MCPS has shared that registration for the upcoming school year (2025-2026) for Prekindergarten and Head Start will begin on March 3rd and online registration for kindergarten will begin on February 3rd. Additional information below, per MCPS:
Prekindergarten and Head Start registration will begin Monday, March 3, for the 2025-2026 school year. These programs enroll children who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, as well as a limited number of openings for children who will be 3 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. Families must be income-eligible to apply and can register their children online. In-person registration support is also available at multiple locations.
If your child was 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, you may still register for Prekindergarten/Head Start for the remainder of this school year. Click here for how to register. For more information about eligibility guidelines, required documents or how to register online, call 240-740-4530 or visit the MCPS website.
Online registration for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year opens on Monday, Feb. 3. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2025 are eligible to register. Registration will be online through the ParentVUE portal. If your family is new to MCPS, you will need to create a ParentVue account here. For more information about eligibility and the registration process, visit the MCPS Kindergarten Enrollment webpage or contact your local elementary school.