
Come Learn and Play at DCPS
Wondering how to navigate the lottery to choose DCPS?
Visit MySchoolDC.org
Explore Pre-K options using the “school finder” and attending open houses
Select up to 12 schools that interest you
Complete and submit an application by
March 1st
Enroll at your school match after April 1st
Curious about Pre-K at DCPS?
Start your application today on My School DC.
Enter the My School DC lottery today!
Start your application today
on My School DC.

Wondering how to help your child get ready for Pre-K?
Join us for an upcoming session of Ready for Pre-K!
FAQs
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You must live in DC
Pre-K3 (PK3) students must be 3 years old by September 30, 2022
Pre-K4 (PK4) students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2022
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Any family with a child who is eligible for Pre-K but is not currently enrolled in Pre-K at DCPS should use the My School DC Lottery in order to apply and enroll in Pre-K at DCPS.
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Visit the My School DC website at MySchoolDC.org
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