Act 166 Universal Preschool   

Act 166, signed into law in 2014, provides for universal access to publicly funded prekindergarten (Pre-K) education. Publicly funded Pre-K offers 10 hours per week of free programing for all 3- to 5-year-olds during the academic year (i.e., 35 weeks). Pre-K education is offered in a variety of settings including center-based programs, home-based programs, Head Start classrooms, private preschool programs, and in public schools.  Programs must be pre-qualified with the Agency of Education in order to access these fund.

Act 166 Universal Preschool - Frequently Asked Questions

If you are interested in a private preschool program for your child, please see the list below for the schools that South Burlington currently partners with for Act 166 funding.

Our Public/Private Preschool Partner List   

SBSD Preschools 

South Burlington School District has a Pre-K classroom in each of our elementary schools; Chamberlin, Orchard and Rick Marcotte Central.  Our Pre-K offers morning (from 8am-10:30am) and afternoon (12pm-2:30pm) sessions on M, T, W and Th for a total of 10 hours a week. For more information about each of the classrooms, click on the school of choice on the District's website and search Preschool. 

 School's Out! Early Education Program

Our Early Education program began in 2012 and is located at Gertrude Chamberlin School. The program is open to students 3-5 years old and provides wrap around service to families participating in the South Burlington School District's Preschool Program (Universal Childcare). Our program operates from 7:30am-5:30pm everyday. Please contact Riley Kruger at rkruger@sbschools.net or 802.598.8177. Website: https://sites.google.com/sbschools.net/schools-out/home

REGISTRATION FOR 2023-2024 OPENS MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023

Class placement for SBSD Pre-K programs is first come first serve based on the completion of a registration. 

cLICK HERE TO BEGIN A NEW REGISTATION OR TO RENEW