Go2Grow & Apply for Head Start today!
MACAA, in collaboration with Smart Beginnings, United Way of Greater Charlottesville, and local school divisions, is now accepting applications for Head Start enrollment during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Learn more about MACAA Head Start here.
Apply through Go2Grow online!
Go2Grow works with local public schools, Head Start programs, and private providers to give all families access to early care and educational resources in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Greene. By working together, we can ensure every child in the Central Virginia area enters kindergarten ready to learn and grow!
Visit Go2Grow to learn more about preschool opportunities for your family. Application deadlines vary by locality. For more information or to speak with a member of MACAA’s Head Start team, please contact Lina Montoya or call (434) 295-3171.
Albemarle County, City of Charlottestville, and Louisa County
Application timeline:
Submit the application and all required documentation by the initial processing date (Charlotteville, March 15th; Albemarle, April 15th).
Families will begin to be notified after May 1st.
Applications are accepted year-round to fill vacancies within the preschool programs as they occur.
Apply online at Go2Grow or download an application below:
Fluvanna County
Application timeline:
Submit the application and all required documentation by the processing date of April 2nd.
Families will be notified regarding placement decisions in May.
Applications are accepted year-round to fill vacancies within the preschool programs as they occur.
Nelson County
Application timeline:
Submit the application and all required documentation by the processing date of April 16th.
Applications will be reviewed by April 22nd.
Families will be notified regarding placement decisions by April 28th.
Applications are accepted year-round to fill vacancies within the preschool programs as they occur.