Goode, VA

The Goddard School of Forest offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic, social, and 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, age-appropriate playgrounds, and modern classrooms with interactive technology. Their curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and character enrichment programs. What sets them apart is their comprehensive approach to developmental milestones tracking and regular parent communication through daily activity reports and parent-teacher conferences.

Rainbow Riders Childcare Center provides a nurturing, family-oriented environment with a play-based learning curriculum that emphasizes social development and school readiness. Their experienced staff includes certified early childhood educators who implement Creative Curriculum with hands-on learning activities. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, large outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment, and dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas. They stand out for their strong focus on individualized attention, nutritious meal programs, and flexible scheduling options that accommodate working families in the Goode and Forest communities.

Primrose School of Forest delivers the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from master's-degreed early childhood educators. Their curriculum emphasizes character development, literacy, and STEM concepts through hands-on exploration. The facility includes secure environments with keypad entry, dedicated music and art studios, and expansive outdoor learning spaces. They distinguish themselves through their partnership with parents via the Primrose Schools app for real-time updates, exclusive music and Spanish enrichment programs, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and cleanliness with rigorous health protocols.