Go2Grow

Supporting Families in Ready Region Blue Ridge with Early Education Programs & Resources

Go2Grow works with local Head Start/Early Head Start programs, public school systems, and private providers to ensure all families in the Ready Region Blue Ridge area have equal access to early education and can thrive through additional resources and supports.

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Applying to a Mixed Delivery Program or live in the following areas: Charlottesville-Albemarle-Nelson or Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro? Start your Go2Grow application here.

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Programs in our region meet a variety of needs.

Various publicly funded programs address the diverse needs of families through opportunities for free or reduced-cost care.

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Head Start (HS)

Head Start early childhood care and education programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Read more

Early Head Start (EHS)

Early Head Start programs are designed to nurture healthy attachments between parent and child, and child and caregiver. Services encompass the full range of a family's needs from pregnancy through a child's third birthday. Read More

Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)

Virginia Preschool Initiative programs provide high-quality, free preschool education to eligible children, preparing them for kindergarten through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. VPI partners with school divisions to support school readiness and promote equitable access to early learning opportunities. Read more

Mixed Delivery (MD)

The Mixed Delivery program provides publicly funded ECCE services in licensed, non-faith-based, private ECCE settings for eligible children. It funds full-day, year-round ECCE services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Read more

Local Care & Family Day Homes (Including those accepting Child Care Subsidy)

Child day centers are child day programs offered…

Search and apply for early education and care programs in your area.

Albemarle County & Charlottesville

Buckingham County

Fluvanna County

Frederick Co, Clarke Co, Winchester City (NSV)

Greene County

Harrisonburg & Rockingham

Louisa County

Madison County

Nelson County

Orange County

Page County

Rappahannock County

Shenandoah County

Staunton, Augusta Co, Waynesboro (SAW)

Warren County

Ready Region Blue Ridge works with partners in these 21 cities and counties to increase access to high-quality care and connect with resources to support your families needs so all children can enter kindergarten ready to learn and grow. Learn more.

Early education matters.
Here’s why.

Early childhood care and education lays the foundation for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, significantly impacting lifelong learning, well-being, and future success.

Higher Success

Children receiving high quality early education have both increased high school graduation and increased employment rates.

Brain Development

Did you know 90% of the brain is developed by age five? This development sets the stage for higher level skills later in life.

Reduced Risk

Positive interactions in early childhood create positive impact by reducing the risk of incarceration and drug use later in life.

Improved Mental Health

Stronger self regulation and improved social-emotional development happen with peer interactions.

Looking for resources or regional supports?

You can search local resources or state-wide resources by using the “Resources and Supports” drop down menu at the very top of the page to search for programs and community partners to help your family meet their needs.