East Columbia Preschool

Cooperative Education

East Columbia Preschool (ECP) is a state-approved, fully licensed cooperative preschool.

Our Curriculum is endorsed by the Maryland State Department of Education. ECP has been providing a nurturing educational environment for preschoolers in Howard County Since 1974. (License # 56054)

News

Please join us for our Open House on Friday, August 28th from 10-11am! Come explore, play, meet our wonderful teachers, and see what makes our preschool such a special place to learn and grow!

News & Events

Registration

2026-2027 Registration Dates:
Current Students and Alumni: January 13, 2026 at 10am – January 14 at 10am
New Students: January 15, 2026 at 10am

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Fundraising

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Happy Parents!

“My family has loved ECP for our oldest two children, and we can’t wait to send our youngest. The teachers’ dedication, enthusiasm, and creativity has always amazed us, but even more now that we are engaged in virtual learning. I can rest easy knowing that my children are nurtured and cared for and will leave ECP completely equipped to handle kindergarten.”

Jamie F 2016-2021

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