Quantico, VA

The Goddard School of Stafford 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 curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, modern classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and webcam access for parents. All teachers are qualified with degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and the school maintains rigorous health and safety protocols. Particularly popular with military families from Quantico due to flexible hours and understanding of military lifestyle needs.

Chesterbrook Academy provides a comprehensive early education program with research-based curriculum that includes phonics-based literacy, hands-on mathematics, and inquiry-based science. The school features secure facilities with coded entry, outdoor learning environments, and technology-integrated classrooms. Their program emphasizes character development and school readiness with dedicated enrichment programs in music, Spanish, and physical education. Staff maintain CPR and First Aid certifications, and the center has established partnerships with local elementary schools for smooth transitions. The academy serves many Quantico-based families with extended hours and full-day programs.

The Learning Experience in Stafford offers their proprietary L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum that incorporates phonics, sign language, manners and etiquette, and fitness programming. The bright, modern facility includes secure entry systems, age-separated playgrounds, and interactive learning centers. Their programs focus on developing cognitive, physical, and social skills through structured learning and purposeful play. The center provides all meals and snacks through their nutrition program and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Popular among Quantico military families for their flexible scheduling options and understanding of deployment-related transitions, with many staff trained in supporting military children's unique needs.