Bohannon, VA

The Goddard School of Gloucester offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. The school features highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, arts, and social-emotional development in modern, purpose-built classrooms with age-appropriate learning centers. The facility includes secure outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces and offers nutritious meals and snacks. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the Goddard mobile app and the strong focus on individual child development.

Mathews Montessori School provides authentic Montessori education in a nurturing environment serving the Middle Peninsula region. The school features AMI-trained teachers and follows traditional Montessori methodology with hands-on learning materials that promote independence and critical thinking. Their carefully prepared environments include practical life areas, sensorial materials, and academic works for language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The school maintains low student-teacher ratios and emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution and grace/courtesy lessons. The historic building has been renovated with child-sized furniture, natural lighting, and secure outdoor learning gardens. The program focuses on developing the whole child while respecting individual learning paces and styles.

Rainbow Station at Gloucester offers a unique educational approach combining traditional preschool with their "Village for Children" concept, featuring separate age-appropriate learning environments. The center is renowned for its Get Well Place, a dedicated sick child care program staffed by pediatric nurses. Their comprehensive curriculum includes literacy development, mathematics, science exploration, and creative arts with certified teachers implementing developmentally appropriate practices. The facility features secure entry systems, multiple playgrounds with safety surfaces, and indoor gross motor areas for active play. The program emphasizes character development and community involvement while providing flexible scheduling options and nutritious meal programs. Parents consistently praise the center's communication and the genuine care shown by staff.