Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn more about Pre-K (Pre Kindergarten) and Early Head Start services in Fairfax County Public Schools. This is a high-quality program that provides early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/registration/early-childhood/prek-and-early-head-start-application
Your family may qualify for PreK or Early Head Start if you:
Live in Fairfax County
PreK: Have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30
Early Head Start: Have a child who is 0-2 years of age and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon and Springfield areas.
Have a student(s) with economic and educational risk factors such as:
Income eligibility
Homelessness or Foster Care
A Parent with Limited Education
Student receives Special Education Services
Though families may qualify, spaces are limited and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4-year-olds and students with multiple risk factors. The application process begins every January for the upcoming school year. However, it is important for all families to apply as soon as possible.
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Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 10th largest school district. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. On this channel, we share stories that showcase this mission and feature the students, staff and community members that make it all happen.
For more information visit our website www.fcps.edu
Facebook facebook.com/fcpsva
Twitter twitter.com/fcpsnews
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Channel 21 Livestream https://www.fcps.edu/tv
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Learn more about Pre-K (Pre Kindergarten) and Early Head Start services in Fairfax County Public Schools. This is a high-quality program that provides early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/registration/early-childhood/prek-and-early-head-start-application
Your family may qualify for PreK or Early Head Start if you:
Live in Fairfax County
PreK: Have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30
Early Head Start: Have a child who is 0-2 years of age and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon and Springfield areas.
Have a student(s) with economic and educational risk factors such as:
Income eligibility
Homelessness or Foster Care
A Parent with Limited Education
Student receives Special Education Services
Though families may qualify, spaces are limited and selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with PreK priority given to 4-year-olds and students with multiple risk factors. The application process begins every January for the upcoming school year. However, it is important for all families to apply as soon as possible.
…
Fairfax County Public Schools is the nation’s 10th largest school district. FCPS inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. On this channel, we share stories that showcase this mission and feature the students, staff and community members that make it all happen.
For more information visit our website www.fcps.edu
Facebook facebook.com/fcpsva
Twitter twitter.com/fcpsnews
Instagram instagram.com/fairfaxcountypublicschools
Channel 21 Livestream https://www.fcps.edu/tv
YouTube youtube.com/user/FairfaxCountySchools










