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Divisions > Early Childhood Development > Early Learning Branch
Public Prekindergarten-Kindergarten Programs



For more information about Prekindergarten (Pre-K) programs, see the following:

·          MSDE Pre-K Fact Sheet

·          Statewide Directory of Public Pre-K Programs

·          Frequently Asked Questions:

Ø         FAQs for Local School Systems

Ø  FAQs for Parents and Families

 

 

 

For more information about Kindergarten programs, please see the following Frequently Asked Questions:
 

Ø        FAQs – Kindergarten

Ø        FAQs – Mandatory Kindergarten Attendance: Level of Maturity Waivers

 


 
Contact Information
Michael Cockey, Early Learning Specialist
Division of Early Childhood Development
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 

(410) 767-0602 (Baltimore office)
(410) 713-3437 (Salisbury office)
Fax:  410-333-6226
Email:  mcockey@msde.state.md.us
Valerie Kaufmann, Early Learning Branch Chief
Division of Early Childhood Development
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:  (410) 767-6549
Fax:  410-333-6226
Email:  valeriek@msde.state.md.us
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