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 Pre-K law (Act 166) provides publicly funded Pre-K 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 preschool 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

Learn About Community-Based Opportunities

2019-2020 Universal Pre-K (Act 166) Paperwork

2020-2021 Universal Pre-K (Act 166) Paperwork

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

• are designed for 3-5 year old children

• are licensed with Vermont Department of Children and Families

• are STARS accredited

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

• may include children with developmental delays as well as peers from their community

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

• offer screening, evaluations, and consultants