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MSAD #51 Pre-K Lottery for 2026-2027 School Year

The program will run half days (an AM session and a PM session), four days per week (M, Tu, Th, F) for approximately 145 days during the school year.  On the occasional full day Wednesday, both morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) Pre-K sessions will be held. The program is located at Mabel I. Wilson school and is in partnership with Child Development Services.

Per State law, in order to be considered your child must be 4, but not 5, years old before October 15, 2026 and you must be a resident of Cumberland or North Yarmouth.  

Screenings will take place in person at Mabel I. Wilson School for eligible children during the second week of February.

If you are interested in your child being included in the Pre-K lottery, please fill out the interest application linked the interest application no later than Friday, January 23, 2026.

Children playing outside during Pre-K Lottery 2026-2027 registration announcement.