Underhill Center, VT

The Goddard School of Essex offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, comprehensive safety protocols, and age-appropriate learning environments with dedicated infant rooms, toddler classrooms, and preschool learning centers. Their curriculum includes STEAM learning, literacy development, and character education, with daily communication to parents through the proprietary mobile app. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks while maintaining rigorous health and cleanliness standards.

Heartworks Preschool & Childcare Center provides a nurturing, play-based educational environment with a focus on whole-child development. Their experienced early childhood educators implement a creative curriculum that incorporates music, art, movement, and outdoor exploration. The center features secure facilities with dedicated age-appropriate classrooms, indoor gross motor spaces, and fenced outdoor playgrounds. Their infant program maintains consistent primary caregivers to support attachment, while their preschool program emphasizes social skills and kindergarten readiness. Heartworks emphasizes character development, emotional intelligence, and community values, with strong parent-teacher communication through daily reports and regular conferences.

Mountain View Natural Learning Center offers a unique nature-based early childhood program located closer to Underhill Center, serving the local community with a focus on outdoor exploration and environmental education. Their experienced educators create developmentally appropriate experiences that connect children to the natural world through forest walks, garden activities, and outdoor classroom spaces. The center maintains small group sizes with qualified teachers who specialize in emergent curriculum and child-directed learning. Their approach emphasizes hands-on experiences, sensory development, and building resilience through outdoor play in all seasons. The facility includes secure indoor learning environments with natural materials and extensive outdoor play areas designed to encourage physical development and environmental stewardship.