Breaking News
Our May 2023 parent training was a success. The trainer, Ms. Kathy Fudge White, trained 13 of our parents to become substitutes in the classroom. The training also included information about a pathway to permanent employment for the parents. Please look out for our next parent training so you can be next!
About us
Higher Horizons, a private, non-profit organization was founded in 1963 as the first licensed early care and education facility in Fairfax County, VA. Higher Horizons serves 300 low-income children and families in the Bailey’s Crossroads and Falls Church communities of Fairfax County. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start, and the Fairfax County Office for Children, the program provides high quality, comprehensive early childhood education and development services to income eligible expectant mothers and children 0-5 and their families.
We serve prenatal to 5 years old
For Prenatal to 3 Years Old
For 3 to 5 Years Old
From Birth to 3 Years Old
Our locations
HEAD START AND EHS SINCE
DIAPERS DISTRIBUTED
CHILDREN TRANSITIONED TO KINDERGARTEN
PARENTS LINKED TO READY ROSIE (PARENTING CURRICULUM)
Are you eligible? This is what you will need.
Your child’s official birth certificate
Proof of income
Proof of residency
Get ready to watch your child grow!
My family advocate demonstrated a vast knowledge and understanding of child development and relationship stability.
Parent
As I reflect on my work, I have learned so much about Head Start, policy, procedures, and management skills.
Former staff member
The atmosphere at our center is so warm, friendly, and inviting. You truly feel like you are a part of a family.
Driver
I love that I work for a company that puts education as a priority.
Early Head Start Teacher
Being a Head Start Teacher has been one of the best decisions in my career.
Head Start Teacher
Thank you for all your patience day to day, for every tear you wipe away, for little hands you gently hold, and all the stories you have told.
Parent
Thank you for the time you give, the hearts you warm, the smiles you make. You are appreciated.
Parent
Thank you for making a positive difference in our lives, we are still using the skills that you taught us.
Parent
This program is wonderful because they also have a lot of resources they help you with! Like your mental health and also teaching parents new other ways to help your child grow and learn better!
Parent
This is a very good program especially in the situation we are in. It’s pleasant to have someone to talk to about it. What's been great for me is I've learned so much about parenting.
Parent
Higher Horizons Head Start