Division of Early Childhood Programs and Services

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