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Prekindergarten & Head Start

If your child was four on or before September 1st, 2023, you may still register for Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start for the remainder of this school year. Registration for Fall 2024 opens March 1st.

You may apply online or visit one of our convenient locations:

  • Rocking Horse Road Center, 4910 Macon Rd, Rockville, MD 20852. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

 

 

Si su hijo cumplió cuatro años el 1 de septiembre de 2023 o antes, todavía puede inscribirse en Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start para el resto de este año escolar. La inscripción para el otoño de 2024 abre el 1 de marzo.

Usted puede aplicar en linea o visitar una de las convenientes ubicaciones:

  • Rocking Horse Road Center, 4910 Macon Rd, Rockville, MD 20852. Lunes a Viernes de 9:00 am a 4:00 pm



 

 

 

MCPS PREKINDERGARTEN & HEAD START REGISTRATION

List of required documents 2024-2025

Lista de documentos requeridos 2024-2025

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Required Health Forms Information - Video English 
 
Informacion de Documentos de Salud Requeridos - Video en Esp 
 
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In-Person Registration Support/Apoyo de Matricula en Persona

Available Monday-Friday/Disponible Lunes-Viernes - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Rocking Horse Road Center - 4910 Macon Road, Rockville, MD 20852

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Are you new to MCPS?/Eres nuevo en MCPS? 

  • Use the QR code below/Usa el siguiente codigo QR

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Create a new ParentVUE account

Are you already an MCPS parent/guardian/ Ya eres padre/guardian de MCPS? 

  • Use the QR code below/Usa el siguiente codigo QR

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1. You can use your ParentVUE account to access Online Registration.

2. I f you don’t have a ParentVUE account, contact your home school

and they will provide you with your activation letter.

Use your ParentVUE account

 

About Prekindergarten and Head Start

MCPS Prekindergarten and Head Start programs offer a high-quality educational experience to income-eligible children in order to prepare them with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for school success in kindergarten and beyond. Pre-kindergarten and Head Start classes are available in many schools throughout the county. 

Vea un video en español acerca del programa

Common Questions

Are the programs all-day or half day?

Prekindergarten and Head Start provide a variety of full day and part-day options, which vary according to location. Part-day Head Start classes are 3 hours and 15 minutes long. Part-day Prekindergarten classes are  2 hours and 30 minutes long. 

Where are the programs located?

  • Prekindergarten and Head Start programs are currently located in 70 elementary schools in Montgomery County. Once children are registered. Based on space and availability, children will be assigned to a school location once registered.
  • Parents may request MCPS transportation services. MCPS does not guarantee bus transportation service for all children who enroll in Prekindergarten and Head Start.

What are the components of the program?

  • Cognitively stimulating curriculum with a strong emphasis on literacy and mathematics
  • Age-appropriate science, social studies, art, music, technology and physical education experiences
  • Attention to the whole child, including his/her social, emotional, and physical/motor development
  • Family involvement including regular communication as well as opportunities and encouragement for parents to be engaged in their children's education
  • Health, dental, nutrition, and family support services provided

Guides  

This guide provides a program overview and other information for parents/guardians 

    This guide provides useful, community resources/information for families with preschool age children