Beyond the Bell - Information for Pilot-Site Families
Beyond the Bell - Information for Pilot-Site Families
For the 2025–26 FCPS school year, NCS will pilot Beyond the Bell – a license-exempt program redesign at 20 SACC locations; the pilot will begin in October 2025. Similar to programs in other local jurisdictions, this local government Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) licensure-exemption model will reduce our waitlists at all 20 pilot sites while maintaining our commitment to best practices and superior standards in child care.
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NCS values our partnership with families in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for children. We invite you to attend any of the five engagement sessions to learn more and ask questions about the pilot. Each meeting will present the same information; please choose the date that works best for you: