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Division of Early Childhood Programs and Services
- Prekindergarten and Head Start: Low-income families with children who will be four years old by September 1, 2022 can apply.
- Kindergarten Information: Your child must be five years old by September 1, 2022, to attend kindergarten in 2022-2023.
- Judy Centers: Early childhood programs promoting school readiness
- Our Mission and Vision
Resources for Parents
Prekindergarten and Head Start
Public preschool programs for income eligible children
Kindergarten
Kindergarten information and how to prepare your child for school
Curriculum
What you can expect your child will learn in school
Early Entrance Procedures
How to apply for early entrance to kindergarten and Grade 1
Judy Centers
Early childhood centers promoting school readiness
Early Childhood Coordinating Council (ECCC)
The council will be working collaboratively to plan, implement and assess activities focused on ensuring that all young children (birth through age five) of Montgomery County arrive at school fully ready to learn.
Early Childhood Title I Virtual Wellness Center
The
Early Childhood and Title I offices have combined our efforts to bring you a
resource that will assist in providing mindfulness, creativity, movement and
overall well being.
Las
oficinas de Educación Infantil y Título I han combinado nuestros esfuerzos para
brindarle un recurso que le ayudará a brindar atención, creatividad, movimiento
y bienestar general.
Useful Links
Ask MCPS
Resource for additional information about MCPS programs and services
Child Find
Educational services for young children with disabilities
LOCATE
Resource for locating childcare services in Montgomery County
Community resource guide for preschool children and their families
Listing of resources available for young children and their families | En Español
Ready at Five
Resources to support children's school readiness
Maryland Healthy Beginnings
Resources to support child development and learning from birth through age three
Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
Information about statewide early childhood programs and initiatives
Contact Us
Early Childhood Programs and Services
Rocking Horse Road Center
4910 Macon Road, Room 200
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Phone: 240-740-4530
Fax: 301-230-3052