ACPS offers free pre-kindergarten to qualifying families through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). The purpose of VPI is to provide quality early childhood programs for at-risk four-year-olds. VPI is a program designed for families who might not otherwise be able to access quality early childhood education opportunities.

Program Highlights:

• Full-day classes for four-year-old children from 8:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m
• Highly-qualified and licensed teachers.
• Research-based curriculum with an emphasis on facilitating language development, social skills, problem-solving skills, and physical development.
• Literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music and physical activities incorporated into all aspects of the daily routine.
• Breakfast, lunch, and snack available.
• Offered at the Early Childhood Center, William Ramsay Elementary School, and Jefferson-Houston School. The school assignment is based on the nearest geographic serving school location.

Registration

Eligibility Requirements

Important VPI Registration Dates and Office Closings: 

• Virginia Preschool Initiative office closings:
  
  • As of Monday, March 16, 2020, all ACPS schools and offices will be closed until further notice. Please visit www.acps.k12.va.us for the most up to date information.