AACPS provides high-quality, developmentally appropriate, early childhood programs that educate the child in an inclusive environment honoring all children's limitless potential and individual differences. 

• Kindergarten Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • To determine what the local school is for a specific address, check the School Assignment Locator.

• 3-Year-Old and 4-Year-Old Prekindergarten Application are now open for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • Here is information and an article that highlights our prekindergarten programs. 

• Early Admission to Kindergarten Applications have closed for the 2024-2025 school year.

AACPS provides families with the opportunity to enroll their child in the Maryland Prekindergarten Program and choose from several different settings. Prekindergarten for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds in Anne Arundel County will be available in elementary schools and in private provider settings. A list of the private providers will be posted on this website as soon as Anne Arundel County is notified of the participating providers.  The options for private providers are based on the eligible private providers who applied and received grants to participate this year from the Maryland State Department of Education. Parents may also choose a child care program: Locate: Child Care. 

These standards help our students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a competitive 21st century economy and create consistent learning goals across the state, regardless of where students live.

For family resources, please visit our Early Childhood Family Resource Page to find ways to help engage your child in all all areas of development.