Pre-K Enrollment for School Year 2022-23

The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) enrollment starts on April 20 for parents who have previously called in and set up appointments or filled out paper or online forms.

If you have a child who is eligible for the VPI program, schedule your phone screening by visiting: https://acpsvpi.setmore.com  

Vision

Every student succeeds: Provide safe and inclusive first school experiences that prepare the whole child and inspire a life-long love for learning.

Mission

Early Childhood Programs are a critical PIECE of a quality educational experience. We endeavor to:

Prepare the whole child

Inspire learning

Ensure positive experiences

Cooperate with families and the community

Establish a foundation for success

Program Opportunities

The ACPS Early Childhood Programs consist of two components:

• Pre-K through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Citywide Early Childhood Initiatives

ACPS is committed to working collaboratively with our early childhood community to ensure high-quality early learning opportunities for our youngest learners.

• Common Agenda - Early Care and Education in Alexandria (PDF)
• Alexandria City Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Programs Community Flyer (PDF)

Early Childhood Department Description (PDF)