Austin ISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program

Register your 3-year-old child for tuition-free, full-day, AISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program. The program serves children who turn 3 on or before September 1 of the current school year. The program provides free breakfast, lunch, and a free snack every day in a high-quality developmentally appropriate environment. For more information, view the Head Start Program Print Flyer.

What do I need to enroll my child in Austin ISD Pre-K3 Head Start Program?

• Parent/guardian photo identification (driver’s license, state identification card or passport)
• Proof of residency (utility bill in parent/guardians name)
• Proof of child’s age (birth certificate)
• Updated child immunization records

Qualification is based on income (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services–ASPE–Poverty Guidelines)

• Proof of income can be any one of the following:
  • Previous year tax returns
  • All W-2s for previous year
  • Pay stubs for all jobs in the past 12 months
  • TANF, SSI, grants, scholarships and award letters
  • Child support records
  • Workers or unemployment compensation
  • Veteran or military benefits
  • Letters from an employer

AISD Head Start Pre-K3 Schools

If the school in your neighborhood is full, you may apply at any other school. As long as you live in Travis County, you qualify based on income and you can transport your child to school every day.

For more information or questions, please call: 512-414-4752

AISD Department Contacts:

• Carmen Gonzalez, Family Advocate at Jordan and Guerrero Thompson Elementary: (Phone) 512-414-4749, (Email) carmen.gonzalez3@austinisd.org
• Maria Ornelas, Family Advocate at Oak Springs and Houston Elementary: (Phone) 512-414-1700, Ext: 51525 (Email) maria.ornelas2@austinisd.org
• Selene Vasquez Pena, Family Advocate at Langford and Rodriguez Elementary: (Phone) 512-414-4748, (Email) selene.vasquez@austinisd.org
• Monica Martinez, Family Advocate at Uphaus and Sanchez Elementary: (Phone) 512-414-4747, (Email) monica.j.martinez@austinisd.org
• Exiquia Vara, Eligibility and Enrollment: (Phone) 512-414-4752, (Email) exiquia.vara@austinisd.org
• Susan Helfeld, Behavior and Disabilities Specialist: (Email) susan.helfeld@austinisd.org
• Heather Cassity, Education Specialist: (Email) heather.cassity@austinisd.org
• Lauren Woods, Health and Social Services Specialist: (Email) lauren.woods@austinisd.org
• Ashlee Johnson, Head Start Administrator: (Email) ashlee.johnson@austin.isd.org, (Phone) 512-414-4746

Enrollment Eligibility & Program Services

You’re never too young to start learning! Austin ISD now offers two options for Pre-K3 as early education choices for young children. Both programs offer an abundance of benefits to both students and families. However, there are a few details that make each program unique in terms of enrollment eligibility and program services.

Regardless of the program chosen, families must meet the minimum qualification for enrollment for AISD Pre-K3 to enroll in either Pre-K3 or Head Start. Please use the reference guide below to better understand the benefits of both programs.

For more information about enrollment eligibility for AISD Head Start, please call: 512-414-4752. For more information about enrollment eligibility for AISD Pre-K3, please call: 512-414-PREK (7735).

Program Comparison Chart

*One meal dependent on enrolled session AM/PM – Both meals served in full day program