Atkins, VA

KinderCare in Marion is a highly-regarded childcare center serving the Atkins area with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. The center features low teacher-to-child ratios, state-licensed educators with CPR and First Aid certifications, and a secure facility with keypad entry and comprehensive safety protocols. Parents praise the engaging learning environments, daily communication through the KinderCare app, and nutritious meal programs. The center offers age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor play spaces, and enrichment activities that support developmental milestones from infancy through school age.

The Goddard School in Abingdon provides premium early childhood education to families in the Atkins region through its F.L.E.X.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic readiness with play-based learning. The school employs degreed teachers who follow a structured curriculum focused on literacy, STEM, and creative arts, with regular assessments to track child progress. Safety is prioritized with secured facilities, background-checked staff, and strict health protocols. Parents highlight the school's strong communication, inclusive environment, and spacious indoor/outdoor play areas that encourage physical and cognitive development.

Kiddie Academy of Abingdon serves the Atkins community with its Life Essentials® curriculum, integrating character education, technology, and hands-on learning to foster social, emotional, and academic growth. The academy features certified teachers, low student-to-teacher ratios, and a safe environment with electronic check-in/out systems and sanitization practices. The facility includes modern classrooms, interactive learning centers, and outdoor playgrounds. Parents appreciate the academy's focus on nutrition, with healthy meals provided, and the regular updates on child development through parent-teacher conferences and digital portfolios.