News & Announcements


About Us

Military Road Early Learning Center is a new citywide standalone early learning center that opened in August for School Year 2021-2022. As a citywide school, there is no boundary and we are accepting applicants from all DC residents. 

Campus History

DCPS was so excited to open a school in the history Military Road School building! One of the first schools to open for African American children in 1864 after authorization from Congress, the original structure was named for its location on a road used to transport soldiers and materials to nearby Fort Stevens during the Civil War. This building was added to DC Inventory of Historic Sites in 1998 and Historic National Register of Historic Places in 2003. 

Updates about returning to in-person this fall and health protocols DCPS will follow. 

Learn more about what to expect with DCPS Pre-K and resources to support your child at home/transition to school.

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Contact Us: 

(202) 671-6410 or MilitaryRoadELCenroll@k12.dc.gov