The Family Child Care Alliance's Pre-Kindergarten Program provides learning experiences that address cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical needs of young children.

Registered Provider in the State of Maryland in good standing.
Maryland EXCELS Level 3, 4, or 5.
- Preference will be given to programs published at Level 5 in Maryland EXCELS or published at Level 3 or 4 with a plan in place to publish at Level 5 within one year.
Currently enrolled eligible children or space for eligible children. Pre-K students must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2021.
Automatic eligibility for a prekindergarten program will occur when a child meets the age of entry guidelines and meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Is from an economically disadvantaged background. Someone in the household receives Food Supplement Program (FSP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or has an Independence Card. The Family MUST provide a copy of their benefits card as well as a copy of the benefits letter they received.
- The family yearly income falls at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for 2021.
  - 2 family members - $52,260
  - 3 family members - $65,880
  - 4 family members - $79,500
  - 5 family members - $93,120
  - 6 family members - $106,740
  - 7 family members - $120,360
  - 8 family members - $133,980
  - For each additional family member add $13,620
- The student has an Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The Family MUST provide a copy of the child's IEP/IFSP.

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