Urbanna, VA

The Goddard School of Gloucester offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic readiness, social development, and creative expression. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, modern classrooms with hands-on learning centers. They emphasize STEAM learning, language development, and character education while maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios. The school provides nutritious meals and snacks and offers flexible scheduling options for working families.

KinderCare at Gloucester provides comprehensive early childhood education with a research-based curriculum that aligns with Virginia's early learning standards. Their program includes phonics-based reading readiness, mathematics foundations, and social-emotional learning. The center features secure keypad entry, comprehensive safety protocols, and regular health screenings. Certified teachers create individualized learning plans and maintain detailed progress reports. The facility includes dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas, age-appropriate outdoor play spaces, and enrichment programs in music and movement. They offer full-time, part-time, and drop-in care options with extended hours to accommodate various family schedules.

Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Children's Center is a highly-regarded nonprofit childcare facility serving families across the Middle Peninsula region. Their NAEYC-accredited program emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices with a play-based learning approach. The center features low teacher-to-child ratios, degreed lead teachers, and comprehensive early literacy programs. Their facility includes secure classrooms, nutritious meal programs following USDA guidelines, and extensive outdoor learning environments. They offer inclusive programming for children with special needs and maintain strong partnerships with local school systems for smooth transitions to kindergarten. The center is known for its family engagement initiatives and community-focused approach to early childhood education.