GCISD offers high-quality, full-day Pre-K programs at designated elementary schools. Each classroom has a fully-certified teacher and teaching assistant that provide developmentally appropriate instruction that is exciting and engaging for our students. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the school year to be eligible. If children are 5 years old on or before September 1, they qualify for kindergarten.

There are two ways families may take advantage of GCISD's pre-K.

GCISD Tuition-Based Pre-K

State-based Pre-K for GCISD Zoned Students

Hours/Calendars
7:35 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
The Pre-K program follows the GCISD Instructional Calendar. Check with your campus for information on Meet the Teacher and other exciting events.

Our Teachers
All GCISD Pre-K teachers are certified by the Texas Education Agency and receive professional development throughout the year.

Ratios/Class Size
Adult to student ration will not exceed 1:11
Maximum number of students is 22

Our Curriculum
The district will follow the State of Texas Pre-K Guidelines with a robust scope and sequence designed with GCISD Students in mind. Pre-K is an academic program with a goal of kindergarten readiness. Some of the curriculum resources used are Learning Without Tears, STEM scopes and Opening the World of Learning.

Pre-K Campuses for 2025-2026 School Year
Bear Creek Elementary
Bransford Elementary
Cannon Elementary
Colleyville Elementary
Dove Elementary
Grapevine Elementary
Heritage Elementary
O.C. Taylor Elementary
Silver Lake Elementary
Timberline Elementary

Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to call 817-251-5538 or email us at gcisd.pk@gcisd.net