Covington, VA

Primrose School of Clifton Forge provides high-quality early education and childcare services to the Covington area with their Balanced Learning® approach. This nationally accredited facility features a research-based curriculum that balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from qualified teachers. The school offers age-appropriate learning environments for infants through school-age children, with dedicated classrooms for each developmental stage. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, math, science, social studies, and character development. Safety features include secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and rigorous health protocols. The facility includes both indoor and outdoor learning spaces designed to stimulate cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.

Operated by Mountain Gateway Community College, this NAEYC-accredited child development center serves as both a childcare facility and a training ground for early childhood education students. The center implements a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning and social-emotional development. Highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education create individualized learning experiences while maintaining low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility features modern classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and observation areas for college students. Nutritional meals are provided through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. The center maintains strong partnerships with families through regular communication and parent involvement opportunities.

Bath County Children's Center provides comprehensive childcare services to families in the Covington region with a strong emphasis on school readiness and community engagement. The center follows Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning standards, incorporating literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies into daily activities. Their experienced teaching staff includes professionals with degrees in early childhood education and ongoing professional development. The facility features secure, age-appropriate learning environments with modern educational materials and outdoor play areas. The program emphasizes character development, social skills, and independence while maintaining rigorous safety protocols including controlled access, emergency preparedness plans, and health screening procedures.