Preschool
Preschool applications for the 2026-2027 School Year are now open!
NEW: Is your family ready for preschool? Download our monthly calendars, available in English and Spanish, with suggested activities to promote school readiness!
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Supervisor of Early Learning
Mary-Katherine Bishop
(540) 853-1438 | mkbishop@rcps.info
Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education
Quanna C. Pannell
(540) 853-1646 | qcpannell@rcps.info
Curriculum is led by:
Dr. Wendy Durham
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Targeted School Improvement
(540) 853-1652 | wdurham@rcps.info
Curriculum reports to:
Dr. Cyndi Williams
Chief Academic Officer
(540) 853-6114 | cynthiawilliams@rcps.info
VQB5 System
To prepare all children for kindergarten, and in response to state law, Virginia has developed the Unified Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5) to measure and improve the quality of all publicly-funded birth-to-five classrooms and support families to choose quality programming across all types of programs. All RCPS preschool programs meet expectations under the VQB5 quality rating system.
About Our Programs
Preschool programs are provided by Roanoke City Public Schools to eligible 3 and 4-year-old children residing within the division. Classrooms are staffed by certified teachers and by instructional assistants. Bus transportation is provided at no cost.
View the information below to learn more about our preschool programs:
- VPI Program Offerings: The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) is a state-funded school and community-based program that provides quality preschool programs for at-risk 3 and 4-year-old children unserved by the federal Head Start program.
- Special Education for Preschoolers: The Preschool Special Education Department provides special education services for children. Together with parents/guardians, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed based on the student's evaluation and/or needs.
School Sites
- Crystal Spring Elementary
- Fairview Elementary
- Fallon Park Elementary
- Fishburn Park Elementary
- Garden City Elementary
- Grandin Court Elementary
- Highland Park Elementary
- Hurt Park Elementary
- Lincoln Terrace Elementary
- Monterey Elementary (Classroom available in 26-27 pending capacity)
- Morningside Elementary
- Preston Park Elementary
- Roanoke Academy for Math & Science
- Round Hill Elementary
- Virginia Heights Elementary
- Wasena Elementary
- Westside Elementary