Frequently Asked Questions

Head Start is a federally funded, comprehensive early childhood education program that serves 3-5 year old income-eligible preschool children and their families. Services focus on individualized preschool education and school readiness; social and emotional development; dental, physical, and mental health; and nutrition.

Early Head Start is a federally-funded, comprehensive early childhood education program that serves 6-week to 3-year-old income-eligible preschool children and their families. Services focus on individualized preschool education and school readiness; social and emotional development; dental, physical, and mental health; and nutrition.

Our program accepts children as young as 6 weeks old up to 5 years of age.

Families qualify for the program based on your household income and other factors. Please contact our office for further information.

Fill out our “Getting to Know You” form and one of our Family Advocates will contact you to schedule an appointment for your desired location.

PCDC has programs in 7 different localities, including the counties of Charles City, New Kent, King William, West Point, Gloucester, Middlesex and Matthews, as well as the Town of West Point.

We appreciate community involvement! If you are interested in volunteering we ask that you submit an email request or contact our main office at (804) 843-2289. We are always accepting applications for employment and invite you to apply for current openings.

We are committed to the success of our families. Our program matches each family with a Family Advocate who will work with you for the entirety of your child’s preschool journey. Family Advocates work with families on a number of areas to provide them with the best resources available.