Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026 PreK Openings
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
Our Charlotte-Hinesburg classroom is located at Hinesburg Community School. We offer 12 hours of publicly funded prek to 3-5 year old children. The Charlotte-Hinesburg program offers morning and afternoon preK sessions:
Morning Session:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:45-10:45
No Wednesday Class
Afternoon Session:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:45-2:40
No Wednesday Class
Our Williston classrooms are located at Allen Brook School in Williston. We offer 12 hours of publicly funded prek to 3-5 year old children. The Allen Brook Program offers morning and afternoon preK sessions:
Morning Sessions:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:35-10:35
No Wednesday Class
Afternoon Sessions:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:35-2:25
No Wednesday Class
Our Shelburne classrooms are located at Shelburne Community School. We offer 12 hours of publicly funded prek to 3-5 year old children. The Shelburne program offers morning and afternoon preK sessions:
Morning Session:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:45-10:45
No Wednesday Class
Afternoon Session:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
11:45-2:40
No Wednesday Class