Public Pre-K in Rockville, MD?

[Anonymous]

Dear Mommies and Daddies,

We have a 1 y. 4 m. old daughter who is cared for by her Daddy who works from home. We are starting to think about public pre-k for her. Is there such a thing in Montgomery County? Any advice is welcome!

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

There are programs for 4 year olds, but they are income based.

http://www.montcohs.org/

[Anonymous]

There are other programs in MCPS where the income does not have to be as limited as Head Start. I would call the MCPS office and ask about the programs and get requirements for those other programs to see if you qualify, or otherwise, start saving your money for private preschool.

[Anonymous]

If you child is just over a year, I think you are thinking about daycare right? At what age? There are lower cost programs and you might qualify for some assistance.

[Anonymous]

No, we are thinking ahead-maybe 2-3 years from now, not for right now.

I will call MCPS, thank you!

[Anonymous]

If cost is a factor, I know there is a pre-K program at Wootton HS.

[Anonymous]

There are programs for 4 year olds, but they are income based.

http://www.montcohs.org/

That is for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

To qualify for an MCPS pre K program, you would have to first qualify for free lunch by meeting severe income requirements. For a family of 3, it's currently under $35,000. You could also qualify if your child has a disability and needs special services. Here's the information for Head Start/Pre K in MoCo:

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/earlychildhood/prek/registration.aspx

[Anonymous]

When does kindergarten start? Is it free? Do you have to meet income requirements, too?

How do you live on $35,000 in MoCo?..

[Anonymous]

Kindergarten is free, starting at age 5.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When does kindergarten start? Is it free? Do you have to meet income requirements, too?

How do you live on $35,000 in MoCo?..[/quote]

with great difficulty

[Anonymous]

there is free pre-k called title-1 prek, call the school board and see if you qualify. Certain schools have it. The threshold for income is higher than headstart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:there is free pre-k called title-1 prek, call the school board and see if you qualify. Certain schools have it. The threshold for income is higher than headstart.

This is the same that was linked above. $35,000 for a family of 3. The Head Start income is even less than that.

[Anonymous]

Some high schools in MCPS have preschools where high school students learn to be teachers. I don't know about Rockville, but BCC has one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some high schools in MCPS have preschools where high school students learn to be teachers. I don't know about Rockville, but BCC has one.

There is one at Wootton HS in Rockville.

[Anonymous]

Hi - I opened up the May Quicknotes and saw the below article and thought of this thread. I don't know if you are still looking, but thought I would post this.


Registration Open for Prekindergarten/Head Start
Registration for 2012-2013 MCPS prekindergarten or Head Start classes has begun. Children must be four years old by Sept. 1, 2012, and families must be income-eligible to apply.
Walk-in applications are accepted Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Rocking Horse Road Center, 4910 Macon Road, Room 141 in Rockville. Parents can also register their children at other locations. Here is a list of locations, with dates and times.
Parents can also call 301-230-0676 for information about required documents and the application process.
Prekindergarten/Head Start program registration
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