Preschool Registration
VPI Eligibility Requirements for School Year 2024–2025
- Age
- Your child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 30
- Residency
- Your child must reside in the City of Alexandria. Check your address using the Attendance Zone Locator.
- Income
- Families with income below 200% of the federal poverty guideline percentage are eligible to apply. (Please refer to the Federal Income table)
- Families with income between 201%–350% are eligible to apply if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Child identified with special needs and the child has an Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Parents or guardians did not complete high school.
- Family is experiencing homelessness.
- Parent is under 20 years old.
- Family speaks another primary language other than English.
- Parent/guardian is having issues finding and maintaining stable employment or is a seasonal employee.
- Parent is in jail or prison.
- Experiencing violence at home.
- Concerns about alcohol and/or drug use.
- Parent/guardian is currently on long-term military deployment.
- Child lives in a foster care home.
- Family is currently experiencing changes in the household or community that are causing stress at this time.
- Families with income over 350% are also eligible to apply if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Child identified with special needs and the child has an Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Family is experiencing homelessness.
- Parents or guardians did not complete high school.
2024 U.S. Gross Annual Federal Poverty Guideline Percentage
Household Size | The VPI income eligibility is under 200% | The VPI income eligibility with other risk factors is under 350% |
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1 | $30,120 | $52,710 |
2 | $40,880 | $71,540 |
3 | $51,640 | $90,370 |
4 | $62,400 | $109,200 |
5 | $73,160 | $128,030 |
6 | $83,920 | $146,860 |
7 | $94,680 | $165,690 |
8 | $105,440 | $184,520 |
9 | $116,200 | $203,350 |
10 | $126,960 | $222,180 |
Please note: the poverty guidelines change annually. Source: HHS Poverty Guidelines
Families that do not qualify for the VPI program, please visit the following websites for childcare resources and Child Care Providers in Alexandria City.
How to Apply for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Step 1: ALX Preschool application form
- Step 2: Follow-up screening
- Step 3: Review checklist and gather documents
- Step 4: Complete required forms
- Step 5: In-person registration appointment
Step 1: ALX Preschool application form
Step 2: Follow-up screening
Step 3: Review checklist and gather documents
Step 4: Complete required forms
Step 5: In-person registration appointment
Important VPI Registration Process and Deadlines
April 2024 |
2024-2025 School Year applications open in late April 2024. An ALX Preschool registrar will review your application and contact families within 10–15 business days. |
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May 31, 2024 |
1st Priority Consideration deadline: Families that complete registration by May 31, 2024 will be considered for acceptance and notified by email upon selection. Selected families must complete an acceptance letter by June 12, 2024, to confirm a seat. |
July 1, 2024 |
2nd Priority Consideration deadline: Families that complete registration by July 1, 2024, will be considered for acceptance and notified by email upon selection. Selected families must complete an acceptance letter by July 5, 2024, to confirm a seat. |
August 1, 2024 |
3rd Priority Consideration deadline: Families that complete registration by August 1, 2024, will be considered for acceptance and notified by email upon selection. Selected families must complete an acceptance letter by August 7, 2024, to confirm a seat. |
between August 5-16, 2024 |
Teacher assignments will be emailed to families that completed the acceptance letter. |
between August 13-20, 2024 |
Teachers contact families before the start of the school year to set up a "family meet and greet" to get to know you and your child before preschool begins. This is to help the child make a smooth transition from home to school and to create a positive connection between the teacher and your family. |
August 21, 2024 |
First day of preschool for VPI students. |
August 5, 2024- March 1, 2025 |
Families that complete registration will be placed on the waitlist until a space becomes available. |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Citywide Early Childhood Programs
1340 Braddock Place
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-619-8026
vpiearlychildhood@acps.k12.va.us
Betel Yosef
Administrative Assistant/Registrar
703-619-8026
betel.yosef@acps.k12.va.us
Roxana Serrano
Bilingual Registrar
571-721-1181
roxana.serrano@acps.k12.va.us