Salem, VA

Bright Horizons at Carilion Clinic is a NAEYC-accredited center offering comprehensive early education programs with a research-based curriculum. The center features highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education and maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios. Their World at Their Fingertips curriculum emphasizes language development, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning. The facility includes secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and dedicated outdoor play spaces. They offer nutritious meals and snacks through their food program and maintain strong parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences.

The Goddard School of Roanoke provides a play-based learning environment with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. Certified teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices in literacy-rich classrooms. The school features secure facilities with keypad entry, comprehensive safety protocols, and age-specific playgrounds. Their STEAM-focused curriculum includes Spanish exposure, yoga, and music enrichment. The center maintains small class sizes and offers flexible scheduling options with extended hours to accommodate working families in the Roanoke Valley area.

Rainbow Riders Childcare Center is a locally-owned facility serving the Roanoke Valley with a focus on individualized care and developmentally appropriate practices. Their curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through centers and project-based activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The center features experienced staff with low turnover rates and ongoing professional development. Safety measures include secured access, comprehensive background checks, and regular safety drills. They offer organic meal options and maintain strong community connections through local field trips and family engagement events. The center is known for its warm, family-like atmosphere and personalized attention to each child's developmental needs.