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As of this report (April 2026), JCPS has not announced major calendar revisions. However, families should monitor:

The JCPS Early Childhood program specifically focuses on providing high-quality preschool education to three- and four-year-old children who meet eligibility requirements. Because the Early Childhood schedule sometimes differs slightly from the standard K-12 calendar—particularly regarding screening days and staggered start dates—staying informed is key to a stress-free school year.

| Program | Calendar Variation | |---------|--------------------| | Head Start (full-day) | Follows above calendar exactly. | | Head Start (part-day AM/PM) | Same dates; no school on home visit/conference days. | | Early Head Start (center-based) | Operates year-round; (closed July 3). | | Inclusion Pre-K (at elementary schools) | Matches elementary schedule except for staggered start week. | jcps early childhood calendar 25 26

While JCPS elementary schools have early dismissal on Wednesdays, except on designated conference days. This supports working families and reduces classroom transition stress for young children.

| Event | Date(s) | |-------|----------| | First Day for Students (Pre-K) | (Wednesday) | | Labor Day (No School) | September 1, 2025 | | Fall Break | October 13–17, 2025 | | Thanksgiving Break | November 26–28, 2025 | | Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | | Spring Break | March 30 – April 3, 2026 | | Last Day for Students | May 21, 2026 (Thursday) | | Home Visitation / Conferences (No students) | October 6, 2025 & February 10, 2026 | As of this report (April 2026), JCPS has

| Activity | Date | |----------|------| | Online application opens for 2025–2026 | | | Priority deadline (Head Start income eligibility) | April 15, 2025 | | Lottery for oversubscribed sites | May 5, 2025 | | Family orientation sessions | July 28–31, 2025 (at assigned school) |

JCPS Early Childhood Communications (simulated for planning purposes) This report is for informational use. Confirm all dates with your child’s school before the 2025–2026 year begins. | | Inclusion Pre-K (at elementary schools) |

Entering the JCPS early childhood program requires specific health documentation: Due before entry into school.