Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)

ACPS offers preschool to qualifying families through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). The purpose of VPI is to provide quality early childhood programs for at-risk children who are residents of Alexandria City and unserved by Head Start program funding. Eligibility is based on family income and child and family risk factors. VPI is a program designed for families who might not otherwise have access to quality early childhood education opportunities.

Program Highlights:

• Full-day classes for 3 and 4-year-old children 
• Highly qualified and licensed teachers
• A research-based curriculum that emphasizes facilitating language development, social skills, problem-solving skills and physical development.
• Literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music and physical activities are incorporated into all aspects of the daily routine
• Breakfast, lunch and a snack are available.
• DASH Bus is free and available for parent/guardian to transport for pick up /drop off.
• The school assignment is based on the nearest geographic serving school location. VPI spaces are limited. 
• Programs are offered at:
  • Early Childhood Center at John Adams Elementary School 
    8:15 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
    5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
     
  • William Ramsay Elementary School 
    8:00 a.m.–2:35 p.m.  
    5700 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
     
  • Douglas MacArthur Elementary School 
    8:00 a.m.–2:35 p.m.
    1101 Janneys Ln. Alexandria, VA 22302
     
  • Jefferson Houston PreK–8 School
    8:00 a.m.- 2:35 p.m.   
    1501 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
     
  • Minnie Howard Campus of Alexandria City High School 
    8:00 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
    3785 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302
    
    
     

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