East Bank, WV

The Goddard School in South Charleston serves the East Bank area with a premier early childhood education program featuring F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). Their curriculum focuses on academic readiness, social development, and emotional growth through play-based learning. Certified teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices in modern, secure facilities with keypad entry systems and comprehensive safety protocols. The school offers STEAM learning, foreign language exposure, and character development programs. Classrooms are designed to encourage exploration with age-appropriate learning centers, and the facility includes both indoor and outdoor play spaces. Parent communication is maintained through daily reports and a proprietary mobile app.

Kiddie Academy of Charleston provides comprehensive educational childcare serving the East Bank region with their Life Essentials® curriculum that balances academic preparation with character development. The academy emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on learning experiences. Their proprietary curriculum includes technology integration, health and fitness programs, and community awareness activities. The facility features secure access, monitored classrooms, and well-maintained playgrounds. Staff members hold early childhood education credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The academy maintains low student-teacher ratios and provides nutritious meals and snacks. Parents receive regular updates through electronic daily reports and parent-teacher conferences.

ABC Early Learning Center has served the Kanawha Valley region including East Bank for nearly two decades with a research-based curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. Their program emphasizes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through structured learning centers and play-based activities. The center features age-appropriate classrooms, secure facilities with surveillance systems, and outdoor learning environments. Teachers implement Creative Curriculum and focus on individualized learning plans. The center maintains state-exceeding staff qualifications with ongoing training requirements and offers extended hours to accommodate working families. Nutritional programs include USDA-approved meals, and the center has established strong community partnerships for enrichment activities.