




Above & Beyond Schoolhouse
State-Funded Prekindergarten
Above & Beyond Schoolhouse's Prekindergarten Program is a state-funded opportunity for children ages 3 and 4. Funded by Maryland's Prekindergarten Expansion Grant, the program provides early education to eligible Maryland residents for free. By providing access to high-quality learning experiences, our Prekindergarten Program fosters a healthy start for young children in a personalized learning environment.
For the 2025-2026 school year, the Prekindergarten Expansion Program is available to:
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Tier I: three- or four-year-old children from families with a gross annual income less than or equal to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or children experiencing homelessness; OR with disabilities and Multilingual Learners if they are within 300-600% FPL. High-quality, full-day Pre-K is available at NO CHARGE to Tier I families.
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Tier II: four-year-old children from families with a gross annual income of more than 300% of FPL but not more than 600% of FPL. High-quality, full-day Pre-K is available at a SUBSIDIZED COST, on a sliding scale, for Tier II families.
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Tier III: four-year-old children from families with a gross annual income above 600% of FPL. High-quality, full-day Pre-K is available at the FULL COST of the program for Tier III Families.