No-Cost Programs and Funding
Local Public School Preschool Programs require residency within that district to be eligible. Head Start/Early Head Start programs also have varying residency requirements based on the program. Be prepared to submit proof of residency for these programs. Learn more.
Roanoke City Public Schools Preschool Program
Age
Cost
Hours
Transportation
School Year
Meal
Residency Required
Smart2Start Application
3-4
Free
School Day
Yes in zone
K-12 Calendary Year
Yes
Yes
Yes
Participating Locations
- 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
- Morningside Elementary
- Roanoke Academy of Mathematics & Science Elementary
- Round Hill Elementary
- Virginia Heights Elementary
- Wasena Elementary
- West Side Elementary
Reduced-Cost Programs and Funding
The Mixed Delivery Program (MD) provides publicly funded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services in licensed (non-faith-based), private ECCE settings for families who need/ prefer full-day, year-round childcare or preschool. The program addresses the growing demand for publicly funded ECCE in non-school-based settings. This funding support comes with a monthly copay that is paid to your program site and follows their parent handbook on payment schedules. While residency within a county is not required, you must be a Virginia resident. All guardians in the household must be employed, in an education/training, or job searching (only allowable for 90 days from eligibility determination) unless extenuating circumstances prevent so. There is a copay associated with the Mixed Delivery Program that is paid to the center, copay is based on income level and will not exceed 5% of annual income.
The Child Care Subsidy Program assists families in paying childcare costs for children under age 13 who are not eligible to attend public school during the part of the day when public education is available, or children with special needs under age 18 who reside with the applicant. If you are eligible and are approved for services, the Subsidy Program can pay a portion of your childcare costs directly to the childcare provider. To apply for subsidy childcare, please visit www.commonhelp.virginia.gov. There is a copay associated with Child Care Subsidy that is paid to the center, copay is based on income level and will not exceed 5% of annual income. To learn more, click here: FY26 Copayment
| MD, PP, and/or Subsidy | Site Name | Contact Number | Address | Age | Hours | Smart2Start Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PP, Subsidy |
Antoinette Harbor |
540-342-2415 |
2416 Orange Avenue NW Roanoke, VA |
Birth-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6a-11:30p |
Yes |
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-491-9613 |
1717 Peters Creek Road A-B Roanoke, VA |
1mo-5yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-977-1282 |
3743 Challenger Avenue Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6a-6p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-892-3693 |
1342 Riverland Road SE Roanoke, VA |
Birth-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5:30p |
Yes |
|
|
MD, PP, Subsidy |
540-344-0370 |
1631 Blue Hills Drive NE Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 5:45a-6p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
Jesus is Lord Assembly of Love |
540-892-3019 |
1814 Carroll Ave Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6:30a-5:30p |
No |
|
MD, PP, Subsidy |
540-400-6015 |
1115 Barnett Road NW Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-566-3432 |
2522 Shenandoah Avenue NW Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5:30p |
No |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-342-4003 |
728 Highland Avenue SE Roanoke, VA |
Birth-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6:30a-6p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
Shining Stars Montessori |
540-354-7025 |
2750 Hoover Street NW Roanoke, VA |
Birth-6yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6a-5:30p |
No |
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-343-5905 |
1824 Jefferson Street SE Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6:30a-6p |
No |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-562-8882 |
1224 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6:30a-5:30p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
Toadally Kidz Child Care Center 1 |
540-562-1200 |
2601 Peters Creek Road NW Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5:30p |
No |
|
PP, Subsidy |
Toadally Kidz child Care Center 2 |
540-566-3014 |
1304 Tayloe Avenue SE Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5:30p |
No |
|
PP, Subsidy |
Toadally Kidz Child Care Center 3 |
540-566-3266 |
204 9th Street NW Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-5:30p |
No |
|
PP, Subsidy |
Disciples of Christ Fellowship Ministries – The Little Kingdom |
540-524-9661 |
2719 Colonial Avenue SW Roanoke, VA |
Birth-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7a-6p |
No |
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-556-3643 |
3101 Cove Road NW Roanoke, VA |
1mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6:30a-6p |
No |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-685-4739 |
1523 Melrose Avenue NW Roanoke, VA |
2yr-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 6a-5p |
No |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-343-5541 |
1837 Grandin Road SW Roanoke, VA |
1yr-5yr, 11mo |
M-F: 8:30a-2p |
Yes |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-339-9369 |
2005 Langdon Road Roanoke, VA |
2yr, 6mo-12yr, 11mo |
M-F: 7:30a-5:30p |
No |
|
|
PP, Subsidy |
540-342-6405 ext. 1 |
214 Mountain Avenue SW Roanoke, VA |
3mo-4yr, 11mo |
M-F: 8a-5:30p |
No |