Operated by the center’s Early Childhood Education program, the preschool has served local families for more than 35 years and continues to provide a nurturing and educational environment for young learners while affording high school students in the ECE program invaluable experience by integrating an early childhood learning environment into their daily coursework.
To be eligible, children must be 3 years old by Labor Day, fully potty trained, and not yet eligible for kindergarten. The program runs Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 8:35 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please note that daily transportation is not provided and must be arranged by parents or guardians.
Enrollment is limited to 12 children, and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition is set at an affordable rate of $5 per day per child which covers the cost of snacks and daily lunches prepared by the JRTC Culinary Arts program.
Parents and guardians interested in registering their child or learning more about the preschool program are encouraged to contact Jackson River Technical Center at (540) 862-1308 or reach out directly to Early Childhood Education teacher Esther Morse via email at [email protected].
Don’t miss this opportunity to provide your child with a strong early learning foundation in a caring, student-centered environment.
About Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Jackson River Technical Center is part of the Alleghany Highlands Public School Division. Formed on July 1, 2022, through the merger of Alleghany County Public Schools, Covington City Public Schools, and Jackson River Technical Center, AHPS serves approximately 2,700 students. It is jointly funded by Alleghany County and the City of Covington. School division news and events are regularly updated on Facebook at AHPublicSchools and the AHPS website at www.ahps.k12.va.us.
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High school students in the Early Childhood Education program at Jackson River Technical Center engage with preschoolers during hands-on learning activities. JRTC is now enrolling for its 2025–2026 preschool program, which offers a nurturing environment for young children and valuable experience for high school students charting a career path. (AHPS Photo)