Penn Laird, VA

The Goddard School in Harrisonburg 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 play-based curriculum is developed by early childhood education experts and includes STEAM learning, language arts, and social development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers are qualified early childhood educators who receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes individualized learning plans and maintains low student-to-teacher ratios for personalized attention.

Kiddie Academy of Harrisonburg provides comprehensive educational childcare with their Life Essentials® curriculum that integrates character development, technology, and hands-on learning. The academy features secure facilities with keypad entry, modern classrooms with age-appropriate learning centers, and outdoor playgrounds. Their program includes nutritionally balanced meals, regular communication with parents through mobile apps, and development tracking. Staff members are CPR and First Aid certified with ongoing training in early childhood development. The curriculum emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social skills through project-based learning and creative activities.

Harrisonburg Children's Center is a locally-owned childcare facility that provides a nurturing environment with a play-based, emergent curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches. The center focuses on whole-child development through hands-on exploration, creative expression, and social interaction. Their secure facility includes multiple playgrounds, indoor gross motor spaces, and classrooms designed for different developmental stages. The teaching staff includes experienced early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios. The center emphasizes community involvement, environmental awareness, and individualized learning plans with regular parent-teacher conferences and portfolio assessments.