Application Period: March 3, 2025 – April 16, 2025
Traditional/Neighborhood Schools: To apply, please complete your application by visiting www.baltimorecityschools.org/SEMS
Charter Schools: To apply, please get in touch with the school for more information regarding their admissions process and timeline. If instructed to utilize the Infinite Campus Online Registration (OLR) system, please access through the following links:
New City Schools Parents: Online Registration Kiosk
Existing City Schools Parents: Log into Parent Portal and navigate to: More > Online Registration > New Registration SY2526
Explore our Schools: To learn more about our school options including contact information, programs, achievement data, pictures, and more, please visit www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/schools.
2025-26 Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Listing: Click here to view the number of classrooms and seats available at each school community
Welcome to City Schools!
Congratulations! It's time to enroll your child in Pre-K or kindergarten!
Rock and Enroll in Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year!
Every day in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn |
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a new math skill | how to work with others | a new word | how to make friends |
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ROCK AND ENROLL IN CITY SCHOOLS’ PRE-K & K
Parent Testimonials
The Pre-K/K teachers at Gardenville have not only taught my children the important building blocks for learning but have also become an integral part of their social development. The school and teachers offer so much of themselves. My sons are thriving at Gardenville, and I look forward to many more years of education.”
- S. Ford
Gardenville Elementary Parent
This is my child's second year at Johnston Square Elementary; she is now in Kindergarten ... I love the thoughtful attention each child is provided with at Johnston Square. The teachers truly care about each child; they develop genuine connections with their students, and they know their interests, their families, and how to best teach them. I see this when my child talks about their day when she talks about her teachers, and through my communication with her teacher as well.
- C. Moore
Johnston Square Elementary School Parent
My daughter loves everything about her hands-on learning experience here at Leith Walk. She has opened up so much since attending school. The curriculum and learning material that is presented to them is extraordinary. I personally watch the kids enjoying this experience of learning. My child comes home every day happy to share what she learns.”
- T. McCullough
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School Parent
I was nervous about sending my son to Commodore John Rodgers because he is type 1 diabetic. The school nurse and staff are extremely supportive and knowledgeable about diabetes. I feel safe when my son goes to school because I know he is well taken care of.”
- P. Martin
Commodore John Rogers Parent
Registration
As free, all-day pre-K becomes accessible to more students, there are a few changes this year. Because of changes to the income requirements, many more families will now qualify for early enrollment in pre-K.
Application Dates:
Event | Date |
Application window opens for all Pre-k and Kindergarten families | March 3, 2025 |
Application window ends for all Pre-k and Kindergarten. | April 16, 2025 |
Families receive school placement offers | May 16, 2025 |
Deadline for families to accept or decline school placement offers | May 23, 2025 |
Other Important Dates:
March 3, 2025-April 16, 2025: Application window for early admission testing into kindergarten and 1st grade
July 14, 2025-August 8, 2025: Summer enrollment/transfer window for new and current families
August 25, 2025: First day of the 2025-26 school year!
Baltimore City Community-Based Pre-K Providers
Income eligible families with children turning 3 or 4 by September 1st can apply to Pre-K Programs with community-based providers in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools. These Pre-K programs are free for income-eligible families. Our private provider partners operate independently but maintain a collaborative relationship with Baltimore City Public Schools and meet MSDE standards for high-quality Pre-K programming. If you are interested in enrolling your child at one of these locations, please contact the provider directly.
Site name | Location(s) | Contact name | Contact email | Contact phone | Program hours | Before and after care | Additional information |
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Serenity's 1st Step Learning Center | 3120 Gwynn Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21216 | Patricia Neal | (443) 414-9459 | 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | This multi-age family child care program participates in the state-funded pre-K. | |
Little Troopers | 1918 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 | Bonita Bordley | (443) 570-3685 | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | This multi-age family child care program participates in the state-funded pre-K. | |
Inheritance Academy & Child Development Center | 5815 Moravia Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206 | Ms. Dawn Roberts | (443) 840-9077 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Aftercare opportunities are available. | At Inheritance Academy, your child will learn through hands-on discovery, building early literacy, math, and science skills while exploring music, art, and movement. | |
Little Flowers ECDC | 1526 N Fremont Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 | Jasmine Hardy | (410) 728-2222 | 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Little Flowers Early Childhood & Development Center, Inc. recognizes the importance of positioning children where they can be successful by providing them with a safe, nurturing, and clean learning environment, guided by well-trained early childhood educators. | ||
Lin's Kids Childcare | 2107 Mura Street Baltimore, MD 21213 | India Ivery | (667) 212-5110 | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Before and after-care services, breakfast, lunch, and snacks are available. | Lin's Kids Childcare is a licensed early learning center offering prekindergarten services to 3—and 4-year-old students. Their program operates as a private school serving families and children in our community as a "home away from home." They follow a vibrant school schedule and use an MSDE-approved curriculum led by Certified MSDE Teachers. They are committed to quality education and family services. | |
Dayspring Head Start | 1919 N. Broadway, 21213 | Dominque Chandler | (420) 327-7206 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Dayspring Head Start provides a high-quality early childhood and family development services for low-income children (ages 3-5) and families in Baltimore City. Head Start services are federally funded and free for families who meet income requirements or qualify for public assistance. Enrollment is prioritized for families with the greatest need and for children with disabilities and/or those living in foster care or experiencing homelessness. | ||
Kidz College | 3307 W Northern Parkway Baltimore, MD 21215 | Tonya Lawrence | (443) 414-2589 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | This multi-age family child care program participates in the state-funded pre-K. | |
Achievements at Kennedy Krieger | 3901 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211 | Diane Appel | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | This full-day prekindergarten program is for three and four year-olds with typical development and those who might benefit from an inclusive program. The program enriches child development and comprehensive learning experiences through play and open-ended exploration. Classrooms have a low student-to-staff member ratio to allow for the learning and social-emotional needs of each child to be met. | |||
All My Children Childcare Center | 834 Guilford Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Shannon Mayo | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Before and after care available | They provide a healthy, safe and educational program. All meals are included. They work with children of all abilities and help them reach their full potential and have them ready for Kindergarten. | ||
A World of Friends School Inc. | 4701 Hazelwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206 | Jennifer Dorsey | (443) 835-0738 cell (667) 309-3650 office | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Pre-K expansion hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | A World of Friends School is a nature inspired pre-k program that has the honor of providing pre-k for both 3- and 4-year-old students who qualify for our free grant. They provide in-house speech & language, OT, and PT services for all students that need support in the classroom. Their teachers are MSDE Certified Teachers. They have 20 years' experience serving Baltimore City. | |
St. Vincent De Paul of Baltimore Head Start | Fatima Location: 6400 E. Pratt St. Baltimore MD 21224 Arlington Early Child Development Center Location: 3705 W. Rogers Ave. Baltimore, MD 21215 | Ronda Cox | (443) 681-1945 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore operates six fully credentialed Head Start sites and four licensed Early Head Start sites in Baltimore City. Classes are full-day and include free breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. Acceptance is based on age and income eligibility, and available space in classes. | ||
Downtown Baltimore Child Care | University Center Location: 237 Arch St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Weinberg Early Childhood Center Location: 901 N Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21205 Homewood Early Learning Center Location: 200 Wyman Park Dr, Baltimore, MD 21211 | Angie Beteta | (443) 642-3596 | Weinberg: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Downtown Baltimore Child Care, Inc. (DBCC) is a non-profit, early education organization providing all-day, year-round child care services to families of the Baltimore area. DBCC fosters play-based learning through nurturing relationships and intentional environments. DBCC honors the natural curiosity and interests of children as they develop intellectual, emotional, physical and social skills, including how to cooperate and contribute as a member of a larger community. | ||
Tots R Us Early Learning Center LLC | 3902 W Overlea Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206 | (443) 961-3036 | 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. | Before and after care available | The Tots R Us Early Learning Center Pre-K program is all about giving young learners a strong start in a warm, engaging environment. Designed for 3- and 4-year-olds, the program focuses on hands-on learning, social-emotional growth, and early literacy and math skills. |