries. Students must be at least 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the target school year to be eligible to apply and are strongly encouraged to be potty trained. This program is offered at the Early Childhood School and select FISD campuses. Placement is determined based on zoning and space availability at the time of enrollment.

In addition, Pre-K students must meet at least one of the following eligibilities without exception:

Limited English Proficient: The child’s English proficiency is limited due to another language spoken in the home.

The state requires that students who potentially qualify due to a limited ability to speak or comprehend English will require a language assessment. Administration of language proficiency assessments will begin in June and continue as needed throughout the school year.

Low-Income: Parent must submit one of the following:

The last three current pay stubs for all household members.
Proof of child support payments (if applicable.)
If self-employed, the most recent tax return (Form 1040.)
A signed letter from an employer on company letterhead stating gross income and how often you are paid.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility letter which must include: Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, child’s legal name, parent’s name, and current dates.
Unemployment, Worker’s Compensation or Disability payment proof (eligibility letter or check stubs.)
We cannot accept W-2s or Medicaid benefits as income documentation.

Homeless: Families must meet the definition of homeless according to the McKinney-Vento Act.

Military: Must be a member of an active military family or be a member of an inactive military family whose parent was injured or killed during active military service.

Documentation is required.

Foster: A student is eligible if they have ever been in the foster care system within the United States.

Documentation is required.

Star of Texas: A student is eligible if their parent or guardian is eligible for the Star of Texas Award for peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical first responders. For the student to be eligible, the parent must have been deemed eligible for the Star of Texas Award between 2004 and the current year of the award ceremony.