The quality early education programs within CVSD provide early childhood experiences that foster social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development through enriching experiences and positive relationships.  Vermont’s  Universal PreK law (Act 166) provides publicly funded PreK for children ages 3-5 years old.  Children are entitled to quality preschool experiences for 10 hours per week for 35 weeks.  Parents may choose to enroll in a prekindergarten program in the school (by lottery) or in a pre-qualified community-based program.  Our school-based and community-based programs encourage children to explore new ways of expressing themselves through a balance of quiet, active, large group, small group and individual activities.  Through these experiences, children develop positive relationships with others as well as a sense of themselves as competent learners.

Learn About School-Based Programs in CVSD

Champlain Valley School District's School-Based and Community-Based Pre-K Programs:

• are designed for 3-5 year old children

• are licensed with VT Department of Children and Families

• are STARS accredited

• have access to an Early Childhood Special Educators, Speech and Language Pathologists, Physical and Occupational Therapists

• partner to meet the diverse needs of your child and family

• provide a multi-tiered system of support