Skip Navigation Arlington Public Schools OUR SCHOOLS Select a Language Disclaimer Early Childhood Section Menu Early Childhood Welcome to the APS Early Childhood page! Families: If you have been offered a seat in our VPI, Primary Montessori or Community Peer Pre-K Program, please complete the online registration process. Kindly upload all of your registration documents through our online portal. More information can be found at https://www.apsva.us/registering-your-child/online-registration/ School Mint Application Video: https://youtu.be/qcGEXrnkTp8 (additional languages will be added soon!) Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) VPI is a full day Pre-K program located at 15 elementary schools (35 classrooms). Students must turn four years old by by September 30th to be accepted into the program. A student’s family must meet income eligibility guidelines to enroll. This program follows curriculum which is research based, developmentally appropriate and has been shown to increase academic and social success for students. Primary Montessori A full day Montessori Pre-K program is offered at 6 elementary schools (18 primary classrooms) and is for students ages three to five. Students must turn three years old by September 30 to enroll. Two-thirds of the available slots are for students whose families meet income eligibility guidelines. Tuition for three-and four-year-old children is charged on a sliding fee schedule based on family income. Community Peer Pre-Kindergarten Program (CPP) Pre-K children without identified disabilities from the Arlington community have the opportunity to participate in one of the Preschool Special Education Programs through the Community Peer Pre-Kindergarten Program (CPP). Eligible students for the toddler program are 2 years 6 months through 3-years old (by September 30). Eligible students for the 3-5 year old program are 3 years 6 months through 4-years old (by September 30). The CPP program is designed to support general education experiences for our younger students with disabilities.Through this program, preschoolers from the community will participate in a high quality pre-k program at an APS elementary school.Our toddler programs provide play-based instruction to target all developmental areas with a focus on communication,interactions with peers and adults as well as fostering growing independent skills. Our 3-5 program provides instruction that is aligned with the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) program and differentiated to meet student’s needs. CPP provides pre-k students with and without disabilities opportunities to learn together and grow in all developmental areas. Any Arlington family may apply for this program. APS Pre-K Special Education & ChildFind Office The Child Find process is a part of the APS Department of Student Services and Office of Special Education.Children with suspected delays, such as in the areas of cognition, communication, hearing, vision, social-emotional skills, and/or motor skills, are referred to a student study committee to determine whether the child requires assessment for consideration of eligibility for special education services. To learn more, contact the APS ChildFind Office at 703-228-2550. Kindergarten Program Arlington Public Schools (APS) offers a high quality, developmentally appropriate kindergarten program. This full-day program is designed to meet the emotional, social, physical, and academic needs of all children and is based on the Virginia State Standards. Arlington County Office of Child & Family Services The Arlington County Office of Child & Family Services serves over 200 private preschool and daycare providers. To view a complete list, click here: https://family.arlingtonva.us/child-care/ @APS_EarlyChild APS Office of Early Childhood @APS_EarlyChild More fun ⁦@apscselementary⁩ with an end of the week dance party at recess with Mr. Clark’s VPI class! Move and groove! ⁦@APSHPEAthletics⁩ ⁦@APSVirginia⁩ https://t.co/KVqOjeW78p Published December 03, 21 4:33PM APS Office of Early Childhood @APS_EarlyChild RT @k_sliders: Its so beautiful to see our kids find a spot at the library and read. TuckahoeRocks #TuckahoeSchool @TuckPrinc @TuckPrinc @… Published December 03, 21 4:29PM APS Office of Early Childhood @APS_EarlyChild RT @EvenStart_APS: The little ones and their moms practiced using environmental print to build pre-literacy skills. Moms of older kids prac… Published December 03, 21 4:29PM APS Office of Early Childhood @APS_EarlyChild Teaching mask wearing as part of work in Practical Life ⁦@apscselementary⁩ Montessori classroom! ⁦@MPSArlington⁩ ⁦@APSVirginia⁩ https://t.co/gbRPHFPfrs Published December 02, 21 11:52AM APS Office of Early Childhood @APS_EarlyChild RT @campbell_pta: #RT @CampbellAPS: RT @meekim16: Making text to self connections: Preks read the story The Wish Tree and talked about thei… Published December 01, 21 9:17PM Follow Office 2110 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA 22204 (703) 228-6000 Questions or Feedback? webmaster@apsva.us Let's Get Social Arlington Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability. 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