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Prekindergarten & Head Start

* On Tuesday, September 12th, 2023, we will provide in-person support from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rocking Horse Road Center, due to staff professional development *

Applications for Fall 2023 and the school year 2023-2024 will be accepted after MARCH 1, 2023. 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

 

* El Martes, 12 de Septiembre del 2023, vamos a proveer ayuda en persona de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM en el Centro de Rocking Horse Road, debido a desarrollo profesional para el personal *

Aplicaciones para el Otoño 2023 y el año escolar 2023-2024 seran aceptadas a partir del 1 de MARZO del 2023. 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

 

 

 

Required Health Forms Information - Video English 
 
Informacion de Documentos de Salud Requeridos - Video en Esp 
 
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Families can use the following methods to register - Las familias pueden registrarse usando los siguientes metodos:

Are you new to MCPS?/Eres nuevo en MCPS?  You will need to create a ParentVue account here or use the QR code/Usa el siguiente codigo QR para crear tu cuenta de ParentVUE: 
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Create a new ParentVUE account

Are you already an MCPS parent/guardian/ Ya eres padre/guardian de MCPS? Follow this link to register online or use the QR code/Usa el enlace o el 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. There are 113 Pre-kindergarten classes and 34 Head Start classes throughout the county.

Additionally, a Prekindergarten Pilot program at seven Title I schools offers a full-day prekindergarten class to 160 children; children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, and families must meet income guidelines, slightly higher than regular prekindergarten guidelines.

Vea un video en español acerca del programa

Common Questions

Are the programs all-day or half day?

Seven Head Start class sessions are 3 hours and 15 minutes long. Twenty-seven full-day Head Start classes are offered in select schools. Prekindergarten class sessions are 2 hours and 30 minutes long. This school year, 24 Prekindergarten classes in select schools will offer a full day.

Where are the programs located?

Prekindergarten and Head Start programs are located in 65 elementary schools in Montgomery County. Once children are registered, they will be assigned to a school location.

Parents may request MCPS transportation services. Bus privileges may be terminated if parents do not meet the bus on time three times. Also, unsafe behavior on the bus may result in termination of bus privileges.

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 important information for parents of children enrolled in the prekindergarten and Head Start programs.

 

    This guide provides descriptions and contact information for a variety of community resources available to preschool age children and their families.