Mount Solon, VA

The Goddard School in Harrisonburg offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their state-of-the-art facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Highly qualified teachers implement STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through hands-on activities. The school maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and provides comprehensive safety protocols including background-checked staff and regular security drills. They offer nutritious meals and snacks, regular parent communication through the Goddard Connect app, and focus on developing social, emotional, and academic readiness skills.

Kiddie Academy of Harrisonburg provides educational childcare through their Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, and school readiness. The academy features modern classrooms with interactive technology, secure facilities with keypad entry, and age-appropriate playgrounds. Their highly trained teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low child-to-teacher ratios. The program includes daily learning activities in math, science, language arts, and social studies, plus enrichment programs in music and physical fitness. They emphasize health and safety with rigorous cleaning protocols, secure check-in/out systems, and comprehensive staff training in emergency procedures and child development.

Bright Horizons at Harrisonburg offers a research-based curriculum called The World at Their Fingertips that integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts. The center features purpose-built classrooms with natural lighting, secure outdoor learning environments, and developmentally appropriate learning materials. Their degreed educators implement emergent curriculum that follows children's interests while meeting developmental milestones. The facility maintains enhanced safety standards including secured entrances, comprehensive background checks, and health screening protocols. They provide family engagement through regular portfolio updates, parent-teacher conferences, and digital daily reports. The program emphasizes social-emotional learning, executive function skills, and kindergarten readiness through play-based and project-based learning approaches.