We are so excited to welcome you and your family to the pre-kindergarten experience at Van ISD! Please review the eligibility requirements below to see if your child qualifies for placement in this program.

Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) placement is available for students who meet eligibility requirements and will be four years old on or before September 1st.

In addition to the age requirement, at least one of the following must apply to your child:

• does not speak or understand English (Limited English Proficient)

• is considered economically disadvantaged based on family income

• is homeless

• has a parent who is active duty military, guard or reserve or who was injured or killed while on active duty

• is currently or was previously under the care of DFPS (Department of Family and Protective Services)

• has a parent or official guardian who is eligible for the Star of Texas Award

The Pre-K enrollment process follows the same steps as the K-12 enrollment process but requires additional documentation to verify eligibility for placement.

• Student's birth certificate or passport, residency card, etc.

• Government-issued parent/guardian identification

• Proof of income (current pay stub, food stamp letter, etc.)

• Proof of residency (current electricity, water or gas bill or current apartment lease in parent/guardian name)

• Child’s current immunization record

• Residency affidavit (if applicable) 

• Military documents (if applicable) 

• Foster care documents (if applicable) 

• Star of Texas Award certificate (if applicable)