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Aledo ISD Pre-K Registration

Give your child a confident start with Pre-K in Aledo ISD—where young learners begin their journey as Bearcats from day one. Our program is led by fully certified teachers who deliver high-quality, engaging instruction designed specifically for early childhood development. Students build a strong foundation through the science of teaching reading, helping them develop essential literacy skills from the very beginning.

photo of a pre-k student between two high school students posing at the Committed to the Cats registration event.
photo of pre-k students wearing paper crowns
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Interested in Tuition-Based Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year?

We have a very limited number of spots open up for our tuition-based Pre-K program, so the lottery process has reopened! Families whose children do not automatically qualify for Pre-K are invited to enter the tuition-based Pre-K lottery. Complete the lottery interest form by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10 to be considered. Families selected through the lottery will be notified by Thursday, July 16.

Join the Lottery Here!

Aledo ISD Pre-K prepares children for success by increasing kindergarten readiness and ensuring a smooth, confident transition into Aledo classrooms. With affordable access and expanded opportunities for families in our community, more children can benefit from a structured, nurturing environment that sets them up to thrive.

What else will you love about Pre-K in Aledo?

  • 11:1 student to teacher ratio
  • Kinder prep that includes play-based learning
  • Police officer and nurse on campus
  • Breakfast and lunch available (for extra cost)
  • Transportation provided from home campus
  • After-school care available
  • Pre-K calendar aligned to Aledo ISD Instructional Calendar
  • Highly qualified leadership on campus and high quality professional learning for Pre-K staff
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Start strong. Learn early. Become a Bearcat.

Aledo ISD is offering tuition-based, full-day Prekindergarten at the Aledo ISD Early Childhood Academy for children who:

  • Are 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2026 and
  • Live within the Aledo ISD boundaries and
  • Do not qualify for free, state-funded Pre-K or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
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Aledo ISD offers free, full-day Prekindergarten at the Aledo ISD Early Childhood Academy for children who qualify according to these state-required qualifications:

  • be either unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
  • be from a family that is eligible to participate in the National School Lunch program for free or reduced lunches; or
  • be homeless; or
  • be the child of an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the Armed Forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
  • be the child of a member of the United States Armed Forces, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the Armed Forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
  • have ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing; or
  • is the child of a person employed as a classroom teacher at a public primary or secondary school in the school district that offers a prekindergarten class under this section; or
  • is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: 
    • a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code;
    • a firefighter under section 3106.003, Government Code; 
    • or an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code

2026-2027 Tuition-based Pre-K Lottery Information

  • The lottery is currently open and closes July 10, 2026.
  • The tuition-based Pre-K lottery is an online process only.
  • If you believe you may qualify for state-funded Pre-K, do not apply for the lottery. Complete regular registration in the Ascender Parent Portal first. If you do not qualify for state-funded Pre-K, you can apply for the lottery. 

After the Lottery is Drawn:

  • Notification of accepted lottery spots will begin on July 16, 2026.
  • Those drawn must reply to accept or decline the registration within five (5) business days of notification.
  • Those not chosen in the lottery will be placed on a waitlist in the order drawn and contacted if space becomes available.
  • Those accepting the opportunity to register will be sent instructions for paying the non-refundable registration fee of $150 required to hold your place in the tuition program and parent agreement. 
  • Online Registration must be completed through the Ascender Parent Portal within five business days of notification. Complete registration includes completing the online registration form, uploading all documents, paying the $150 non-refundable registration fee, and returning the signed Parent Agreement for Tuition-Based Pre-K. 
     
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We have a very limited number of spots open up for our tuition-based Pre-K program, so the lottery process has reopened! Families whose children do not automatically qualify for Pre-K are invited to enter the tuition-based Pre-K lottery. Complete the lottery interest form by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10 to be considered. Families selected through the lottery will be notified by Thursday, July 16.

Join the Lottery Here!

Payment Information

Tuition-based Pre-K in Aledo ISD will differ for Aledo ISD non-staff community members and AISD employees who are not eligible/do not qualify for free Pre-K:

  • Non-staff members: $7,100 total for 164 days; payments are divided over 10 months (August through May)
  • Non-qualifying staff members: $6,400 total for 164 days; payments are deducted from your paycheck over 10 months or 12 months (employee chooses which option)
Payment Schedule
 
Payment Tuition Month Amount Due Due Date
Non-refundable Registration Fee --- $150 Within 5 business days of acceptance
1 August $710 August 10, 2026
2 September $710 September 10, 2026
3 October $710 October 12, 2026
4 November $710 November 10, 2026
5 December $710 December 10, 2026
6 January $710 January 11, 2027
7 February $710 February 10, 2027
8 March $710 March 10, 2027
9 April $710 April 12, 2027
10 May $710 May 10, 2027

 

After School Care

Aledo ISD offers after-school care and care for staff professional learning and work days through the AISD ECA based on a daily rate. Parents/guardians have the option to add up to 20 days of full-day care for professional learning/work days on the Aledo ISD Instructional Calendar.

  • $16/day after school care
  • $31/day extra days (professional development)

Upon acceptance into Aledo ISD Pre-K, we will share more information on how to register for these after-school care and/or full-day staff professional learning or work day care opportunities.

Tuition-based Pre-K FAQs