Pre-K Lottery Registration
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Pre-K Lottery Registration
Updated
The GCPS Pre-K program will be accepting online applications for the 2026-27 Pre-K Lottery March 16 through April 19.
Please note: the lottery closes at 5 p.m. on April 19.
The lottery drawing will be held on May 4 and families will be notified by May 7.
Children must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2026, to apply for the GCPS Pre-K program and they must reside in the McKendree school zone.
Please read our Pre-K Enrollment Guidelines and read our Pre-K Lottery FAQs about the lottery process. If you have additional questions, contact the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness at GCPS.EarlyLearning@gcpsk12.org.