Find Childcare with Go2Grow

Go2Grow is your one-stop website for accessing quality early childhood care and education. Our coordinated enrollment portal makes it easy for families to explore, compare, and apply for free or reduced-cost care and education programs tailored to children from birth to age 5.

The preschool scholarships my sons have received from the United Way are a lifesaver. They have allowed my children to be in a safe environment and enable me to work while earning my bachelor’s degree.
Brittany Hughes, Mixed Delivery Participant

How Go2Grow Works

Go2Grow is an initiative run by Ready Region Blue Ridge that works with local Head Start programs, public school systems, and private providers to ensure all families in the Ready Region Blue Ridge area have equal access to early education. Go2Grow supports your child’s early learning and care needs, ensuring they have a strong foundation for the future. With Go2Grow, you can:

Learn: Discover a range of early childhood programs designed to nurture your child’s growth and development.
Compare: Review and compare program options to find the best fit for your family’s unique needs.
Apply: Simplify the application process by applying to multiple programs through one convenient platform.
Find Resources: Access valuable resources to support your family’s journey, from financial assistance to educational tools.

Go2Grow Footprint

Go2Grow serves families looking for early childcare and education in the Ready Region Blue Ridge area, which includes the following locations:

Albemarle County & Charlottesville
Buckingham County
Fluvanna County
Frederick Co, Clarke Co, Winchester City (NSV)
Greene County
Harrisonburg & Rockingham
Louisa County
Madison County
Nelson County
Orange County
Page County
Rappahannock County
Shenandoah County
Staunton, Augusta Co, Waynesboro (SAW)
Warren County

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The Impact

3,696

Families

Used the Go2Grow online enrollment portal to apply for early childcare and/or education for their children for the 2024-2025 school year.

Cities and Counties

And the qualifying families living in them are served across our region through the Go2Grow online enrollment portal, providing access to affordable and reliable childcare.

246%

More Applications

Were submitted via Go2Grow since its launch in 2021, highlighting the number of families in our region who need help when it comes to affordable childcare.

*Based on the United Way of Greater Charlottesville 2023-2024 Annual Report