Pre-Kindergarten Program

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, 2020.
• Parents of children who are residents of the city of Lynchburg.

How to Apply

• Complete the 2020-21 Pre-Kindergarten Application (Español) and return it to one of the following locations:
  • By mail or fax to:

    Ms. Renee Anderson
    Pre-K Coordinator
    2401 High Street
    Lynchburg, VA  24504
    Fax: (434) 522-2323

• Applications are available online or at one of the following locations (please call to make an appointment if you need to pick up a paper copy):
  • LCS elementary schools
  • LCS Administration Building
  • Hutcherson Early Learning Center

Selection Process – Lynchburg City Schools Pre-Kindergarten

• Only children who will be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2020 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:

• Hutcherson Early Learning Center
• Paul Munro Elementary
• R. S. Payne Elementary

School placement is based on the parents' or guardians' home address or childcare program address provided during the screening . If your child's home address or childcare location changes during the school year, please notify your child's school immediately. 

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
• Proof of income
• Completed parent questionnaire