Now enrolling · 2026–2027 school year
Houston's warmest place for your child to learn and grow.
Community Preschools at Pasadena is the bilingual-friendly, family-first campus Houston-area parents trust most. There's a free path here for every family — Kindergarten and 1st Grade are always free, and Pre-K is free too, with just a quick prequalification step to get started.
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Our campus
The campus Pasadena families call home.
Community Preschools at Pasadena has grown into one of the area's most trusted names in early education — small enough that every teacher knows your child by name, and strong enough to get them truly ready for kindergarten and beyond. Bilingual-friendly staff, a safe and joyful classroom, and a free path for every family.
Community Preschools at Pasadena
709 Allendale Rd, Pasadena, TX 77502
How enrollment works
From interest to enrolled, in a few simple steps.
Choose your grade
PK3, PK4, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade.
Complete the right form
Prequalify for PK3/PK4, or register directly for K/1st.
Submit documents & tour
Upload paperwork and schedule a visit when you're ready.
Why families choose us
A safe, caring, community-based school.
Community Preschools is built around real relationships — with your child, and with you. Our teachers are attentive, our campus is safe and welcoming, and our enrollment team is here to help in the language you're most comfortable with.
- Safe, caring environmentEvery classroom is staffed by attentive, qualified teachers.
- Bilingual enrollment supportOur team can help your family in the language you prefer.
- A free path for every familyKindergarten and 1st Grade are always free. Pre-K is free too, after a quick prequalification step.
A glimpse inside
Real classrooms, real days.
A few moments from our Pasadena classrooms — building, reading, and circle time.
Ready to see if your child qualifies?
About us
Early learning that feels like family.
Community Preschools at Pasadena has become one of the Houston area's most trusted names in early education — the kind of school where families put down roots. Our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade programs are built to give every child confidence and real school readiness from day one.
Community Preschools at Pasadena
The Houston area's go-to choice for bilingual-friendly early learning — serving Pasadena families with PK3, PK4, free Kindergarten, and free 1st Grade, with enrollment support every step of the way.
Programs at Pasadena
PK3 through 1st Grade, all on one campus.
PK3
Free for qualifying families (income, SNAP, language assessment, or other eligibility pathways).
AM half-day 7:30–11:30am · PM half-day 11:45am–3:00pm · Full-day option when applicable
PK4
Free for qualifying families.
Full day, 7:30am–3:00pm
Kindergarten
Free full-day program. No qualification required if your child is age-eligible.
Full day, 7:30am–3:00pm
1st Grade
Free full-day program, available at Pasadena only. No qualification required if age-eligible.
Full day, 7:30am–3:00pm
Private-pay after-care may be available at $104/week while waiting for NCI, when applicable. NCI can help cover full-day, after-school, and summer care, but approval can take 3–9 months.
Why families choose us
Houston's favorite bilingual-friendly campus.
Ready to apply?
Two forms — pick the one that fits.
PK3 and PK4 start with prequalification. Kindergarten and 1st Grade go straight to registration.
Have questions before you apply?
Programs
PK3, PK4, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade.
Every program here has a free path. Here's what each one offers and how simple it is to get started.
| Program | Qualification | Age by Sept 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| PK3 | Free for qualifying families — prequalification required | 3 years old |
| PK4 | Free for qualifying families — prequalification required | 4 years old |
| Kindergarten | Free full-day — no qualification, register directly if age-eligible | 5 years old |
| 1st Grade | Free full-day — no qualification, register directly if age-eligible | 6 years old |
Complete prequalification first — through income, SNAP, a language assessment, or another eligibility pathway.
You can go directly to registration if your child is age-eligible — no qualification needed.
PK3 potty policy
What to know before your child starts PK3.
APPLICATION
Start your child's application.
Complete our application below. Our enrollment team will contact you to guide you through next steps.
Enrollment
Here's exactly how to enroll your child.
Follow these steps in order. If you get stuck at any point, give us a call — our team is glad to help.
Choose your grade/program
PK3, PK4, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade.
Complete the correct form
Prequalification for PK3/PK4. Registration for Kindergarten/1st Grade.
Submit required documents
See our full checklist on the Documents page.
Schedule a tour
Or contact the enrollment team if you need help.
We confirm enrollment
Our enrollment team confirms once everything is complete.
Age eligibility
Is my child age-eligible for 2026–2027?
| Program | Requirement |
|---|---|
| PK3 | Child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026 |
| PK4 | Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026 |
| Kindergarten | Child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 |
| 1st Grade | Child must be 6 years old by September 1, 2026 |
Jump straight to your forms
Ready when you are.
Start Your Enrollment
Application received
Thank you!
We've received your application. A member of our enrollment team will reach out soon to walk you through next steps — we can't wait to welcome your family!
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What you'll need to complete enrollment.
Gather these ahead of time to make your enrollment appointment quick and easy.
Emergency contacts
You'll need 2 emergency contacts, different from parents.
For each emergency contact, please have this information ready:
Health, allergies & medication
A few notes on medical paperwork.
Your SNAP award letter must show the child's name and EGD.
Upload your documents
Send your paperwork straight to our team.
Tours
Come see your child's future classroom.
We'd love to show you around before you decide. Come see the classroom for yourself.
Tour Community Preschools at Pasadena
709 Allendale Rd, Pasadena, TX 77502
or call (832) 900-4839What to expect on your visit
- Meet your child's future teacher and see the classroom in action.
- Ask about prequalification, free programs, and next steps.
- Tours take about 20–30 minutes — no pressure, just questions welcome.
Contact
Reach our campus, directly.
Have a question about enrollment, documents, or a specific program? Our team is glad to help.