Pre-Kindergarten (GSRP)

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We are proud to offer free pre-kindergarten (GSRP) for our BCPS families. GSRP is a 4 day per week classroom-based experience that helps to prepare children for kindergarten. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2022 to apply.

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Our pre-K program includes:

Play-based learning for essentials like colors, letters, numbers, fine motor skills and more.
Full-day preschool (Monday–Thursday)
Classrooms conveniently located inside Dudley STEM, Fremont International Academy, LaMora Park, Post-Franklin and Valley View making transportation easier and helping prepare pre-schoolers for their elementary years
Transportation available
Free breakfast and lunch served daily
Certified teachers with a specialty in early childhood education
Quality curriculum
Field trips
6:1 student to adult ratio

After completing your application through www.mychildneedspreschool.com, visit the early childhood office at 3 W. Van Buren Street to provide the following documents:

Certified birth certificate
Immunization Records
Copy of child's last physical
Proof of income and residency
A pre-K enrollment packet (to be filled out upon arrival)

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Early Learning: (269) 965-9480.

Office of Early Childhood Education

Chandra Youngblood

Director of Elementary Education

(269) 660-5821 Email

Juliette Antilla

Office of Early Childhood

(269) 965-9480 Email

Doris Mann

Teaching & Learning Services, District

(269) 965-9478 Email