Lovingston, VA

The Goddard School of Charlottesville offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development. All teachers are highly qualified with ongoing professional development, and the facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. The school maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios and provides nutritious meals. Parents praise the school's communication, structured learning environment, and nurturing staff.

Mountaintop Montessori provides authentic Montessori education in a beautiful natural setting overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. The school serves children from toddler through elementary years with a child-directed learning approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and respect. Their certified Montessori teachers create prepared environments with hands-on materials for practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural studies. The 23-acre campus includes gardens, nature trails, and outdoor classrooms. Parents consistently praise the school's commitment to whole-child development, peaceful environment, and highly qualified teaching staff.

Bright Horizons at Charlottesville offers a research-based curriculum called The World at Their Fingertips that emphasizes language, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning. The center features state-of-the-art security systems, dedicated age-based classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds. All teachers meet or exceed state qualifications with ongoing professional development. The program includes character development, emergent curriculum based on children's interests, and regular progress reports. Parents highlight the center's excellent communication, experienced staff, and comprehensive educational approach that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.