Prekindergarten is a full day program that follows CCPS school calendar and school hours.
CECLA serves prekindergarten students from:
- Bellwood
- Bensley
- Beulah
- Curtis
- Ecoff
- Enon
- Gates
- Harrowgate
- Marguerite Christian
- Salem
- Elizabeth Scott
- Wells
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CECLA utilizes the research-based Creative Curriculum for Preschool. Teachers create a high-quality learning environment through hands-on project based learning investigations.
CECLA programs include Head Start, Virginia Preschool Initiative Early Childhood and Special Education.
Eligibility: Children must be 3 years old on or before Sept. 30 of the upcoming school year and reside in Chesterfield County. There is no cost to families and transportation is provided in accordance with CCPS transportation guidelines.
We offer before-and-after school care in partnership with the YMCA.
Before-care program: 7 - 9:25 a.m.
School day: 9:25 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
After-care program: 3:55 - 6 p.m.