Affordable after school care available at local elementary schools, Tye River and Rockfish River.

King George County Public Schools offers a free and appropriate education for all resident children age 2-5.

Provides a federally funded preschool program for 3 and 4 year old children. Eligibility is based on income and need. Children with special needs are encouraged to apply.

Head Start provides comprehensive developmental services for low - income, pre - school children (ages 3 - 5) and social services for their families. Services focus on education, social - emotional development, physical and mental health and nutrition.

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.

Provides help to break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. The 4 major components of Head Start are Education, Health, Parent Involvement and Social Services. CAP administers Head Start programs for the following counties: Greene, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Warren and Madison.

Lyn-CAG Children and Family Services operates the Head Start Early Childhood Program for children ages three to five years old, from low-income families. Head Start promotes the school readiness of children, by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children’s growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas. Head Start in-person classroom instruction is provided at the following sites: Head Start Lynchburg @ 701 Thomas Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 Head Start Amherst @ Madison Heights Elementary School & Amherst Elementary School Head Start Bedford @ 1364 American Way Court Bedford, VA 24523 Head Start Stewartsville @ Stewartsville Elementary School Head Start Big Island @ Big Island Elementary School

An early childhood development program that offers school-readiness skills and other comprehensive services to children and their families.

Head Start and Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) provides preschool for the children of Spotsylvania County who will be age four on or before September 30th for the school year prior to kindergarten. Both programs are based on income and other child and family factors.

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.

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.

Families of 4 year old children who meet Federal income guidelines and live in designated attendance zones may be eligible. Center based program services are available for specified school attendance areas. Families should contact the Head Start office for more information regarding eligibility and registration. Center Based - pre-school program operating five days a week at designated sites. Eleven classrooms located on site of the following schools: Bellwood, Bensely, Chalkley, Ettrick, AM Davis, Falling Creek, Harrowgate, Hopkins and Elizabeth Scott.

MHK will provide comprehensive child development services for children between the ages of three and five to the most vulnerable children and their families; including children with special needs and disabilities in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Head Start is a comprehensive education, health, nutrition and parent involvement program designed to foster the healthy development and school readiness for three and four-year-old children from low income families. STEP provides education, nutritious meals, and the opportunity for social, emotional, and intellectual growth that helps prepare the children for success in school and in life. Medical and dental support services are also offered.

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.

Provides a school readiness, preschool program for children from low income families, ages three to five years. The program also offers training and support services to parents.

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

Provides a preschool program for at-risk children and children identified with disabilities or delays.

Head Start is a federally funded Pre-Kindergarten program which provides low-income children ages three to five years with a variety of experiences to help them develop socially, cognitively, physically, and emotionally. Because Head Start regards the parent as the most important teacher in a child’s life, we involve parents as much as possible in every aspect of the program. New River Community Action Head Start’s mission is to build on the unique strengths of children and families through positive engagement, health education, and a quality Pre-Kindergarten experience. CLASSROOM-BASED: PART-DAY AND FULL-DAY OPTIONS. Serves 3-5-year-old children Full day: five days a week from August to May. Part day: four days a week, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., August to May.

Federal funded program providing school readiness for income eligible 3 and 4 year old children. Available in center based setting. Services are provided for 3 & 4 year old with disabilities.

Offers program that promotes school readiness by serving families of economically-disadvantaged children with educational, health, nutritional, social and other services.