Pre-K Programs

Eligible students that are 3 years old on or before September 1 may attend Pre-K 3 at one of many Dallas ISD elementary schools. Pre-K 3 programs are full-day, but a few select schools offer half-day Pre-K 3.

The half-day Pre-K 3 program has classes both in the morning (7:45 to 11:15 a.m.) and in the afternoon (11:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.). Lunch is provided for both classes. Students in the half-day program may attend either the morning or afternoon session based on available space.

The full-day Pre-K 3 program is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

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Eligible students that are 4 years old on or before September 1 may attend Pre-K 4 at one of many Dallas ISD elementary schools.

Pre-K 4 programs are full-day, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.  The following schools begin at 8:35 a.m. and end at 3:55 p.m.: Dealey Montessori, and Harry Stone Montessori.

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Choice Schools are designed around an innovative model such as Performing and Visual Arts, Montessori, Personalized Learning, Single Gender or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Pre-K Choice Schools include Transformation and Magnet schools.

For inquiries about Choice School applications, waitlists or the lottery process please contact the Centralized Enrollment Team at 972-925-5560.

Pre-K Choice Schools Application and Registration Process

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