Alexandria Preschool Programs

If you are looking for a preschool program the City of Alexandria offers three early childhood programs that are as follow and can be found at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/preschool/index.php
1) Pre-Kindergarten (VPI)
2) Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT)
3) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

The PLT applications for the 2014-2015 school year will be available on March 1, 2014 and below there is more information regarding this great PLT program!
I hope this helps you to find the right program for your child.

The Alexandria City Public Schools invites three- and four-year-old typically developing children to be included in three hour preschool classes for children with delays in their development. Typically developing 3- and 4-year-old children from the community serve as role models for language, play, social and physical skills for preschoolers with special needs. In return, they receive a free developmental screening and a quality early childhood program taught by a teacher with a degree in early childhood special education and a qualified para-professional.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jane Richardson 
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator 
5651 Rayburn Avenue 
Alexandria, VA 22301 
Phone: 703-578-8217 
Fax: 703-578-8218 
E-mail: jane.richardson@acps.k12.va.us

APPLICATION CRITERIA OF PLT PROGRAM

Family is able to provide transportation for student to attend a half day class (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 11:20 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
Children must be two years, 6 months to four-years-old by September 30.
Children must pass a developmental screening and be observed by an ACPS preschool special education teacher.
Preference given to children who live within the school boundaries of Jefferson-Houston, Charles Barrett, and John Adams.
Preference given to children who have had no formal early childhood school experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Complete the PLT program application (available March 1) athttp://www.acps.k12.va.us/preschool/plt.php

Step 2: Return completed application to the preschool site closest to your home:

Jefferson-Houston: Caitlyn Schnure or via e-mail to caitlyn.schnure@acps.k12.va.us
Charles Barrett: Heather Chiles or via e-mail to heather.chiles@acps.k12.va.us
John Adams: Paula Craft or via e-mail to paula.craft@acps.k12.va.us
Step 3: Participate in a Screening Event and Play Observation.

Step 4: Receive notification in June. Parents must sign an agreement ensuring that their child will attend school five days a week, according to the school schedule. Parents must also register their child at the school and must provide transportation.

School Registration - required documentation for ACPS registration:
Two different documents showing Alexandria City residency (ex. a rent receipt, lease agreement, utility bill, or personal property tax receipt)
Child's original birth certificate (will be copied in the school office)
Proof that the adult registering the child is the parent or legal guardian (names on birth certificate matches the parent's picture ID or court documents of legal custody)
Completed Virginia School Entrance Health Form showing a physical examination given within 12 months prior to child's first day of school, showing required immunizations (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, and hepatitis B).
Results of PPD tuberculin skin test given within previous 12 months with dates received and read, or a written risk assessment statement from a licensed health care provider.