Thaxton, VA

The Goddard School in Roanoke serves the Thaxton area with a premier early childhood education program featuring F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and dedicated play areas. Curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and character education, with daily communication to parents through their proprietary app. The school emphasizes play-based learning while preparing children for kindergarten success.

Primrose School of Roanoke provides balanced learning approach combining purposeful play with nurturing guidance for children from infants through school-age. Their exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum develops creativity, critical thinking, and character through hands-on activities in literacy, math, science, and social studies. The school features secure facilities with coded entry, outdoor learning environments, and dedicated music and art spaces. All lead teachers have early childhood education credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The school maintains excellent health and safety protocols with regular sanitation and comprehensive background checks for all staff.

This church-affiliated center serves Thaxton families with a comprehensive early childhood program that emphasizes Christian values alongside academic preparation. Their developmentally appropriate curriculum focuses on social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and kindergarten readiness skills. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, age-separated playgrounds, and bright, engaging classrooms. Teachers are Virginia-licensed with CPR and first aid certification, and the center maintains excellent staff retention rates. The program includes nutritious meals and snacks, regular parent-teacher conferences, and developmental assessments to track each child's progress.