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Early Childhood Daily Schedules

Daily Schedules in a FCPS Early Childhood Classroom

Most of the Early Childhood programs follow the Fairfax County Public School calendar for holidays, school closures and inclement weather. The PreK program follows the school bell hours. All other programs vary according to transportation and school schedule.

All FCPS Early Childhood programs include:

  • language-rich environments
  • outdoor play
  • hands-on learning experiences
  • large group instruction
  • small group instruction
  • individualized support
  • mealtimes

PreK and Early Head Start classrooms also include a rest time.

Related Pages

Early Childhood Program Overview

About FCPS' Early Childhood instruction, curriculums, schedules, and nutrition.
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Nutrition and Health Education in Early Childhood

Health and nutrition is essential to support school readiness
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Information about programs and resources available for young preschool age children to help prepare them to start kindergarten.
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Early Childhood Instruction

Through developmentally appropriate practices children are given opportunities to build foundational skills in all domains.
Elementary Age Children

Parent Advocacy Handbook: Elementary School (Grades K-6)

The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains how elementary school (kindergarten through sixth grade) forms the foundation for lifelong learning.
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Alternative Learning Centers

Alternative learning centers provide educational services for students in grades K-10 in a nontraditional learning environment.