Public Preschool/PreKindergarten Registration 2026/2027

It is time to start thinking about preschools! This is our BIG LIST with dates of enrollment and links to eligibility and registration information for Virginia Public Preschool Programs in Hampton Roads. Scroll down to find information and links listed by city.

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There is now one link – coordinated through the Minus 9 to 5 initiative – that includes information for public Preschool/PreK programs in southeastern Virginia. You can find that link here.

Chesapeake

Chesapeake Schools Preschool Initiative 
Program acceptance is determined by the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) eligibility criteria and is FREE for eligible 4yr olds living in Chesapeake.

Hampton

Hampton City School’s PreK requires a parent/guardian to complete a Pre-K eligibility screening online or in-person (by appointment). Students must be four years old on or before September 30, 2026 and selected by the eligibility criteria to participate. Parents or legal guardians can call 757-727-1061 to make an appointment.

Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight County School preschool – To participate, children must be four (4) years old by September 30th, 2026 and live in Isle of Wight County.
Isle of Wight Learning Center Preschool Program is funded through the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). Eligibility for participation is based on criteria set by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).

Newport News

Newport News Public Schools Preschool  Questions? Please call the NNPS Preschool Office at (757) 283-7850 x10247
NNPS Preschool is a state and federally funded program, and all applications will be reviewed based on eligibility criteria and space availability.

Norfolk

Norfolk Public Schools Preschool – 2026-27 school year. Your child must be 3 or 4 by September 30 of the school year you are applying to enroll. Questions? Email preschool@npsk12.com or call 757-628-3944.
Acceptance into the preschool program is determined on eligibility criteria and identified risk factors, not on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Public Schools Preschool Program – 2026-27 preschool applications will be accepted by appointment only, please check the link to see if the appointment form has been posted.
Selection into Portsmouth Public School’s Bright Start Preschool Program is based on the eligibility criteria established by the state of Virginia and Portsmouth Public Schools. 

Suffolk

Suffolk Public Schools Early Start Program is for 4 yr olds living in Suffolk, VA. The application for the 2026–2027 school year will open on February 9, 2026, and closes on May 22, 2026. After the deadline the application will be accepted for waitlist only. This program is for children who turn 4 years old by September 30, 2026, and who need an extra year to prepare for success in kindergarten and meet the eligibility criteria.

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Public Schools Pre-K programs 2026-27 school year – Placements are not made on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Pre-K program is funded through both the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) and Title I grants awarded to the school division. VBCPS offers Pre-K in select schools across the division. 

York County

York County School Division’s preschool programs. Questions? Call 757-898-0308.