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Tuition Pre-K

Why Apply?

Your child will begin their full school experience on campus just like they will attend as they get older.

They will have access to campus resources including the library, computer labs, cafeteria, and classroom technology, as well as art and music experiences in a fun environment all with qualified teachers and staff that genuinely care about your child's success and well-being.

What Makes Us Unique

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4-Year Degree & Certified Teachers

All teachers have a 4-year degree and are certified. You will never have to worry about having an under-qualified teacher.

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Scholastic's Pre-K Curriculum

A comprehensive program in both English and Spanish that supports social-emotional learning and language development.  

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Multiple Convenient Locations

If your Pre-K child has siblings at an elementary campus, they will have the same arrival and dismissal time, easing transportation schedules for your family.

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Become School Ready

Your child is attending school and learning how to be part of a campus community into which they can grow. 

It's Way More Than Just Pre-Kindergarten

By the end of Pre-K, your child will receive everything they need to be fully prepared for kindergarten.

You will even have the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher throughout the year to monitor learning progress.

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Social-Emotional Learning

We develop your child's social-emotional learning with lessons and play opportunities throughout the day.  Our teachers work and plan with kindergarten teachers, so they know exactly what their students will need to be successful. 

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Outstanding Curriculum

Learning the ABC's is really important, but our Pre-K takes learning to the next level with letter sounds, word recognition, reading skills, and even writing simple sentences. Our Pre-K is designed specifically to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond, with deep, enriching hands-on learning experiences in math, reading, science, and social studies, with embedded technology.

Available Locations

Students do not have to reside in the Tyler ISD zone to attend this Pre-K program.

Any student qualified for Tuition Pre-K must attend a designated Tuition Pre-K campus, which includes Birdwell, Jack, Owens, Rice, and Woods.

Learn more about our Tuition Pre-K locations:

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Are you looking for a bilingual Pre-K program? Birdwell offers just that!

2010 S. Talley Avenue Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870

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1900 Balsam Gap Lane
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-3260

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11780 CR 168
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2175

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5215 Old Bullard Road
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555

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3131 Fry Avenue
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1280

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How to Register?

***To help us efficiently enroll your child, we kindly ask that you wait until February 1st to follow the steps outlined below to avoid creating duplicate accounts.***

(Child must be 4 years of age on or before September 1 of enrollment year and be potty trained)

We advise interested families to begin the admissions process as early as possible, as classes quickly fill up.

How Much Does It Cost?*

2023 - 2024 School Year (current year)

Deposit = $150 (non-refundable)
Monthly = $425
Total Yearly = $4,250

2024 - 2025 School Year

Deposit = $150 (non-refundable)
Monthly = $470
Total Yearly = $4,700

*Tuition rate is subject to change each year

Step 1

Gather Documents

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS must be uploaded during the Online Registration Process.

Please be sure to use CLEAR and FULL photographs of each document.

Step 2

Apply Online

Use the application below if your family resides in the Tyler ISD attendance zone.

For Campus Name, choose "Tyler ISD Pre-K & Head Start" and indicate your preferred campus on the appropriate form.

Use this application to apply to the Dual Language program at Birdwell if your family does not reside in the Tyler ISD attendance zone.

Step 3

Pay Deposit

To hold your spot, you must pay the $150 (non-refundable) deposit to the campus. Registration is not considered complete until the deposit is paid.