Stevensville, VA

The Goddard School of Tappahannock offers a premier early childhood education program serving the Stevensville area with its F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). The curriculum focuses on STEAM learning, literacy development, and social-emotional skills through play-based activities. Features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and real-time parent communication through the Goddard mobile app. All lead teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and the facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, dedicated art studios, and modern classrooms with natural lighting.

Northern Neck Head Start Center provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families throughout the Northern Neck region, including Stevensville. The program follows the Creative Curriculum system with emphasis on school readiness, literacy development, and social skills. Offers full-day programming with nutritious meals and snacks included, health and dental screenings, and family engagement activities. Staff includes certified early childhood educators and family advocates who provide ongoing support. The center maintains low student-teacher ratios and features updated classroom environments with developmentally appropriate learning centers and outdoor play areas.

KinderCare Learning Center in Kilmarnock serves the broader Northern Neck area including Stevensville families with their research-based curriculum that emphasizes early literacy, mathematics, and social development. The center features secure entry systems, dedicated age-specific learning environments, and outdoor playgrounds designed for different developmental stages. Offers comprehensive early learning programs with emphasis on kindergarten readiness, including phonics-based reading instruction and hands-on science activities. Staff participate in ongoing professional development and many hold Child Development Associate credentials or higher. The center provides daily communication through the KinderCare mobile app and maintains strong parent-teacher partnerships.