Enrollment Information
Next enrollment begins: April 28, 2025
Students must be four years old on or by September 1 to be eligible to apply for a pre-K program.
TPS pre-K programs are 100% free.
Free early childhood seats are available at elementary schools, partner schools, and some charter schools. Students who apply to their neighborhood school during the application window will receive priority placement.
Online Enrollment Steps
- Create an account or access your existing account in Avela.
- Click on the “Sign Up” function.
- Then select “Sign Up with phone”.
- Enter your cell phone number. (For those who completed an application, it’ll be the cell phone number you provided on the application)
- A code will be sent to your phone. Then enter the code texted to your phone into the webpage prompt.
- From here, you should be able to either complete your new account or view existing student application(s).
*You will need an email to complete enrollment*
If you do not have an email account, please call 918-746-7500 for assistance.
Enrollment Timeline
What are the available Pre-K sites?
All TPS Elementary Schools have Pre-K Classrooms
Neighborhood students who apply to their neighborhood school during the application window will have a priority to attend that school.
For a list of all the schools click here.
What are the Required Documents?
Pre-K FAQ’s
Can my child attend pre-K if they are not fully potty trained?
Tulsa Public Schools welcomes all students, regardless of toilet training status before pre-K. While it’s encouraged for families to work on toilet training, the school recognizes that each child progresses at their own pace.
Is transportation available for pre-k students?
Non-transfer pre-K students living 1.5 miles or more from their school are provided with transportation. An adult, guardian, or older sibling must be at the stop to get the student. More information is available here.
Will my Pre-K student stay at an out-of-neighborhood school for kindergarten next year without applying for a transfer?
If your student is in a pre-k school outside the neighborhood, they can continue there for kindergarten to 5th grade without needing to reapply.
What do I do if my enrollment was denied due to lack of required documents?
1. Upload the missing documents to the online enrollment
2. Call 918-746-7500 to have your enrollment reactivated.
Looking for enrollment help or event info?
Enrollment Help
For questions about TPS pre-K programs, contact the early childhood education team at earlychildhood@tulsaschools.org
Contact the enrollment staff at
918-746-7500 or enroll@tulsaschools.org.
Events
Carnegie Elementary Prospective Parent Tour – RSVP Required
April 15, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Carnegie Elementary, 4309 E. 56 St.
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