About Headstart
Headstart in Fairfax is the Fairfax County Head Start and Early Head Start program, run through the county's Neighborhood and Community Services department. Head Start is a national child development program serving families with children from birth to age five, and expectant parents. Families can learn about options, locations and available services through the county, and information is offered in English and Spanish. The program sits alongside the county's child care assistance and referral services and its Infant and Toddler Connection. Rated 3.0 from 2 Google reviews, one at five stars and one at one star. Contact the county to confirm which locations are open to your family. Head Start and Early Head Start are listed among the county's early childhood resources, next to school readiness and kids and teens programs.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (703) 324-8290
- 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Headstart
What ages does Headstart serve?
Headstart takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Headstart cost?
Headstart does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 324-8290 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Headstart accept child care subsidies?
Headstart has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 324-8290 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at Headstart?
Headstart has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Is Headstart licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Headstart in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is Headstart and how do I contact it?
Headstart is at 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035. Its phone number is (703) 324-8290. It has a 3.0-star rating from 2 Google reviews.
Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-12. Report a correction or request removal. Back to preschools and day care centers in Fairfax.