Buchanan County Head Start Preschool

Buchanan County Head Start Preschool Buchanan County Head Start is a federally funded, non-profit organization currently serving 109 children in Buchanan County, VA.

Buchanan County Head Start is a community pre-school program that prepares low-income children for success in school and gives them a true “head start” as they move from pre-k years into the public school system. Buchanan County Head Start strives to provide support to eligible families, to teach them economic survivial, and to enhance an appropriate environment in which parents, children, and con

cerned professionals work, learn, and grow. The program is governed by the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors, the program’s grantee board, and the Parent Policy Council, consisting of current Head Start parents and community representatives.

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟Buchanan County Head Start Preschool proudly participates in VQB5 (Virginia Quality Birth to Five)!VQB5...
08/25/2026

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟

Buchanan County Head Start Preschool proudly participates in VQB5 (Virginia Quality Birth to Five)!

VQB5 is Virginia’s quality measurement and improvement system for early childhood programs. Through VQB5, we work to continuously strengthen our classrooms, support our teachers, and provide high-quality learning experiences for every child. ❤️

We are proud to be committed to quality and to giving our children the strongest possible start! 🌱📚

🎉 FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE WINNER! 🎉A HUGE congratulations to Hurley #2, who had the highest classroom attendance percentag...
08/25/2026

🎉 FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE WINNER! 🎉

A HUGE congratulations to Hurley #2, who had the highest classroom attendance percentage on the first day of school (Friday, 08/21/2026)— an AMAZING 99%! 👏💙

Way to start the 2026–2027 school year strong! 🌟 Every child in attendance makes a difference, and we are so proud of our families, children, and staff for making attendance a priority!

🏆 Hurley #2 — 99% Attendance!
What an incredible way to kick off the school year! 🎉📚✨

08/25/2026

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year remains open with limited slots.

Applications can be submitted online, in person, or via telephone.

For assistance, please contact the main office, where our staff will be pleased to help you,
276.244.1368.

🌟 Let’s Aim for 100%! 🌟Tomorrow is a big day across all of our centers! Help us reach 100% attendance so your child's ce...
08/21/2026

🌟 Let’s Aim for 100%! 🌟
Tomorrow is a big day across all of our centers! Help us reach 100% attendance so your child's center has a chance to be awarded a fun classroom incentive! 📚✨

See you bright and early tomorrow!!!

There’s still time to enroll your child in our program!
08/20/2026

There’s still time to enroll your child in our program!

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year remains open with limited slots.

Applications can be submitted online, in person, or via telephone.

For assistance, please contact the main office, where our staff will be pleased to help you,
276.244.1368.

08/13/2026
Happy Birthday to our staff with August birthdays! 🥳We are happy to have you as a part of the BCHSP family.Join us in wi...
08/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our staff with August birthdays! 🥳

We are happy to have you as a part of the BCHSP family.

Join us in wishing them a Happy Birthday! 🎉

🌟 CELEBRATING YEARS OF SERVICE AT BUCHANAN COUNTY HEAD START PRESCHOOL! 🌟August is a special month at Buchanan County He...
08/10/2026

🌟 CELEBRATING YEARS OF SERVICE AT BUCHANAN COUNTY HEAD START PRESCHOOL! 🌟

August is a special month at Buchanan County Head Start Preschool as we celebrate and recognize some of our amazing team members who are reaching important years of service milestones!

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication each of these individuals brings to our children, families, and program every day.

🎉 August Years of Service:

🏆 36 Years - Jennifer Ratliff, Director — August 20th

🏆 31 Years - Susan Blankenship, Billing Clerk — August 21st

🏆 19 Years - Martha Campbell, Transportation & Family Engagement Manager — August 7th

🌟 14 Years - Dana Hurley, Teacher, Hurley #2 — August 7th

🌟 9 Years - Melanie Cooper, Bus Monitor, Hurley Center — August 10th

🌟 8 Years - Renee Compton, Bus Monitor, Council Center — August 9th

🌟 8 Years - Marlee Vance, Education Manager — August 9th

🌟 8 Years - Sophia Owens, Bus Driver, Council Center — August 9th

🌟 8 Years - Beverly (Jeanie Ward), Bus Monitor, Riverview #1 — August 9th

💙 6 Years - Nancy (Lisa) Dotson, Bus Driver/Home Visitor — August 17th

💙 3 Years - Shelby Chambers, Teacher Assistant/Family Advocate, Twin Valley #2 — August 10th

💙 3 Years - Breana Basham, Teacher, Hurley #1 — August 10th

💙 2 Years - Britney Dye, Teacher/Bus Driver, Riverview #1 — August 12th

💙 2 Years - Jessica Vance, Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant, Twin Valley #2 — August 12th

💙 2 Years - Sonya Hurley, Teacher Assistant, Hurley #2 — August 22nd

💙 1 Year - Cayla Epling, CFO — August 8th

💙 1 Year - Sarah Kennedy, Teacher Assistant, Twin Valley #1 — August 11th

From 1 year to an INCREDIBLE 36 years, every year represents countless hours of service, dedication, relationships built, and lives touched. We are so thankful for each of you and the important role you play in the BCHSP family! 🥰

Please join us in congratulating August Years of Service Staff! 🎉

❤️ Thank you for being a part of the Buchanan County Head Start family! ❤️

08/09/2026

Start Early believes the proposed changes to Head Start would weaken the comprehensive services that have helped millions of young children.

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4299 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA
24614

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+12769352333

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