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Early Childhood Programs

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Our early childhood programs help Chapel Hill’s youngest learners become school-ready. We work in close partnership with parents, recognizing them as essential partners in their children’s development and success. By creating a feeling of acceptance and a sense of belonging, we provide an environment that enables every child to feel safe and secure.  We strive to provide an educationally appropriate and stimulating hands-on program to assist the development of the whole child.

 

  • All programs offer full-day classes. 
  • Bilingual options available to students who qualify
  • Our Early Education Childhood programs follow Texas-approved curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten success.
  • Partner with Head Start program through Region 7 
  • Options for 3 year-olds as well as 4 year-olds
  • Registration is now open for 2025-2026 school year

Qualifications

Head Start

  • Families meets or falls below the Federal Poverty Guidelines

Income-Based Pre-K

  • Families qualify through income as determined by the USDA guidelines

Tuition-Based Pre-K

  • An option for families who do not meet the income guidelines for Head Start or Income-Based Pre-K
  • Parents will need to make tuition payments to CHISD

Required Documents For Each Specific Program

A certificate with a smiling baby icon and a seal.      A black and white illustration of a lightbulb with a water faucet, symbolizing the connection between water and energy.      A black and white icon of a syringe with a drop of liquid.     A solid black image.

Pre-K & Head Start Registration (Income-Based) Required Documents

Proof of Income (one of the following:  current year tax return, recent check stub, W2, SSI/SSA, TANF, current year child support)

Birth Certificate for each student

Social Security Cards for each student

Current Immunization Records for each student

Proof of Residency (water bill, electric bill, etc. in the parent/guardian's name)

Current Parent/Guardian Photo ID

Tuition-Based Pre-K Required Documents 

Birth Certificate for each student

Social Security Cards for each student

Current Immunization Records for each student

Proof of Residency (water bill, electric bill, etc. in the parent/guardian's name)

Current Parent/Guardian Photo ID