Early Childhood Education

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)