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We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Year. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

A staff member will follow up with you within 14 days after your application is submitted.

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Offers:

A high quality preschool program that provides an academic curriculum to students Monday through Friday
PreK and EHS classrooms that follow the bell schedule of their elementary school
Breakfast, Lunch and Snack every day

Things to know before applying:

School bus transportation may be available for some PreK students
Parents must provide before school care and/or after school care if needed
Each family will be asked to provide paperwork for eligibility and additional documents
for registration if your child is found eligible

PreK Program Requirements:
Your family may qualify for PreK if you:

live in Fairfax County, Virginia and
have a child who will be 3 or 4 years of age by September 30th
(there are limited spots for children of age 3)
Students with economic and educational risk factors such as:

2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines:

Number in Family	130%	200%	350%
2	$28,132	$43,280	$75,740
3	$35,516	$54,640	$95,620
4	$42,900	$66,000	$115,500
5	$50,284	$77,360	$135,380
6	$57,668	$88,720	$155,260
7	$65,052	$100,080	$175,140
8	$72,436	$111,440	$195,020

* Priority given to 4 year olds and students with multiple risk factors

Early Head Start (EHS) Program Requirements:
Your family may qualify for EHS if you:

live in Fairfax County, Virginia in the geographical areas of Herndon, Reston or Springfield and
are a pregnant woman or have a child between the ages of 0 and 2.5 years of age by September 30th and
meet the following income guidelines, based on the Federal Government's Poverty Guidelines

Income Guidelines for Early Head Start:
Based on 2026 Federal Government Poverty Guidelines:

Number in Family	Yearly	Monthly	Weekly
2	$21,640	$1,803	$416
3	$27,320	$2,276	$525
4	$33,000	$2,750	$634
5	$38,680	$3,223	$743
6	$44,360	$3,696	$853
7	$50,040	$4,170	$962
8	$55,720	$4,643	$1,071

Note: The application, eligibility, selection and enrollment of the PreK and EHS program is centrally managed at our Alan Leis Early Childhood Center in Falls Church; not at individual elementary schools. If you have a question about the application process or to check on the status of your application, please call our main office. English Line 703-208-7900.

Completing this application is the first step of the process. The application for your child cannot be processed until income verifications are received and a family interview is conducted with you over the phone or in-person.

Please complete all fields in order to help us process your application. Make sure you have included a phone number where we may reach you to follow up on your application to this program.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address (Required)

Confirm Email Address

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Mobile Phone

Opt In for Text Messages

Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family

English Proficiency (Required)

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed (Required)

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

Our program serves residents of Fairfax County, Virginia.
When filling out your living address, please include apartment number, if applicable.

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

Is there another parent/guardian in the family?

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Mobile Phone

Opt In for Text Messages

Home Phone

Work Phone

Ext.

It appears that you have previously submitted an application. If you wish to apply again, please contact us by phone or in person.

Race

Hispanic

Lives with Family

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Highest Grade Completed

Employment Status

Child's Relationship

Custody

Provides Financial Support

Teen Parent

Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)

Primary Language at Home

Is another language being acquired or learned at home?

Number in Family (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?

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

Add Emergency Contact

Make sure that the child's name on the application matches the child's name on their birth certificate.

First Name (Required)

Middle Name

Last Name (Required)

Suffix

Nickname

Birthday (Required)

Gender

Race (Required)

Hispanic (Required)

Lives with Family (Required)

English Proficiency

Other Language

Other Language Proficiency

Primary Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

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

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

Which program are you applying for? (Required)

Location Preference

1st Location Preference

2nd Location Preference

3rd Location Preference

- Your Address - Available Locations

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

Add Another Applicant

Are there other children in the family?

Add a Sibling

Statement of Certification I understand that as an applicant for this program, I must provide information on my income. I understand that program staff reserves the right to review this information and to make eligibility determinations for this program. I certify that the information provided by this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I knowingly provide false/conflicting information, my child will be found ineligible for the FECEP/Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Required information is missing, see above.

FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Offers:

PreK Program Requirements:

Early Head Start (EHS) Program Requirements:

Parent/Guardian

Address

Additional Parent/Guardian

Family Information

Emergency Contacts

Child (Applicant)

Location Preferences

Additional Applicant

Siblings