02/04/2026
🎉 FREE Pre-K in Texas 🎉
Through TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Armenta’s Early Childhood Development is proud to offer FREE Pre-K for eligible Texas families through the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA).
✨ High-quality early education
✨ Nurturing, safe learning environment
✨ Designed to prepare your child for kindergarten success
⚠️ Funds are limited.
Once funding is exhausted, a waitlist will be created.
To apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) — the program that funds things like free Pre-K through Armenta’s Early Childhood Development — families must use the official state application portal:
📍 Where to apply
➡️ Online through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts website:
👉 https://educationfreedom.texas.gov — this is the official TEFA application and information portal run by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
📅 Application timeline
📆 Applications open: February 4, 2026
📆 Application window ends: March 17, 2026
You must submit your child’s application during this time to be considered for funding.
📝 How to prepare
Before applying on the portal, it’s helpful to gather:
Proof of Texas residency
Parent and student IDs (e.g., SSN)
Recent tax return or income info
…and other required documents listed in the TEFA Parent Application Checklist on the portal.
Beginning February 4, 2026, parents can submit applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Education freedom accounts are designed to open doors, expand opportunities, and give each Texas child the chance to learn in the environment that fits them best.