We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year and continue to accept
applications for the 2024-2025 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:
- Income eligibility
- Homelessness/Foster Care
- Parent with Limited Education
- Student received Special Education Services
2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines:
Number in Family | 130% | 200% | 350% |
2 | $27,495 | $42,300 | $74,025 |
3 | $34,645 | $53,300 | $93,275 |
4 | $41,795 | $64,300 | $112,525 |
5 | $48,945 | $75,300 | $131,775 |
6 | $56,095 | $86,300 | $151,025 |
7 | $63,245 | $97,300 | $170,275 |
8 | $70,395 | $108,300 | $189,525 |
* 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 2025 Federal Government Poverty Guidelines:
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 |
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.
Our program serves residents of Fairfax County, Virginia.
When filling out your living address, please include apartment number, if applicable.