All Virginia children, regardless of background or zip code, are capable of and deserve to enter kindergarten ready.
Why Pre-Kindergarten Works
Strengthening early childhood experiences can help prepare more Virginia children for kindergarten.
- Children in LCS Pre-Kindergarten program are cared for and taught by knowledgeable licensed teachers and staff with skills to support their development and learning.
- Pre-kindergarten focuses on the necessary literacy, math, self-regulation, and social skills needed to be successful when entering kindergarten.
- Children are encouraged and taught in ways that are fun and exciting which can stimulate an excitement for learning!
Who May Apply – Lynchburg City Schools Pre-Kindergarten Program
- LCS Pre-Kindergarten applications are accepted for children who will be four years old on or before September 30, 2019.
- Parents of children who are residents of the city of Lynchburg.
How to Apply
- Complete the Pre-Kindergarten Application (Español) and return it to one of the following locations:
- In person at any LCS elementary school, the LCS Administration Building, or the Lyn-CAG Head Start program
- By mail or fax to:
Tish Farrow
915 Court St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Fax: (434) 522-3774
- Applications are available online or at one of the following locations:
- LCS elementary schools
- LCS Administration Building
- Hutcherson Early Learning Center
- Johnson's Health Clinic
- Head Start Centers
- Lynchburg City Parks and Recreation
- Lynchburg Community Action Group
- Lynchburg Public Library
Selection Process – Lynchburg City Schools Pre-Kindergarten
- Only children who will be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2019 will be screened.
- Once applications are received, parents/guardians will be contacted to schedule an appointment for the Pre-Kindergarten screening; after openings are filled, parents/guardians may still apply and eligible children will be placed on a wait list.
- Acceptance is based on meeting one or more criteria set by the state and LCS Pre-Kindergarten screening process.
- Parents/Guardians of accepted students will receive a letter via the U.S. mail.
Selection Process – Lynchburg City Schools Pre-Kindergarten
Lynchburg City Schools has Pre-Kindergarten classrooms at the following locations:
- Heritage Elementary
- Hutcherson Early Learning Center
- Paul Munro Elementary
- R. S. Payne Elementary
School placement is based on the parent’s/guardian's home address or childcare program address provided at the screening appointment. If the home address or childcare program participation changes during the year LCS will work to keep your child at the same school but that placement is not guaranteed.
Once accepted to the Lynchburg City Schools Pre-Kindergarten program you will need to provide the following information at the beginning of the school year:
- The child’s state birth certificate (Application for Birth Certificate - Vital Record)
- The child’s current physical examination record (Physical Examination Form)
- The child’s immunization record (Immunization Requirements)
- Proof of residence
- Pre-K screening
- Completed parent questionnaire