VIRGINIA PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE & HEAD START
The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) distributes state funds to schools and community-based organizations to provide quality preschool programs for at-risk four-year-olds unserved by the federal Head Start program. The purpose of the grant is to reduce disparities among young children upon formal school entry and to reduce or eliminate those risk factors that lead to early academic failure.
Head Start is a federal program that promotes school readiness for children birth to age five. Head Start is a child-centered, family focused, comprehensive and community-based program providing high quality services to promote academic, physical, social and emotional development for income-eligible children and their families.
We offer both Head Start for 3 nd 4 year olds and Virginia Preschool Initiative to 4 year-olds who qualify. Please apply here using our shared application link for both Head Start and VPI. First time applicants must register online.
Head Start and VPI Apply Here
Head Start and VPI applications for the current school year and the school year 25-26 are being accepted!
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR application ARE NOW OPEN! Please be sure to click the correct school year when applying
As part of the Full Enrollment Initiative from the Office of Head Start, it’s crucial that we reach and maintain full enrollment across our program. To support this, effective immediately, we will begin implementing mixed-age classrooms at King George, combining both 3- and 4-year-olds.
Our priority will be to enroll 4-year-olds first, ensuring they receive a preschool experience before entering kindergarten. For any enrolled 3-year-olds, they will roll over and remain with Head Start the following year.
King George shares the application with Fredericksburg city schools, do not be alarmed when the application link takes you there. Thank you!
Contact Information
Laurie Wages,
King George County Schools Preschool Coordinator
540-775-5411
[email protected]
Laura Dove,
Director of Head Start
540-372-1065
[email protected]
Cynthia Chance, King George Family Service Coordinator-Head Start
540-775-8626
[email protected]