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Early Head Start/Head Start - Staunton, Shenandoah Valley Head Start & Early Head Start

58 Cedar Green Road, Staunton, VA 24401

Families are eligible if their income falls within Federal Poverty Level guidelines, receives TANF, SSI, or SNAP, child is in foster care or kinship care, or if the family is experiencing homelessness.
The specific hours are based on the individual school hours.
https://www.augusta.k12.va.us/o/svhs

Mandarin, All languages accepted, Arabic, Farsi, Creole, Swahili, Korean, Amharic, Dari, Spanish, French, Haitian, American Sign Language, Turkish

Parents/Guardians must complete an application and submit verification of income. A face-to-face interview to verify information is required. See the website for specific information based on your locality.

The is no fee for either program.

Harrisonburg City, VA
Staunton City, VA
Waynesboro City, VA
Augusta County, VA
Bath County, VA
Highland County, VA

Description

A comprehensive early childhood education program serving children 6 weeks to 5 years old and their families in school-based and community-based settings in the Cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro, and in the Counties of Augusta, Bath, and Highland. Program focuses on child and family development and promotes school readiness. Comprehensive services support development in the areas of social skills, emotional awareness, mental health, health and wellness, education, and family involvement. The program emphasizes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development that is age appropriate for each child.

Providing organization

Shenandoah Valley Head Start & Early Head Start

The Shenandoah Valley Head Start & Early Head Start programs provide free, comprehensive preschool services which promote school readiness skills to eligible children and families. SVHS & EHS provides children from birth to 4 years old with a quality learning environment and various experiences to support social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. Parent involvement is encouraged through the parent advisory board and volunteering.