Nellysford, VA

Located in the Wintergreen Resort community just minutes from Nellysford, this center serves the local mountain communities with a nature-focused educational approach. They emphasize outdoor learning and environmental education, utilizing their unique mountain setting for daily nature exploration. The curriculum includes STEAM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified with background checks, and the center maintains small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios. The facility features dedicated age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and comprehensive safety protocols.

Serving Nelson County families including Nellysford residents, this center offers a comprehensive early childhood program with a play-based learning curriculum. They focus on whole-child development through structured activities that promote cognitive, physical, and social growth. The center features certified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development, secure facility with keypad entry, and nutritious meal programs. Their preschool program includes kindergarten readiness components with emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social skills. Parents praise the caring staff and clean, well-organized learning environments.

Located in nearby Afton and serving the Nellysford community, Bright Beginnings provides a structured educational environment with a balanced curriculum combining academic preparation and creative expression. Their program includes Montessori-inspired learning stations, structured group activities, and individualized attention. The center employs degreed early childhood educators and maintains Virginia state licensing requirements with enhanced safety protocols including security cameras and strict pick-up procedures. Facilities include age-separated playgrounds, modern classrooms with educational technology, and dedicated art and music spaces. The center is particularly noted for its strong parent communication and kindergarten transition program.