Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD (PBTISD) is excited to announce that beginning in July 2025, the Discovery School will officially open its doors to the broader Pecos community. In addition, the district will launch a Pre-K 3 program for eligible students, marking a new chapter in PBTISD’s cradle-to-career commitment.
The Discovery School, a state-of-the-art early childhood center developed to serve PBTISD employees with young children, will now also be available to community members. By expanding access, PBTISD continues its mission to be a “good neighbor,” strengthen community ties, and address the need for affordable, high-quality childcare in the region.
“This is an exciting step for our district and our community,” said Superintendent Brent Jaco. “Opening Discovery School to our neighbors and launching a Pre-K 3 program reflects our dedication to supporting families, investing in early childhood education, and fostering a lifelong love of learning. This is more than access—this is opportunity.”
With its welcoming, developmentally appropriate environment, the school is designed to meet the highest standards of early childhood care and education. In July 2024, the Discovery School opened its doors to employees of local taxing entities, like the Town of Pecos City, Reeves County, Reeves County Emergency Services District, and Reeves Regional Health Hospital employees.
Thus, to ensure equitable access and support for staff, the district will set a portion of spots for PBTISD Employees and local entity employees. Once places have been identified, a waiting list and a first-come, first-served system will be used to place community children once availability is determined.
Monthly tuition for community families will be:
- $950 per month for children ages 6 weeks to 17 months
-$700 per month for children ages 18 months to 3 years
In tandem with the expanded childcare access, PBTISD will also officially launch its Pre-K 3 program this fall through a formal partnership with the Discovery School. The program, established in accordance with Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) guidelines and Texas Education Agency (TEA) expectations, allows the district to offer high-quality, certified early learning to eligible 3-year-olds.
This effort aligns with a statewide initiative launched in November 2021, when TWC committed $26 million to expand Pre-K partnerships. These partnerships enable school districts to collaborate with high-quality childcare providers to increase access and improve early learning outcomes for young children.
As a Texas Rising Star facility, the Discovery School is on track to receive the prestigious 4-star rating—the highest available—by December 2025. This distinction demonstrates PBTISD’s commitment to excellence and ensures that students receive top-tier care and instruction from the very beginning.
This innovative approach reflects PBTISD’s commitment to student success, beginning with the earliest years. By blending education and care in one nurturing setting, the Discovery School and the new Pre-K 3 program will provide young learners with the foundation they need to thrive.
For more information about Discovery School, please visit www.pbtisd.net.
2025-2026 Pre-K 3 Tuition Rates (only applies to 3-year-olds) | ||
|---|---|---|
Student Classification | Monthly Pre-K Tuition | Child Care Rate |
Non-Eligible PreK-3 | $700.00 | $0.00 |
Eligible PreK-3 | $0.00 | $450.00 |
PBTISD Employee Non-Eligible PreK-3 | $525.00 | $0.00 |
PBTISD Employee Eligible PreK-3 | $0.00 | $262.00 |