Early Childhood (Pre-K)

Pre-K Enrollment for School Year 2023-24

The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI): schedule your phone screening by visiting: https://acpsvpi.setmore.com. 

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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:

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

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)

Contact Information

Jane Richardson, M.A., M.Ed., NBCT
Coordinator, Citywide Early Childhood Programs
1340 Braddock Place, 4th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
jane.richardson@acps.k12.va.us