Preschool Registration

Complete the ALX Preschool application

Learn more about ALX Preschool.

After completion of the ALX Preschool application form, the parent will be contacted by an ALX Preschool registrar within 10–15 business days.

An ALX Preschool registrar will contact the family within 10 business days of completing the ALX Preschool application form to verify the child’s age, address, and family income. The registrar will also review the program checklist and schedule an in-person appointment to bring in all required documents. In-person registration is by appointment only,  Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2024-2025 School Year Student Registration Online Forms 

2024–2025 school year registration forms must be completed entirely to be processed. After creating an online account, select "Alexandria City Public Schools VPI" for school selection. School assignment is determined by the Office of Early Childhood.  

You can also request printed forms by calling 703-619-8026 or emailing  vpiearlychildhood@acps.k12.va.us 

Shared Housing

If residing with someone else, the parent/legal guardian must complete a notarized Shared Housing Form and provide an original copy of the mortgage, deed (with a tax bill) or an original copy of the lease for the person with whom the parent/legal guardian and child(ren) are living. Additionally, the parent/legal guardian is required to provide two supporting documents (in the parent/legal guardian’s name) as listed in the registration form.

• Shared Housing Form English (PDF)
• Shared Housing Form Español (PDF)
• Shared Housing Form Amharic አማርኛ (PDF)
• Shared Housing Form Arabic بالعربية (PDF) 
   

Medical documents 

Complete medical documents: Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form (PDF)

1. Physical examination report
2. Immunization record
3. TB Screening

Ages & Stages Questionnaires:  

As part of the registration process, a parent/guardian must complete a two-part questionnaire  (ASQ and ASQ S-E screener). The links to the questionnaires will be provided during the registration appointment.  

Registration appointments are scheduled in step 2 during the application follow-up screening. Families must bring in all required documents at the in-person registration appointment. Families must be on time for the in-person appointment.  

Complete registrations are reviewed according to the percentage of federal poverty and risk factors noted above. Priority is given to families at the lowest income levels and eligibility factors. 

If the program becomes full, families that complete registration will be placed on the waitlist until a space becomes available.

Please note: Spaces are limited. Acceptance to the VPI program is not on a first-come, first-served basis. Only complete registrations can be processed for possible consideration for a space.  Priority is given to families at the lowest income levels and eligibility factors. Qualifying families that complete their registration will be placed on the VPI waitlist.