Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)

Childcare Assistance · Virginia · Free

Free state-funded preschool program for at-risk 4-year-olds across Virginia providing high-quality early childhood education in school and community-based settings. VPI is administered through local school divisions and targets children from low-income families or with other risk factors. Enrollment is competitive in many areas. Contact your local Virginia school division's early childhood office to apply. Program hours typically follow the school schedule and transportation may be available.

Contact & Details

Address: Programs in school divisions statewide

Hours: School-day schedule; varies by district

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