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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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Our Program Offers

  • Full-day, year-round high-quality education, including before and after care and summer programming for eligible families
  • Early Head Start, Head Start, MSDE Prekindergarten, and tuition based programming to income eligible children and their families
  • Hearing, vision, and dental screenings
  • Intervention services for children
  • Family-Centered support services
  • Family engagement services and events
  • Access to energy and housing assistance (for those meeting eligibility requirements)
  • Access to the Howard County Food Bank

 

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Enrollment Information

  • Applications accepted all year. Enrollment is currently open for the 25-26 School Year.
    • Children must be four years old by September 1, 2025 to enroll in Prekindergarten classrooms.
    • Children must be three years old by September 1, 2025 to enroll in Preschool classrooms.
    • Children must be at least 6 weeks old through 36 months of age by September 1, 2025 to be considered for enrollment in Early Head Start programming.
  • Classroom and program availability varies by location. Upon application, families will be evaluated for program eligibility. 

School Documents

Please Follow Instructions Carefully. Enrolling is a 2-Step Process.  To Enroll Your Child, You Will Need the Following:

Child’s Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Passport)
Income Verification for the previous 12 months (W-2 or 1040 Form or Pay Stubs or Supplemental Security Income or Temporary Cash Assistance benefit statement letter)
Proof of residency in Howard County (Lease or utility bill with your name listed on it and dated within the last 30 days)
Will you be able to provide all the documentation listed above?

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