A national child development program for children from birth to age five, which provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development for income eligible families. A direct federal to local program serving low-income children. Promotes comprehensive education, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, social services and parental involvement opportunities. Also offers home based services to families and child care for infants and toddlers through Early Head Start. A recognized leader in providing services to children with disabilities, children of migrant workers and Native American families. Refer to Web site for more detailed information.

A federally funded community-based comprehensive program designed to foster the healthy development of six week old through two year old children from low-income families, while preparing the children to enter Head Start. Early Head Start also serves children with disabilities.

Early intervention, pediatric therapy, and Early Head Start services. Serves children of all levels of ability, including children with disabilities.

Nelson County VPI (& MACAA) HeadStart PRE-K applications are available for download. Please see the box entitled " Pre-K Applications" on the website. There is an English and Spanish version. OR you may call 434-260-7646 to request that an application be mailed to you. The completed applications and registration documents can be mailed or emailed to one of the following addresses: Rockfish River Elementary Courtney Truslow, [email protected] 200 Chapel Hollow Rd Afton, VA 22920 Tye River Elementary Sandra Sirois, [email protected] 5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy Arrington, VA 22922 Families will be notified regarding placement decisions. Applications are accepted year-round to fill vacancies within the preschool programs as they occur.

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.

Head Start is a national child development program for children from birth to age 5, which provides services to promote academic, social and emotional development for income-eligible families.

Orange County Head Start & Pre-K Programs are designed to provide preschool experiences for children, including children with special needs. The program is available for children birth to five years of age and includes support services for families. Limited transportation may be available. There is no cost to families for participation.

Early Head Start/Head Start programs provide children and families that are income eligible the opportunity to develop skills for parenting and school readiness. Head Start provides FREE resources for the whole family in order for you to meet your family goals as well as prepare your child for the school setting. Galax Head Start Center 125 Rosenwald Felts Drive Galax, VA 24333 (276) 238-8633 Galax Early Head Start Center 8342 Carrollton Pike Galax, VA 24333 (276) 237-1567 Hillsville Head and Early Head Start Center 205 Oak Street Hillsville, VA 24343 (276) 728-4284 Cana Head Start Center 231 Flower Gap Road Cana, VA 24317 (276) 755-3512 (276) 233-3631

The Richmond Public Schools Early Head Start/Head Start Program provides comprehensive services to low-income pregnant moms, infants and toddlers, and preschool children and their families. Children will receive a developmentally appropriate experience that will make a difference in their academic achievement in school. Additionally, we will enhance family self-sufficiency and encourage development of the family unit to achieve their fullest potential.

Provides family-centered services to low-income pregnant women and families with children under the age of three by offering center based child care. Program promotes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of young children.

Licensed child day care including pre-kindergarten class. Head Start and Early Head Start. Special needs care offers developmental programming for children with disabilities in a child care environment. Early Intervention services.

Hanover Preschool Initiative's comprehensive early childhood education program has been specifically designed to prepare children for success in school by enhancing preschool children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Young children learn through purposeful and engaging interaction with materials and their environment. Hanover Preschool Initiative children use a variety of materials, equipment, and technology throughout each day to expand their knowledge and skills in both indoor and outdoor classrooms. Research-based best practices develop healthy problem-solving, social-emotional, and school readiness skills.

A federally funded community-based comprehensive program designed to foster the healthy development of six week old through two year old children from low-income families, while preparing the children to enter Head Start. Early Head Start also serves children with disabilities.

Serves economically disadvantaged children, ages 3 to 5, by providing comprehensive services in the area of education, health/nutrition, mental health and social services. The program works with parents in partnership with the belief that parents are the most important influence on their children. Culpeper Human Services Head Start is committed to supporting parents in child rearing, education and creating opportunities for self-sufficiency.

Head Start is a national child development program that serves families with children from birth to age five, and expectant parents. The program is designed to prepare children for success in school by enhancing their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. This service is provided at no cost to eligible families.

Offers a comprehensive, quality preschool program to eligible families. Establishes partnership agreements among participant families, the public school divisions and the communities they serve to foster maximum development in children. Provides children age 3 to 5 with a quality learning environment and varies experience that supports their social, intellectual, physical and emotional development in a developmental appropriate manner to enhance participant social competence. Supports a parent involvement advocacy group to promote the value of parent volunteering in activities that benefits development and opportunities with their children. Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program designed to support low-income families with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3. It provides comprehensive child development and family support services, focusing on health, nutrition, early learning, and parent support.

Provide preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families who reside in Fairfax County.

HumanKind Early Head Start provides support for families and free, full-time childcare for infants and toddlers. This free program promotes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development for infants and toddlers aged 3 and younger.

Providers of Early Head Start services. Virginia Star-Quality Rated Center

Head Start and Early Head Start prepare children for success in school and in life by providing high-quality preschool, childcare, and family support to children ages six weeks to five years. Early Head Start also provides prenatal education to pregnant women.

NVFS' Early Head Start programs provide tools and resources to pregnant women and parents of children ages 0-3 so that they can build a brighter future for their family.

Operates two program types; Early Head Start and Head Start. 1) Early Head Start serves pregnant women and infants to 36 months of age. 2) Head Start serves children 3 years old to school age. Two program options for each program type; Home based services and center based services. Pregnant women are only served in our home based option. Center based services provide all the EHS and HS services to children ages one month to school age in a group setting. Early Head Start operates year round programs. In Head Start, offers both full year and part year (operate Aug; May) options. Waiting lists are maintained for all program options. Eligibility is base on family income. To enroll your child you must complete Kids Central's application and provide proof of income, immunization records and a birth record of your child. Haysi office telephone: 276-865-5771

STEPS Head Start provides early interventions for children and families to increase self-sufficiency and school readiness.

HumanKind Early Head Start provides support for families and free, full-time childcare for infants and toddlers. This free program promotes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development for infants and toddlers aged 3 and younger.