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Preschools in Charlottesville, VA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 48 listed preschools

Purple Crayon Playschool

The Purple Crayon Playschool is an absolutely amazing place for young children. My son cannot wait to get to the Purple Crayon each day....

- Vicki

Our Neighborhood Child Development Center

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...

- Katie B.

Sunshine Daycare

Jennifer loved and nurtured my second son beyond what I could have possibly hoped for. My eldest child went straight into a large daycare...

- Anne Marie F.

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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 of $250 per week (or $50 per...
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Purple Crayon Playschool

122 Summit St Charlottesville, VA

5.0(5)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
In-Home daycare
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 needs. Our students range in...

Vicki says "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...

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Our Neighborhood Child Development Center

1015 East Market Street Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
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 Neighborhood is not a daycare, it is a...

Katie B. says "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...

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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 and CPR training. My goal...

Anne Marie F. says "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...

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Mountaintop Montessori

440 Pinnacle Place Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
International
Preschool
+ 1 more
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 are credentialed Montessori...

Jarrod M. says "We asked our friends and visited dozens on childcare providers in Charlottesville. We couldn't be happier that we chose Mountaintop!"

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St. Mark Lutheran Preschool

100 Alderman Road Charlottesville, VA

4.0(8)
Preschool
Child care
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 environment....

Care Member says "SMLPS has been a fabulous place for both our daughter and now our son. It is a warm, inclusive community that is evident the moment you walk in the...

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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Foundations Child Development in Charlottesville, Virginia, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant, preschool, and pre-kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims...

Angela F. says "My children love to come to Foundations! They have really bonded with their teachers, and their day is full of play and learning activities. The...

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Mighty Minds Little Hands Int Pre School

2117 Angus Rd Charlottesville, VA

3.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
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.

Lauren says "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...

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Piedmont Family YMCA Child Care

233 4th St Nw Charlottesville, VA

5.0(1)
Child care
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 the part of the children,...

Kilozo A. says "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...

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Bright Beginnings - Forest Lakes

1610 Regent Street Charlottesville, VA

1.0(2)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
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 kindergarten and beyond. At Bright...
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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 kindergarten and beyond. At Bright...
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Westminster Child Care Center

450 Rugby Rd Charlottesville, VA

State license verified

Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
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 individuals who want to make a...
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Congregation Beth Israel Preschool and Kindergarten

301 E. Jefferson St. Charlottesville, VA

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 1 more
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 and meaningful relationships....
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Mollie Michie Preschool

1901 Thomson Rd Charlottesville, VA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Mollie Michie Preschool is a cooperative school that recognizes and respects the individuality of each child. The staff explores and encourages a child’s individuality by creating an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance. The school fosters the individual development of each child and enhance confidence and self-direction.
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Christian Preschool Adventure

2505 Jefferson Park Ave Charlottesville, VA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Christian Preschool Adventure is a daycare services provider that offers full-day child care programs for young children. The company is located at 2505 Jefferson Park Avenue, and they serve the Charlottesville, VA community. Christian Preschool Adventure also provides extended care services before and after school hours.
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Old Dominion Day School Inc

74 Barclay Place Ct Charlottesville, VA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Old Dominion Day School is "Charlottesville's family friendly child care center" on Barclay Place Ct that offers programs to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Their center aims to cultivate the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development of their students.
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Ivy Preschool

4880 Ivy Rd Charlottesville, VA

Preschool
Child care
Ivy Preschool is a home-based preschool nestled in Charlottesville, Virginia that offers a unique experience for students two to five years of age. The school's philosophy is to provide organized theme-based units that incorporate language, math, science, music, creative arts, motor skills, and social development.
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Olivet Preschool

2575 Garth Rd Charlottesville, VA

The Olivet Preschool offers classes for 3 year-olds, 3 days a week, and for 4 year-olds, 4 days a week. Families may choose to add the following options: Early Arrival before preschool, Lunch Bunch after preschool, and Extended Day after preschool that can include up to 5 full days of care on the public school schedule.
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Bright Beginnings Pre School

3401 Worth Xing Charlottesville, VA

Preschool
Child care
Bright Beginnings Preschool in Charlottesville, Virginia, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to pre-kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the...
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First Baptist Preschool

735 Park St Charlottesville, VA

Child care
First Baptist Preschool is a ministry of the First Baptist Church in Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. The school provides care and learning experiences to prepare children for kindergarten. It aims to build foundations for learning and spiritual growth, which brings out positive attitude that helps children when faced...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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