Our Schools Directory Adobe Acrobat Reader Contact Us English Home About Us Academics Families Students Employees Community Division of Teaching & Learning Curriculum Areas Instructional Resources & Technology Library Services Early Learning Online Learning Preschool Opportunities Due to the current COVID-19 Virus precautions, the Chesapeake Public Schools Preschool Initiative (CPI) Applications and Required Documents can only be accepted electronically, and screening interviews can only be conducted by telephone. The CHESAPEAKE PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE (CPI) is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and who live in Chesapeake. The program is designed to give eligible children opportunities to create a firm educational foundation that can be used to achieve academic and social success. Acceptance into the program is determined on eligibility criteria and identified risk factors, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Risk factors include, but are not limited to; family income, level of parent/legal guardian education, housing concerns or homelessness, and special needs or disability. Starting March 1, 2021, the CPI Office will begin screening new applicants for the 2021-2022 4-year-old preschool program. Applications and required documents must be submitted electronically to cpscpi@cpschools.com. Applications are available at the links below. The deadline to submit CPI applications and required documents is June 25, 2021. Applications received after June 25, 2021 will be placed on a waiting list to be screened for eligibility. Selection and notifications will take place by the end of June. Chesapeake Public Schools Preschool Initiative Application (PDF) Online Fillable Chesapeake Public Schools Preschool Initiative Application (doc) Print Only CPI Informational Flyer – English (PDF) CPI Informational Flyer – Spanish (PDF) If you are looking for preschool opportunities through HEAD START, please call 757-673-0548 and ask to speak to Mrs. Murphy or Ms. Williams. OTHER PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION Young students who have identified developmental delays may be eligible to attend classes that provide early childhood special education. Children ages 2 to 5 are enrolled in their neighborhood schools. Individualized educational programs are developed so that daily instruction is designed to address specific weaknesses and build on the strengths of each child. The program is cost-free for eligible students. For information regarding student testing and eligibility procedures, call 494-7600. REVERSE MAINSTREAMING Reverse mainstream brings non-disabled children into preschool classes serving children with developmental delays. It allows a variety of children to learn and play together, builds self-esteem, develops acceptance of others, provides age-appropriate peer models, and includes age-appropriate activities. Employees of the Chesapeake Public Schools and residents of Chesapeake may enroll their 3- or 4-year old children in the program. Space is limited and tuition will be a flat fee based upon the days of attendance. Payment will be expected at the time of registration. The child will NOT be permitted to start until FULL payment is received. In most cases, transportation is provided. Applications are available at schools with Early Childhood Special Education and kindergarten programs. Resources CHESAPEAKE READY TO READ COALITION MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Chesapeake Public Schools Chesapeake Public Library CHIP/Healthy Families Square One Cathedral of Faith Christian School Chesapeake Health Department United Way (Raising A Reader) LINKS TO INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY LEARNING FOR PRESCHOOLERS http://www.naeyc.org http://www.zerotothree.org http://www.childrensdefense.org http://www.aecf.org http://www.unitedwayqc.org/bornlearning Checklist for Child’s Development – Infant & Toddler INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS http://www.getreadytoread.org http://www.agintheclass.org/ http://pals.virginia.edu/tools-activities.html Contact Contact Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI): Mrs. Lauren Perez CPI Coordinator Email Lauren Perez Phone: 757-842-4099 Locations B.M. Williams Primary 1100 Battlefield Blvd. N. Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-547-0238 Camelot Elementary 2901 Guenevere Drive Chesapeake, VA 23323 757-558-5347 Georgetown Primary 436 Providence Road Chesapeake, VA 23325 757-578-7060 Rena B. Wright Primary 600 Park Avenue Chesapeake, VA 23324 757-494-7585 Southwestern Elementary 4410 Airline Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23321 757-465-6310 Thurgood Marshall Elementary 2706 Border Road Chesapeake, VA 23324 757-494-7515 Western Branch Primary 4122 Terry Drive Chesapeake, VA 23321 757-638-7951 Head Start Office of Human Affairs 3303 Airline Blvd. Suite 1-A Portsmouth, VA 23701 Phone: 757-673-0548 Fax: 757-673-0645 Early Childhood Special Education Reverse Mainstream Program Towanda Shirley Edwards-Wilson Center Chesapeake, VA 23324 Phone: 757-494-7600 Fax: 757-494-7573 Email Towanda Shirley Copyright ©2021 Chesapeake Public Schools. Chesapeake, VA. All Rights Reserved. • Accessibility • Contact CPS • Discrimination Policy • Privacy Policy • Site Map • Terms of Use