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Prekindergarten

The word PreK with pencil, apple and ruler

The goal of the Prekindergarten program is to prepare children socially, emotionally, physically, and academically for kindergarten and beyond.

Pre-K3
(3-Year Old)

The Pre-K3 program offers a continuum of half-day and full-day options, available at the Early Learning Center (ELC), La Plata, Early Learning Center (ELC), Waldorf; the FB Gwynn Center; Mary H. Matula Elementary School; Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School and William A. Diggs Elementary School.

Pre-K4
(4-Year Old)

The Pre-K4 program offers full day classes at all 23 elementary schools and the Early Learning Center, La Plata.

Additional Options for Prekindergarten

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requires the implementation of a mixed delivery system. CCPS has private provider partners allowing families a choice in prekindergarten programs through the mixed delivery system. Private provider partners follow the same application tiers and also require income verification documentation. Private provider partners have slots for 3-year-old and 4-year-old Prekindergarten students. If you are interested in a slot with one of the private provider partners, please contact the provider directly.

Application Process


For questions about Prekindergarten, please contact:

Mrs. Beth Sorsby, M.Ed, NBCT
Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs
earlychildhood@ccboe.com