Head Start, a federally funded program, provides preschool for four year old children who are income eligible.  This comprehensive preschool program promotes school readiness for low income children and provides family support in the areas of medical care, housing, financial literacy, nutrition, education, and positive parenting.

Spotsylvania County provides Head Start Programs at five schools: John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Center, Lee Hill Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School, and Wilderness Elementary School. Each classroom accommodates up to eighteen children.

Program Overview 

     *The school day is 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monday through Friday.
          *School bus transportation is provided.
     *Breakfast and lunch are provided. 
     *The staff includes a professional pre-school team.
          *The curriculum used is Creative Curriculum, which focuses on  
             socialization within developmentally appropriate classrooms.   
           Academic expectations include a focus on preschool SOL, developing
           emergent reading, communication, and math skills. Additional 
           intervention strategies are being reviewed to help families address 
           ways to support their child’s growth and development.

                                              Eligibility

     *Children must be four years old by September 30 of the year they
       begin.
     *Selection factors include family income, education of parents, family
       stress, health or developmental concerns.
     *Parents can apply at the Head Start Administrative Office at
              5995 Plank Road
              Fredericksburg, Virginia  22407
       The office is located behind Chancellor Elementary School.
       Office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions 

2010-2011 Calendar

Application     English     Spanish

Contact:  headstart@spotsyschools.us