Bastrop ISD operates three licensed Child Development Centers (CDC) for children 6 weeks to 4 years. We strive to give children the love and nurture they need while their parents are working or are in classes by creating positive learning experiences where they can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively through a variety of age-appropriate activities. The CDCs are open only to the children and grandchildren of BISD employees and BISD student parents (see exception under Public Preschool below.)

• Our Emile, Bluebonnet and Cedar Creek facilities are 4 STAR Texas Rising Star facilities.
• The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs are at Mina Elementary and Red Rock Elementary and are taught by a certified teacher.
• Our child care costs are among the lowest in the area.
• Our program is licensed and inspected by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• CDC teachers receive 24-30 or more training hours each year. 

Locations and Hours

Emile Elementary School (on the east side) and Cedar Creek Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary (on the west side). Operating hours are 6:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, according to the Bastrop ISD academic calendar.

Registration

For additional information, contact the Community Relations Department at (512) 772-7180. To register for the CDC (staff and students only) or the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program, please visit  https://bastrop.revtrak.net.

Public Preschool Through the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Program

A unique partnership exists between the CDCs at Mina Elementary, Emile Elementary, and Red Rock Elementary and the BISD Special Programs & Services Department to operate an Early Childhood Special Education program. It is an inclusive program comprised of both general education students and preschoolers with disabilities. The goal of the program is that, with the support of a certified teacher, our general education students are able to serve as guides and leaders in the classroom.