Pre-Kindergarten Program

• The LCS Pre-K programs are grant funded through the Virginia Preschool Initiative.
• Programs are contingent upon funding & program locations are subject to change. 
• Children in LCS Pre-K programs are cared for and taught by knowledgeable licensed teachers and staff with skills to support their development and learning.
• LCS Pre-K programs focus on the necessary literacy, math, self-regulation, and social emotional skills needed to be successful when entering kindergarten.
• The following LCS schools offer Pre-K programming:
  • Hutcherson Early Learning Center
  • Paul Munro Elementary
  • Robert S. Payne Elementary

The program is available for children ages 3-4 years old by September 30, 2021 and meets eligibility criteria in accordance with the Virginia Preschool Initiative Guidelines.

Step 1

Complete and submit an online application for the select program.

Step 2

An LCS representative will call to schedule your Pre-K Intake Appointment. (Appointments will begin in May 2021).

Step 3

Bring the following documents to your Pre-K Intake Appointment:

• Child’s state birth certificate (Application for Birth Certificate - Vital Record)
• Updated physical examination record (School Entrance Physical Examination Form)
• Immunization Record (Immunization Requirements)
• Two proofs of residency (lease, mortgage, utility bill)
• One proof of income (W2 or paystub)
• Any special education, legal, or medical records that the school might need.

Step 4

Parent/legal guardians of accepted students will receive a letter via U.S. Mail and/or electronic email.