Norfolk, VA

The Goddard School of Norfolk 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 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts through hands-on activities. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes individualized learning plans and maintains low student-to-teacher ratios to ensure personalized attention for each child's developmental needs.

Kiddie Academy of Norfolk provides comprehensive educational childcare with their Life Essentials® curriculum that integrates character development, literacy, and social skills. The academy features secure facilities with coded entry systems, dedicated learning centers, and age-appropriate playgrounds. Their program includes technology integration, music and movement activities, and Spanish language exposure. The center maintains rigorous health and safety protocols including regular sanitization and staff CPR/first aid certification. Teachers develop individualized learning goals for each child and provide regular progress reports to parents through their proprietary communication system.

Norfolk Collegiate's Lower School offers an exceptional early childhood program within a prestigious independent school setting. Their Reggio Emilia-inspired approach emphasizes project-based learning, creative expression, and environmental exploration. The program features dedicated early childhood specialists, small class sizes with 8:1 student-teacher ratios, and purpose-built learning environments including outdoor classrooms and nature exploration areas. The curriculum integrates literacy development, mathematical thinking, and social-emotional learning through inquiry-based activities. The school maintains comprehensive safety protocols and offers extended care options to accommodate working families while providing a rigorous academic foundation.