Your guide toearly care & learning in Central Virginia
Your guide to
early care & learning
in Central Virginia
SAVE TIME WITH A SINGLE APPLICATION.
Go2Grow helps families review and sign up for early care and education opportunities. This single application can also inform families of their eligibility for publicly-funded programs that may provide free or reduced cost options.
Go2Grow applications can be filled out year-round by any family with a child, birth to age 5, looking for care in Central Virginia.
Not sure which programs you’re eligible for? Contact our Navigator, Rebecca Martin, for assistance at go2grow@unitedwaycville.org, by phone or by text at 434-459-0506
LEARN ABOUT EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS IN YOUR AREA.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
MACAA Early Head Start
Age: Birth to age 3
Contact: Lina Abril-Montoya at (434) 295-3171 ext. 3008.
MACAA Head Start
Age: 3- and 4-year-olds by September 30
Locations: Park Street Center and in participating Elementary Schools in Albemarle, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Nelson counties
Transportation: Dependent on location
Cost: Free for eligible applicants
Hours: Vary by location, but generally 8am-3pm
Contact: Lina Abril Montoya at (434)270-2620 or Mackenzie Wolfe at (434)995-9800
Visit: https://www.macaa.org/headstart to learn more
Charlottesville City Preschool
Age: 3- and 4-year-olds by September 30
Locations: In Charlottesville City Elementary Schools
Transportation: Provided for children living within the school zone
Cost: Free for eligible applicants
Hours: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM
Contact: Sheila Sparks (ssparks@charlottesvilleschools.org)
Visit: http://charlottesvilleschools.org/preschool/ to learn more
Albemarle County Bright Stars
Age: 4 years old by September 30
Locations: 7 Albemarle County Elementary Schools
Transportation: Provided for children living within the school zone
Cost: Free for eligible applicants
Hours: 7:45 am – 2:30 PM
Contact: Carol Fox (cfox@albemarle.org)
Visit: Bright Stars Program – ACPS or Bright Stars Program – ACDSS to learn more
United Way of Greater Charlottesville (UWGC)
Mixed Delivery:
Age: 3- and 4-year-olds by September 30
Locations: Select Private Centers in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area
Transportation: Not provided
Cost: Free for eligible applicants
Hours: Vary by location
Contact: Meredith Locascio (434)459-0514
Visit: https://unitedwaycville.org/ourimpact/schoolreadiness/mixeddelivery to learn more
Subsidy Assistance
If you need assistance to pay for childcare and want to learn more information about the subsidy programs in your community, visit commonhelp.virginia.gov or contact your local Department of Social Services Child Care Office.
PRIVATE PROVIDERS
Click here to see the map of potential care options in your area.
Contact: Deborah Rogers (434)459-0101 to learn more about options in your area.
Greene County VPI
For more information about the Greene County VPI program, please contact Kaki Payne at kpayne@greenecountyschools.com or 434-939-9002.
Fluvanna County VPI
Locations: West Central Primary
Contact: (434)510-1016
Visit: https://www.fluvannacounty.org/community/page/fluvanna-county-prek-and-k-registration to learn more
Louisa County VPI
Locations: Louisa County Elementary Schools
Contact: Justin Grigg at (540)894-5115
Visit: https://preschool.lcps.k12.va.us/ to learn more
Nelson County VPI
Locations: Rockfish and Tye River Elementary
Contact: (434)260-7646
Visit: https://www.nelson.k12.va.us/en-US/pre-k-information-77e008cc to learn more
West Central Primary
Fluvanna County Public Schools
For more information visit: fluco.org
