Barren Springs, VA

The Goddard School of Hillsville offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic readiness while nurturing social, emotional, and physical development. Their state-of-the-art facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and dedicated play areas. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The curriculum includes STEAM learning, language arts, and character development programs, with daily communication provided to parents through the Goddard mobile app.

Little People's World Learning Center provides comprehensive childcare services with a play-based learning approach that incorporates Creative Curriculum standards. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, age-separated playgrounds, and modern learning environments. Their program emphasizes literacy development, social skills, and kindergarten readiness through structured activities and free play. The staff includes certified early childhood educators with CPR and First Aid training, and the center maintains low teacher-to-child ratios. Nutritional meal programs and regular parent-teacher conferences are standard features.

Mount Airy Children's Center offers a comprehensive early childhood program with a balanced approach to education and care. Their curriculum focuses on developmental milestones through hands-on learning experiences, literacy development, and social-emotional growth. The facility includes secure classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and dedicated infant care areas with separate sleeping and play spaces. All teachers meet or exceed state qualifications and participate in continuous training. The center emphasizes parent partnerships with regular progress updates and family involvement opportunities, serving families across the Virginia-North Carolina border region.