We offer part-time morning programs for 2s, 3s, and 4s. Children must be the target age by September 1st, and they stay in the same class all year.
Our year begins in September and continues through May. With a few exceptions, the calendar and inclement weather response follows that of the Howard County Public School System.
Registration for new students typically begins the Winter prior to the fall the child begins at Clarlen. We follow the public school model of requiring students to reach the target age by September 1st.
Children currently enrolled at Clarlen and their siblings have priority for class placement for the following year. Class formation is based on the needs of the community.
Tuition is paid in three parts:
Snacks, supplies, insurance, and most field trips are included.
There is also a registration fee: a one time $175.00, non-refundable fee paid at the time of registration.
2025-26 Calendar
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Parent orientation 7pm
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4s orientation
Thursday, August 28, 2025 3s orientation
Monday, September 1, 2025 No school [Labor Day]
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 2s orientation
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 2s orientation
week of September 8th Lunch Bunch starts
week of September 15th Enrichment and extra day start
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 No School - Rosh Hashanah Thursday, October 2, 2025 No School - Yom Kippur
Friday, October 17, 2025 No school [MSEA conv]
Monday, October 20, 2025 No School
November 24 to November 28, 2025
Thanksgiving break
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
to
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 Winter break
Monday, January 19, 2026 No school [MLK]
Monday, January 26, 2026 No school
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 No school
Monday, February 16, 2026 No school [President's day]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 No school
Friday, March 20, 2026 No School
Monday, March 30, 2026
to
Monday, April 6, 2026 Spring Break
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 No School
Friday, May 22, 2026 No school
Monday, May 25, 2026 No school [Memorial Day]
Have a great Summer! See you in September!
