Eligibility & Sites

Acceptance into the program is not on a first-come, first-served basis, and a limited number of Pre-Kindergarten spots are available. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 30 of the school year for which you are applying.
• The child's primary residence must be in Virginia Beach, VA.

In addition, eligible students are selected based on the following VPI eligibility criteria and identified risk factors:

• Having low family income (based on Federal Poverty Guidelines);
• Having a parent who did not complete high school;
• Lacking fixed, regular or adequate housing (homelessness); and/or
• Having an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the child while falling in a qualifying family income bracket—the IEP team will determine if this general education classroom is the most appropriate setting.

Other factors are also considered but have lower priority.