Head Start

Head Start

Our seven Head Start centers and home-based services promote early childhood education, health, nutrition, social services, parent education, family development, and parental involvement for income-eligible families and children ages 3 to 4 years old. 

Dedicated teachers provide developmental, sensory, and behavioral screenings during enrollment. We also encourage parents to participate in program governance, volunteer, and attend parenting training, adult literacy, and career skills classes.

Fill out an application for Head Start or Early Head Start online by clicking here

Our Head Start program serves children 3 to 4 years old in Southwest Virginia and Northern Shenandoah regions.

152 Highland Street Southeast
Abingdon
, VA
24210
7741 Rich Valley Road
Bristol
, VA
24202
800 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Bristol
, VA
24201
34 Westwood Road
Berryville
, VA
22611
444 Shady Elm Road
Winchester
, VA
22602
337 North Glade Street
Glade Spring
, VA
24340
554 Clydesway Drive
Lebanon
, VA
24266

Our Early Head Start program supports children up to 3 years of age and prepares them for success in school. In addition to developmental, health, and nutrition screenings, we also offer parenting education and services to prenatal mothers. The program includes center and home-based options.

Early Head Start is open to eligible children in the following locations in Virginia:

  • City of Bristol
  • Buchanan County
  • Clarke County
  • Dickenson County
  • Russell County
  • Washington County
152 Highland Street Southeast
Abingdon
, VA
24210
800 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Bristol
, VA
24201
34 Westwood Road
Berryville
, VA
22611
673 Technology Drive
Clintwood
, VA
24228
20694 Riverside Drive
Grundy
, VA
24614

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My child is two years old. Are they eligible for Head Start?

Children must be three years old by Sept. 30 to attend Head Start. However, two-year-olds are eligible for Early Head Start and will then be placed in Head Start when they turn three.

Will you need to know my income for the application?

Yes. National Head Start guidelines require that income information be collected during the application process.

Will my child be attending every weekday?

Yes. Your child will attend classes Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Nutritious meals will be provided for children during school hours.

Are there any fees for Head Start?

No. All supplies, meals, transportation, and field trips are free.

When will I know if my child has been accepted into the program?

You will be contacted the first week of August.
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