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Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
Online application for the upcoming school year 2025-26 is open now.

Head Start Offers:
Free preschool Monday through Friday from September to June.
Two classes operate part time for 4 hours in the morning and four classes are full day for 6 hours.
School bus transportation to and from school as well as breakfast & lunch are provided.

Program Requirements:
Your family may qualify for the Head Start Program if you:

reside in Loudoun County, Virginia and
have a child who will be 4 by September 30th, or 3 if you live in certain areas of Sterling or Western Loudoun area and

Receive TANF/SSI or SNAP or

Meet the following income guidelines, based on the Federal Government's poverty guidelines

Income Guidelines for Head Start:
Based on 2025 Federal Government poverty Guidelines published on January 17, 2025:

Number in Family Yearly Monthly Weekly

2 $21,150 $1,763 $407

3 $26,650 $2,221 $513

4 $32,150 $2,679 $618

5 $37,650 $3,138 $724

6 $43,150 $3,596 $830

7 $48,650 $4,054 $936

8 $54,150 $4,513 $1,041

STEP Program Offers:
Free preschool Monday-Friday, 6 hours a day, based on home or day care address from August to June.
School bus transportation to and from school provided.

Program Requirements:
Your family may qualify for the STEP Program if you:

reside in Loudoun County, Virginia in a geographical area served by the STEP program and

have a child who will be 4 by September 30th and

Meet the following income guidelines, based on the Federal Government's poverty guidelines

Income Guidelines for STEP:
Based on 200% poverty line *

Number in Family Yearly Monthly Weekly Under-Enrolled Center Annual Income (Up to 350% Poverty)

2 $42,300 $3,525 $813 $74,025

3 $53,300 $4,442 $1,025 $93,275

4 $64,300 $5,358 $1,237 $112,525

5 $75,300 $6,275 $1,448 $131,775

6 $86,300 $7,192 $1,660 $151,025

7 $97,300 $8,108 $1,871 $170,275

8 $108,300 $9,025 $2,083 $189,525

* If your family’s income is higher than these guidelines but your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) please proceed with an application.

If we are not able to fill a classroom with income eligible families, we may consider over-income families with an income upto 350% of Federal Poverty Line.

PLEASE FILL OUT EVERY QUESTION FULLY; BLANKS MAY LEAD TO A DELAY IN PROCESSING.

Parent/Guardian

PRIMARY ADULT:

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address (Required)

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Mobile Phone

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Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

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Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Provides Financial Support (Required)

Teen Parent (Required)

Address

Please enter your living address in Loudoun County, Virginia

Is your family experiencing homelessness?

Living Address (Required)

Address Line 2

City (Required)

State (Required)

ZIP (Required)

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Mailing Address same as Living Address

Mailing Address

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP

Additional Parent/Guardian

SECONDARY ADULT:
Click YES if there is another parent/guardian living in the home (as well as STEP parents) or is listed on your child's birth certificate.

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Email Address

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Mobile Phone

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Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

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Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status (Required)

Child's Relationship (Required)

Custody (Required)

Provides Financial Support (Required)

Teen Parent (Required)

Other Adults

Are there other adults in the household?
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Family Information

Number in Family:
The number of family members in the home: Parents/guardians + dependent children + anyone who is claimed on your taxes (like grandparents or grandchildren)

Gross Annual Income:
Parents' /Guardians' total annual income (what you earn in a year before taxes or expenses are taken out) from all sources including wages, tips, cash income and if applicable, child support, TANF, SSI, school grants, rental income, disability, and unemployment payments

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Relationship to Participant(s) (Required)

Primary Language at Home (Required)

Is another language being acquired or learned at home?

Number in Family (Required)

Gross Annual Income (Required)

Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program?

Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Is your family receiving services from WIC?

Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps? (Required)

Is at least one parent/guardian an active duty member of the United States military?

Is at least one parent/guardian a veteran of the United States military?

Child (Applicant)

The child you are applying to enroll:

Age Requirement for Head Start: Your child must be 4 years old by September 30th or 3 years old by September 30th if you live in the Sterling area.

Age Requirement for the STEP Program: Your child must be 4 years old by September 30th

For income eligibility, please refer to the Income Guidelines above!

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Birthday (Required)

Gender (Required)

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)

Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?

Current IEP or IFSP: (Required)

Suspected Disability: (Required)

Emotional Health Concern: (Required)

Chronic Illness: (Required)

Location Preferences

Which program are you applying for? (Required)

2025-26 Head Start & STEP Pre-K Programs

Program starting in August of 2025

2024-25 Head Start & STEP Pre-K Programs

Program starting in August of 2024

Location Preference



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2nd Location Preference



3rd Location Preference



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Additional Applicant

Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?
Add Another Applicant

Siblings

Are there other children in the family?
Add a Sibling

PLEASE FILL OUT EVERY QUESTION FULLY; BLANKS MAY LEAD TO A DELAY IN PROCESSING.

For more information or for help filling out this application, call the Head Start Office at (571) 252-2110.
Completing an application for the program does NOT guarantee enrollment.

Required information is missing, see above.

Number in Family	Yearly	Monthly	Weekly
2	$21,150	$1,763	$407
3	$26,650	$2,221	$513
4	$32,150	$2,679	$618
5	$37,650	$3,138	$724
6	$43,150	$3,596	$830
7	$48,650	$4,054	$936
8	$54,150	$4,513	$1,041

Number in Family	Yearly	Monthly	Weekly	Under-Enrolled Center Annual Income (Up to 350% Poverty)
2	$42,300	$3,525	$813	$74,025
3	$53,300	$4,442	$1,025	$93,275
4	$64,300	$5,358	$1,237	$112,525
5	$75,300	$6,275	$1,448	$131,775
6	$86,300	$7,192	$1,660	$151,025
7	$97,300	$8,108	$1,871	$170,275
8	$108,300	$9,025	$2,083	$189,525