This section provides information on standards, curriculum and assessment, and professional development resources to support the teaching and learning of children from Prekindergarten through Grade 2.

For all of us, the goal is to promote children’s learning and development both now and as a foundation for future success.  The Division of Early Childhood offers information and resources to support everyone who is involved in achieving this goal for all of Maryland’s children.

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Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Information

Download information on Maryland’s Prekindergarten programs…

• MSDE Pre-K Fact Sheet (DOC)
• Statewide Directory of Public Pre-K Programs (PDF)
• FAQs for Local School Systems (DOC)
• FAQs for Parents and Families (DOC)
• Local Early Learning Supervisors/Coordinators/Directors (DOC)

Learn more about Maryland Pre-K Grant Programs

Questions can be submitted to prekexpansiongrant.msde@maryland.gov. 

… and Maryland’s public kindergarten programs:

• FAQs – Kindergarten (PDF)
• FAQs – Mandatory Kindergarten Attendance: Level of Maturity Waivers (DOC)