Applications open for Henrico Schools’ 2022-23 preschool program

Henrico County Public Schools is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 Early Learning Preschool program. HCPS Early Learning Preschool is designed to provide a preschool environment for children who live in the county and who will be 4 years old by Sept. 30.

Interested parents and guardians should apply and submit required documents online. Applicants also may hand-deliver their documents by appointment. After applying and submitting documents, applicants will be contacted by the school division’s pre-K family liaison staff to complete the process.

Preschool hours vary depending on location.

Acceptance to an HCPS Early Learning Preschool classroom is granted as slots are available, after a complete application has been submitted and reviewed. Invitations for enrollment are based upon specific criteria and are not granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible students who live within the attendance zone of a school with an HCPS preschool classroom are considered first.

HCPS preschool students are taught literacy and other skills using a hands-on curriculum, including a focus on phonemic awareness; language enrichment; letters and sounds; decoding and beginning reading and writing; numeracy with a focus on numbers and number sense; and social and emotional development.

School system officials are encouraging families of children with special needs to apply. There are no exceptions to age and residency requirements, and there is no cost to families for the program. Transportation is provided for preschool students.

If you have questions, email preschool@henrico.k12.va.us or call (804) 328-8104. Because of a large call volume, email is the most efficient way to communicate, according to officials.

For details, including preschool sites, visit henricoschools.us/preschool/.