Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Please make sure you have your total family income calculated for the past 12 months.
Online application for the upcoming school year 2024-25 is open now.
Head Start Offers:
Free preschool Monday through Friday from September to May.
Two classes operate part time from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM and four classes are full day form 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
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 2024 Federal Government poverty Guidelines published January 18, 2024:
| Number in Family | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
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| 2 | $20,440 | $1,703 | $393 |
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| 3 | $25,820 | $2,152 | $497 |
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| 4 | $31,200 | $2,600 | $600 |
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| 5 | $36,580 | $3,048 | $703 |
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| 6 | $41,960 | $3,497 | $807 |
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| 7 | $47,340 | $3,945 | $910 |
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| 8 | $52,720 | $4,393 | $1,014 |
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STEP Program Offers:
Free preschool Monday-Friday, three hours a day, morning & afternoon sessions based on home or day care address from August to June.
School bus transportation to and from school provided.
Breakfast is provided for the morning session and lunch is provided for the afternoon session
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 or receive SNAP benefits or the parent has Medicaid
Income Guidelines for STEP:
Based on 200% poverty line *
| Number in Family | Yearly | Monthly | Weekly |
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| 2 | $40,880 | $3,407 | $786 |
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| 3 | $51,640 | $4,303 | $993 |
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| 4 | $62,400 | $5,200 | $1,200 |
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| 5 | $73,160 | $6,097 | $1,407 |
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| 6 | $83,920 | $6,993 | $1,614 |
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| 7 | $94,680 | $7,890 | $1,821 |
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| 8 | $105,440 | $8,787 | $2,028 |
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* 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.
PLEASE FILL OUT EVERY QUESTION FULLY; BLANKS MAY LEAD TO A DELAY IN PROCESSING.
PRIMARY ADULT:
Please enter your living address in Loudoun County, Virginia
SECONDARY ADULT:
Click YES if there is another parent/guardian living in the home or is listed on your child's birth certificate.
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
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!
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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.