Head Start Programs in Virginia

Virginia is home to 347 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in Virginia

Woodbridge, VA 173 providers Alexandria, VA 139 providers Roanoke, VA 36 providers Manassas, VA 51 providers Richmond, VA 76 providers Alexandria, VA 226 providers Farmville, VA 11 providers Richmond, VA 128 providers Abingdon, VA 18 providers Dumfries, VA 30 providers Grundy, VA 7 providers , VA 4 providers Charlottesville, VA 84 providers Duffield, VA 4 providers Falls Church, VA 97 providers Newport News, VA 85 providers Portsmouth, VA 92 providers Rocky Mount, VA 22 providers Virginia Beach, VA 194 providers Weber City, VA 4 providers Williamsburg, VA 46 providers , VA 3 providers Annandale, VA 64 providers Arlington, VA 112 providers Blacksburg, VA 24 providers Emporia, VA 11 providers Fredericksburg, VA 55 providers Gate City, VA 3 providers Hampton, VA 76 providers Manassas, VA 36 providers Norton, VA 7 providers Pearisburg, VA 7 providers Smithfield, VA 16 providers Spotsylvania, VA 10 providers Suffolk, VA 55 providers , VA 19 providers , VA 8 providers Amelia Court House, VA 3 providers Appomattox, VA 9 providers Ashburn, VA 93 providers Bedford, VA 10 providers Blackstone, VA 5 providers Cedar Bluff, VA 7 providers Centreville, VA 48 providers Chesapeake, VA 141 providers Clintwood, VA 4 providers Courtland, VA 6 providers Danville, VA 33 providers Exmore, VA 4 providers Floyd, VA 8 providers Franklin, VA 14 providers Front Royal, VA 12 providers Herndon, VA 91 providers Lawrenceville, VA 6 providers Leesburg, VA 33 providers Lexington, VA 14 providers Lynchburg, VA 25 providers Madison Heights, VA 7 providers Norfolk, VA 142 providers North Tazewell, VA 2 providers Patrick Springs, VA 2 providers Ruther Glen, VA 13 providers Salem, VA 23 providers Springfield, VA 128 providers Stanardsville, VA 4 providers Staunton, VA 15 providers Sterling, VA 57 providers Stuart, VA 4 providers Warrenton, VA 27 providers Yorktown, VA 26 providers , VA 10 providers , VA 3 providers , VA 2 providers , VA 3 providers , VA 1 providers , VA 1 providers Accomac, VA 4 providers Afton, VA 1 providers Amherst, VA 5 providers Appalachia, VA 1 providers Arrington, VA 1 providers Ashland, VA 12 providers Axton, VA 1 providers Baileys Crossroads, VA 1 providers Bealeton, VA 1 providers Berryville, VA 9 providers Big Stone Gap, VA 4 providers Bland, VA 1 providers Bluefield, VA 3 providers Bristol, VA 15 providers Bristol, VA 3 providers Bristow, VA 29 providers Buckingham, VA 1 providers Buena Vista, VA 2 providers Cascade, VA 1 providers Catlett, VA 1 providers Charles City, VA 1 providers Charlotte, VA 1 providers Chase City, VA 2 providers Chatham, VA 3 providers Chilhowie, VA 4 providers Christiansburg, VA 16 providers Collinsville, VA 4 providers Colonial Beach, VA 1 providers Council, VA 1 providers Crozet, VA 11 providers Culpeper, VA 22 providers Dendron, VA 1 providers Dinwiddie, VA 10 providers Dryden, VA 1 providers Dublin, VA 5 providers Fairfax, VA 126 providers Fairlawn, VA 1 providers Fredericksburg, VA 14 providers Fredericksburg, VA 27 providers Gainesville, VA 25 providers Galax, VA 10 providers Glade Spring, VA 1 providers Gloucester, VA 13 providers Gordonsville, VA 1 providers Hague, VA 1 providers Hallwood, VA 1 providers Harrisonburg, VA 31 providers Hillsville, VA 5 providers Hot Springs, VA 2 providers Hurley, VA 1 providers Independence, VA 2 providers Jonesville, VA 5 providers King George, VA 8 providers King William, VA 1 providers Locust Grove, VA 4 providers Lynch Station, VA 1 providers Madison, VA 4 providers Martinsville, VA 17 providers Max Meadows, VA 1 providers Mechanicsville, VA 41 providers Milford, VA 1 providers Millboro, VA 1 providers Monterey, VA 1 providers New Castle, VA 1 providers Nickelsville, VA 1 providers Nokesville, VA 1 providers Oakwood, VA 1 providers Orange, VA 9 providers Pennington Gap, VA 4 providers Petersburg, VA 26 providers Pound, VA 2 providers Pulaski, VA 7 providers Purcellville, VA 1 providers Quinton, VA 1 providers Radford, VA 7 providers Reston, VA 49 providers Richmond, VA 27 providers Rose Hill, VA 1 providers Saint Charles, VA 1 providers Saltville, VA 1 providers Shacklefords, VA 1 providers Stafford, VA 59 providers Stanley, VA 1 providers Sussex, VA 1 providers Tappahannock, VA 6 providers Tazewell, VA 7 providers Triangle, VA 14 providers Victoria, VA 1 providers Warsaw, VA 7 providers Waverly, VA 4 providers Waynesboro, VA 13 providers Winchester, VA 11 providers Wise, VA 6 providers

About head start programs in Virginia

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does Virginia have?

This directory covers 347 federally funded head start programs in Virginia, spread across 169 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in Virginia?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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