Layland, WV

Kiddie Academy of Beckley provides comprehensive educational childcare with their proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, STEM, and creative arts. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry, security cameras, and strict parent identification protocols. All lead teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and the facility maintains low student-teacher ratios. The academy offers nutritious meals prepared on-site and features both indoor and outdoor age-appropriate play areas. Their program includes regular developmental assessments and parent-teacher conferences to track each child's progress.

Little Peoples Place is a family-owned childcare center serving the Beckley area with a play-based learning approach combined with structured academic preparation. The center emphasizes social-emotional development through daily group activities and individual attention. Safety features include secured entry systems, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and regular safety drills. The facility features separate age-appropriate classrooms, a large outdoor playground with safety surfacing, and a dedicated indoor gross motor skills area. Their curriculum includes early literacy, mathematics readiness, and hands-on science activities, with teachers trained in CPR/First Aid and ongoing professional development.

A Child's Place at the Y operates under the YMCA's longstanding commitment to youth development, offering a balanced curriculum that combines academic readiness with character building and physical activity. The center utilizes the Creative Curriculum system while incorporating the Y's values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Facilities include modern classrooms with observation windows, a commercial kitchen providing USDA-approved meals, and access to the YMCA's gymnasium and swimming pool for age-appropriate activities. The center maintains small class sizes with degreed lead teachers and assistants, and offers flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and drop-in care for members.