Pre-K and Kindergarten at RCPS: What Families Need to Know

2026-03-05

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What should families know about RCPS pre-K? Who is eligible, and how can those early school experiences help set the stage for long-term success? In this episode of the RCPS Community Partner Café, host Katie LaPira sits down with Michele Judd, RCPS Director of Federal Programs, and Blair Harper, principal at River Bend Elementary, to talk about the RCPS pre-K program. Michele and Blair explain who the program is designed to support, how families can apply, and what children experience in those first c...

What should families know about RCPS pre-K? Who is eligible, and how can those early school experiences help set the stage for long-term success?

In this episode of the RCPS Community Partner Café, host Katie LaPira sits down with Michele Judd, RCPS Director of Federal Programs, and Blair Harper, principal at River Bend Elementary, to talk about the RCPS pre-K program. Michele and Blair explain who the program is designed to support, how families can apply, and what children experience in those first classroom days, from play-based learning and early literacy skills to building friendships and confidence.

Whether you’re exploring pre-K for the first time or preparing for kindergarten in the near future, this conversation offers helpful insight into how RCPS supports young learners and their families.

Learn more about eligibility, application timelines, and how these early years help children build the skills they need for a successful start in school. Check out these resources for more information:

https://www.rcps.net/page/prek-k

https://www.rcps.net/o/rcps/page/preschool

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