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Purple Crayon Playschool
5.0
The Purple Crayon Playschool is an absolutely amazing place for young children. My son cannot wait to get to the Purple Crayon each day. The students and teachers are an incredible community who learn together through play. Lena is so incredibly warm and nurturing and also has an incredible...
- Vicki
Sunshine Daycare
5.0
Jennifer loved and nurtured my second son beyond what I could have possibly hoped for. My eldest child went straight into a large daycare when he was a baby, and although the center is highly regarded, there is no comparison to the attention and love that Jennifer provides. So when our baby girl...
- Anne Marie F.
Our Neighborhood Child Development Center
5.0
I have been working at Our Neighborhood for the past 5 years and it is by far the best job I have ever had. This school supports a partnership between the teachers and parents to provide quality, respectful care for the children. I am pregnant and am enrolling my son this winter because I believe it...
- Katie B.
Little House Daycare
5.0
Little House Daycare is great! The kids receive great care and lots of one-on-one attention! The daycare is located in a safe neighborhood where the kids have lots of opportunity for both indoor and outdoor play. I love the small group environment and that both creative and educational experiences...
- Jennifer E.
Allkidz Family Childcare
4.0
This is a Christian Home Childcare that is ready to offer care to all children under the age of 5. They help the children to use all their skills and their talent. The kids are led to writing, coloring, painting, outdoor play, reading, singing etc. Most of it all, they lead the kids to know the word...
- Hannah A.
Preschools in Charlottesville, VA
Purple Crayon Playschool
122 Summit St, Charlottesville, VA
5.0
(5)
Purple Crayon Playschool is a preschool where academics are taught through play and children are contributors to curriculum development. We are a multi-age school in a home setting. The school is licensed and insured. As an educator, I meet each child where they are and attend to their interests and...
5.0
"Our daughter was at Purple Crayon for over a year and loved every minute of it. Rather than just being a preschool, it was a lovely little community for her and our family. All of the children and the caretakers all enjoyed each others' company, welcomed each other...
Ian T
Sunshine Daycare
2566 Aspenwood Rd, Charlottesville, VA
5.0
(1)
I offer an in home loving, caring and comfortable environment for infants up to kindergarten. I am a mother of two boys and have been caring for children full time since 2010. Before providing childcare, I worked for the American Red Cross for over 15 years. I am state licensed and have First Aid...
5.0
"Jennifer loved and nurtured my second son beyond what I could have possibly hoped for. My eldest child went straight into a large daycare when he was a baby, and although the center is highly regarded, there is no comparison to the attention and love that Jennifer...
Anne Marie F.
Our Neighborhood Child Development Center
1015 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA
5.0
(1)
Our Neighborhood Child Development Center provides the highest quality care and education for children, zero to eight years old. Our Neighborhood is a full day Reggio inspired educational program. We operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, to accommodate working families. Our...
5.0
"I have been working at Our Neighborhood for the past 5 years and it is by far the best job I have ever had. This school supports a partnership between the teachers and parents to provide quality, respectful care for the children. I am pregnant and am enrolling my...
Katie B.
Little House Daycare
1406 Westwood Rd., Charlottesville, VA
5.0
(1)
Little House Daycare is an in-home full-time daycare for two and three year olds. We focus on growing and learning through lots of play and authentic experiences (such as gardening and cooking). Every day we play indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), we do arts and crafts, music, read lots of...
5.0
"Little House Daycare is great! The kids receive great care and lots of one-on-one attention! The daycare is located in a safe neighborhood where the kids have lots of opportunity for both indoor and outdoor play. I love the small group environment and that both...
Jennifer E.
Allkidz Family Childcare
89 Court Place, Charlottesville, VA
4.0
(1)
Allkidz is a christian home family childcare that offers care for all children from birth to 4 years .We are registered and certified. We have experienced workers who love to work with children and to treat them as their own. We have children that respect and love to treat each as a brother or...
4.0
"This is a Christian Home Childcare that is ready to offer care to all children under the age of 5. They help the children to use all their skills and their talent. The kids are led to writing, coloring, painting, outdoor play, reading, singing etc. Most of it all,...
Hannah A.
Piedmont Family YMCA Child Care
233 4th St Nw, Charlottesville, VA
5.0
(1)
Piedmont Family YMCA Child Care in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a child care establishment that utilizes the Montessori philosophy and materials in their classroom that self-correct and help the students in developing their five senses. This child care institution helps in promoting independence on...
5.0
"I like the teacher because they care good my kids , My 2kids was Ben there now one is in the 1rst grade and she doing good she read good and righting good it's because the YMCA teacher"
Kilozo A.
Mighty Minds Little Hands Int Pre School
2117 Angus Rd, Charlottesville, VA
3.0
(2)
Mighty Minds Little Hands International is a trilingual preschool at 2117 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA that strives to bring quality childcare to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old. Their center features a nurturing and safe environment where your children can learn and grow.
5.0
"I have two little girls attending MMLHIP, and we have been really happy there. There has been some turnover in one of my daughter's classes, but it seems to have stabilized as they were working to find a stable replacement, and everyone who came in loved on those...
Lauren
ALBEMARLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
1550-1554 INSURANCE LANE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Come discover the magic of a Montessori education! We are a YEAR ROUND, full-day Montessori school for ages 18 months through 6th grade. Our internationally recognized Montessori Program embraces nature and the individualized curriculum is designed to match your child's personal development and...
Acorn Academy
3060 Watts Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA
Acorn Academy opened last spring as an Eco-friendly in-home daycare, located at 3060 Watts Farm Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911. We specialize in early childhood development, licensed and insured for up to 12 children. We provide top-quality childcare for infants and toddlers year round at a rate...
Bright Beginnings - Forest Lakes
1610 Regent Street, Charlottesville, VA
1.0
(2)
At Bright Beginnings our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood programs for preschool children while supporting each unique family unit. We strive to allow each child to develop at his or her own rate with the goal of a successful transition into...
Westminster Child Care Center
450 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Westminster Child Care Center is a private, non-profit preschool serving children from 6 weeks to five years of age, serving approximately 80 children. The center, for over 43 years, has upheld its mission to serve a very diverse community.We are located one block from UVA. We hire educated...
Bright Beginnings Preschool - Mill Creek
1221 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA
At Bright Beginnings our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood programs for preschool children while supporting each unique family unit. We strive to allow each child to develop at his or her own rate with the goal of a successful transition into...
The International School of Charlottesville, or the ISC, is a preschool and early elementary center of learning focused on inspiring curious minds and nurturing understanding hearts through language-immersion in Spanish and French for a lifetime of global citizenship. At the ISC, the new language is...
Congregation Beth Israel Preschool and Kindergarten
301 E. Jefferson St., Charlottesville, VA
CBI Preschool and Kindergarten is seeking experienced and nurturing teachers for our Toddler class. Based on the educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia and Jewish values, our school is a respectful and evocative learning environment that promotes opportunities for creative thinking, skill-building...
Mountaintop Montessori
440 Pinnacle Place, Charlottesville, VA
We offer Toddler and Preschool programs starting at 18 months of age in our beautiful 10 acre garden campus. Our Montessori programs are the only ones in the Charlottesville area accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Our teachers...
St. Mark Lutheran Preschool
100 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA
St. Mark Lutheran Preschool is a non-profit, full-day, year-round, progressive preschool program. Our "Best Practices" curriculum draws from early childhood philosophies such as Reggio, Montessori and High Scope. We lovingly care for young children, ages 2 1/2 - kindergarten, in a bright, home-like...
International School of Charlottesville
830 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Ellen's Home Day Care
114 Laurel Cir, Charlottesville, VA
I taught for Albemarle County Public Schools before I decided to stay home with my two kids (3 and 1.5). I have been caring for children in my home and it has been a joy! My kids LOVE new friends. We spend as much time as possible outside. We also enjoy painting, reading, dancing, racing cars,...
La Petite Ecole
2416 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA
La Petite Ecole provides a stimulating early childhood program for toddlers and preschool age up to 5 years. Their goal is to prepare the students for their educational and life journey. The curriculum targets all areas of child development and fosters school readiness.
Olivet Presbyterian Church Preschool
2575 Garth Road, Charlottesville, VA
OLIVET PRESCHOOL provides a Christian preschool opportunity for children ages 2.5-5 in our community. Class placement is based on a child's age as of September 30, 2020.
We are excited to announce OPCPS has been blessed with Church Leadership approval to use the Church's preschool beginning...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Charlottesville, VA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Charlottesville, VA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Charlottesville, VA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Charlottesville, VA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Charlottesville, VA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Charlottesville, VA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Charlottesville, VA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Charlottesville, VA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Charlottesville, VA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Charlottesville, VA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Charlottesville, VA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Preschools in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.