RPS Preschool & Early Childhood Education
Richmond Public Schools offers a free, high-quality preschool program for eligible 3-and-4-year-olds living in the City of Richmond.
EARLY HEAD START IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Early Head Start is a free program for children 6 weeks to 2 1/2 years old that live in the City of Richmond and meet the Federal Income Guidelines.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR EARLY HEAD START
HAGA CLICK AQUI PARA APLICAR AL PROGRAMA DE EARLY HEAD START
The application link will be open from April 11 to June 30, 2022. For more information please contact Ms. Consuelo Hawkins at (804) 916-9006 or by email at chawkins@rvaschools.net
Program Overview
Through the use of The Creative Curriculum and Al’s Pals strategies all preschool students are immersed in learning through purposeful play-based experiences on topics they are familiar with from their everyday lives. Children find opportunities for rigorous skill development like counting, measurement, and language comprehension while also developing positive relationships, gross-motor skills, and problem-solving abilities.
About RPS Preschool
RPS offers full-day, high-quality early childhood education to eligible children through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI), Early Head Start, Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs. RPS preschool prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond!
Preschool Locations
2022-2023 Frequently Asked Questions for RPS Employees
- Do RPS employees need to qualify for RPS Preschool to enroll their 3-year-olds?
- Do RPS employees need to qualify for RPS Preschool to enroll their 4-year-olds?
- When would RPS employees know if their child was accepted?
- Does preschool provide transportation for RPS employees?
Do RPS employees need to qualify for RPS Preschool to enroll their 3-year-olds?
Do RPS employees need to qualify for RPS Preschool to enroll their 4-year-olds?
When would RPS employees know if their child was accepted?
Does preschool provide transportation for RPS employees?
Additional Enrollment Resources
Preschool Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Go to attendrvaschools.com to apply
Required Documents for Preschool Enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions for RPS Employees
For more information please send an email to preschool@rvaschools.net