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Pre-K Information

Princeton ISD offers a free, full-day Pre-K program for eligible students at Canup Early Childhood Center and Perkins Early Childhood Center. This program helps young learners build important early skills in a caring, supportive environment, including social and emotional growth, speaking and listening skills, early reading and basic math concepts.

How to enroll in Pre-K at Princeton ISD

Step 1: Confirm your child qualifies for Pre-K.
Step 2: If your child is eligible, contact your zoned Early Childhood Center to schedule an appointment. Staff will help you complete the eligibility verification and enrollment process.

Can my child attend Pre-k?

  • 4 years old as of Sept. 1
  • Zoned for Princeton ISD
  • Meets Eligibility Qualifications

Enrollment 2026-2027

Canup and Perkins will be open July 14-16, 2026, for families who have already pre-qualified for Pre-K and have a scheduled appointment. 

New appointments may be scheduled beginning Monday, July 20.

Eligibility

To qualify for Pre-K enrollment in Princeton ISD, the child must:
  • turn four years of age on or before Sept. 1 of the target school year,
  • live within the Princeton ISD attendance boundaries,
  • and meet one or more of the Pre-K qualifying criteria listed.
Note: all Pre-K students who live within the Princeton ISD transportation zone will have the option to register for bus service to and from school. Visit the Transportation Page for more information.

Qualifying Criteria

Registration Documentation

  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Child’s Social Security Card
  • Proof of Residency: this must be a current electricity bill or water bill stating your name and the physical address of the home (we cannot accept P.O. Boxes). Residency must be established prior to registration. If you do not have a current electric or water bill, you may establish residency by using your closing documents from your new home or a signed lease agreement showing current dates.
  • Child's up-to-date immunization record. If your child is already 4 years old, the 4-year-old shots MUST be listed on his/her record.
  • Withdrawal documentation from previous school district (when applicable)
  • Custody, Guardianship or Foster Care complete paperwork with signatures (when applicable)
  • Proof of Income: Current paychecks for the last two months and filed taxes, for ALL the adults in the household. If you receive SNAP (food stamps) benefits, please bring the documentation that shows your EDG number (we do not need the case number, which is different. If you are receiving unemployment, please bring documentation that shows your name and date of your benefits. If you are a veteran that receives disability, please bring documentation that shows your benefits. If you are an active military service, please bring documentation that proves so.

Frequently Asked Questions