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 three components: Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI), Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT), and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).

• Pre-K through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)
• Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT)
• 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.  Please visit the sites below to learn more information about the systems building and alignment work currently underway.

• Early Care and Education Work Group (ECEW)
• Common Agenda - Early Care and Education in Alexandria (PDF)

Early Childhood Department Description (PDF)