CommuniKids Preschool and Children’s Language Center, with centers in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, is now open at 3111 Lauderdale Drive in Short Pump. CommuniKids offers several programs designed especially for young children in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese, including full and half-day preschool, weekly classes, summer camps, and after-school care.

The benefits to starting foreign language instruction early in life are immense. The optimal time for language learning, or the “Window of Opportunity,” occurs in young children from birth to age 8. At that time in their development, young children’s brains are extremely flexible and are “hardwired” for language learning. Very young children have the ability to learn any of the world’s languages and to recreate them with a near-perfect accent. Recent research confirms that the advantages of learning another language go beyond the practical. Multilingual children also perform better in school in all subjects and have higher executive function skills.

For families searching for part- or full-time preschool, the CommuniKids language immersion preschool program offers a well-rounded, play-based, full-immersion curriculum in Spanish or French. Our after-school and weekend language classes give children enrolled in other schools a chance to complement their education with weekly exposure to French, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish. And our summer camp program offers six weeks of full-immersion fun to students of all proficiency levels looking for intensive exposure to the language. CommuniKids also plans to offer an immersion after-school care program for school-aged children with transportation from nearby elementary schools.

For more information, email admissions@communikids.com or visit CommuniKids online.

Small people can do big things.  At the Goddard School kids are learning you are never too young to feel good about helping others.

From December 5^th until the 12^th, kids at The Goddard Schools  in Richmond are crafting for CJ! The tiny preschoolers are doing everything from decorating ornaments for auction, having a bake sale and hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise money. All proceeds from this week will benefit CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation for deserving local families.

 “All of our children got into the holiday spirit making ornaments for a great cause!”

Ms. Mary, Kindergarten teacher from The Goddard School located in Ashland, VA:

CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation provides assistance to families with children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses through financial aid, meals, emergency bill pay assistance and more.

The 9 participating Goddard Schools are in the following cities: Ashland, Chester, Chesterfield, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Henrico, Mechanicsville.

To find out more about The Goddard School and locations, visit their website.

Summer is quickly approaching and for some families this means kids wanting several months of fun and activities. This means more driving, and more planning and coordinating. But with a busy career and not enough vacation days, sometimes it can be nearly impossible for parents to keep up with an action-packed summer that your kids really want. This is where a summer nanny would be incredibly beneficial.

I spent years as a nanny and being a nanny over the summer was especially rewarding. I loved it, the kids loved it, and I could tell the parents loved it as well. It is a win win situation where everyone had less stress and more fun!

Here are a few reasons why I loved being a summer nanny:

1. No school, no school work. I never like seeing how stressed children get over school work. In summer, they can be more relaxed. Without busy school schedules, you and the children can have carefree fun all day for months! It’s a great time for the children and the nanny to just sit back and enjoy hanging out together. And mom and dad know that the kids are safe, having fun but being supervised.

2. More time, more bonding. Of course, being with a family after school every day allows for plenty of time to get to know children, but in summer when you are with the kids all day, you can learn all sorts of things about them! You can find out their favorite activities, their best friends, what they want to be when they grow up and even what troubles them. A nanny can be a great sounding board for the things kids go through.

3. More free time, more crafts! Personally, I love doing arts and crafts and baking. Summer is the time where I can finally go through all those ideas I thought looked so cool on Pinterest and actually do them! This has always been a big hit with the girls I nannied. They loved helping pick out the craft or recipe and spending time working on it together.

Now for the reasons your family will love having a summer nanny:

1. Less school, more time (for nannies in college). Most summer nannies will be available to help you from the moment the kids wake up to the moment you are home from work. In the summer, you don’t need to work around the nanny’s class schedule. They can be flexible and totally available to you and your children.

2. Not the neighbor’s 15 year old, but a nanny with a license to drive. When you have the kind of children that need constant entertainment, it is great to have a nanny with a license and a (safe) car! This opens up a lot of possibilities. The kids would be able to go to the pool, the mall, the movie theater, sports practice, day camps, you name it. Nannies are used to driving children to activities, so this is something they would be completely fine with doing and will probably even expect.

3. Children gone, Laundry done. All of those household chores and groceries you needed to do, done. When your nanny isn’t entertaining your children during a playdate for instance, she could be helping out in other ways. Most nanny positions include these things already so it’s perfectly normal to ask your nanny to help out a little around the house.

These are just a few reasons why a summer nanny is a wonderful idea. If you need help finding one, let College Nannies & Tutors assist you!  We will do the searching for you, screen and approve the candidates and find the right fit for your family. That’s what we do, all day, every day.  Our nannies are experienced, professional, and most of all, fun!  As a nanny placement coordinator, I love helping families find the best nanny match while providing jobs to some really great role models! So visit our website, fill out a profile, and let us handle the rest!

Lynsey, Nanny Placement Coordinator

College Nannies and Tutors

This article is sponsored by College Nannies and Tutors

What does the Montessori educational method have to do with today’s leaders? You might be surprised!

Clearly some of the key attributes of Montessori are essential elements for strong leadership:

• Self-directed learning
• Focus on creative problem solving and innovative
• Thinking
• Students teaching other students
• Stoking and encouraging curiosity
• Comfort with ambiguous situations
• Self-mastery of concepts to instill self-confidence
• Embracing failure as a learning opportunity

In a six-year study of 3,000 innovative executives, professors Jeff Dyer of Brigham Young University and Hal Gregersen of INSEAD in Europe discovered that a significant number of the respondents had gone to a Montessori school “where they learned to follow their curiosity.” Many of them are now some of the world’s strongest, most creative, and most innovative leaders among us.

The Montessori educational method encourages questions and creativity. It helps children look at problems as an opportunity to solve it versus being overwhelmed and intimidated by it. The teaching method instills confidence at the crucial age as children are developing skills, and helps create a crucial foundation for leadership skills.

According to the Montessori Method:

• teachers act as coaches and facilitators for children
• teachers have a deep respect for children
• children are taught to be kind and peaceful
• classrooms are diverse and include multiple age groups
• students are taught to help younger students
• children learn in their own way and at an individual pace
• students progress as they master new skills and move ahead when they are ready
• there are few texts, no homework, no tests and no grades
• rote memorization is eliminated in favor of helping children truly understand a subject
• children learn that failure is acceptable and mistakes are learning experiences

So are these precepts that emerge from creativity, curiosity and self-awareness also predictors of future success for leaders?

You may be surprised – and energized, encouraged, and inspired – by what you learn here. Click here to read more and let us know what you think.

While parents are enjoying the Carniball at CMoR, kids will have a blast too.

College Nannies has partnered with CMoR to offer an unbelievable discounted rate for party goers. That means you not only get to enjoy an evening out guilt-free, but it costs less than ever for premium, engaging, and fun childcare services. Kids love College Nannies because they make everything fun for kids.

It’s easy to make your plans for a special night out. Call 804-346-2242 and College Nannies will be waiting to help you!

About Twilight Carniball

Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 7 pm is an evening of play just for grown ups in the Children’s Museum at the annual Twilight Carniball – Destination: Germany.

Enjoy:

• Good food and drink
• Musical performances by Klaxton Brown
• A special auction of unique experiences available only from the museum—with all the proceeds supporting the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s scholarship fund
• German cuisine and décor by Mosaic Unique Events
• Fabulous entertainment

Enjoy one giant evening of fun so thousands of children can learn and have fun all year!

Discounted child care for this evening is available through College Nannies & Tutors. Call 804-346-2242 to schedule.

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Well, that’s no longer a problem!

Tuckaway Child Development Centers has the perfect solution – their Drop In Program is designed just for you.

It’s quick and easy to enroll in the program and you don’t have to make any long-term commitment for services. After enrolling in the program, for a simple daily rate you have the care for your children you need – even at a moment’s notice.

Although you need to register your child for the Drop In Program, there is no registration fee.  And rates are reasonable too.

Rates

• Pre-School/School Age Full Day – $40.00/day
• After School – $30.00/day

Register today and you’ll be ready for last minute child care needs any time you need it.

Call the center nearest you for details!

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Making Friends

August is here and that can only mean one thing — it’s time to go back to school! A new school year brings lots of new things for children — schedules, teachers and maybe even a new backpack! With so much excitement, it’s important to remember that some children may need a bit of encouragement when it comes to one very important back-to-school component—making new friends.

By age 3, children are very aware of those around them. The friends they make at school will help them develop social skills such as sharing and taking turns. Friendships can also lead to a whole new appreciation and respect for differences. Once those first-day jitters are gone, your child is likely to begin observing others and recognizing classmates with shared interests. Here are a few tips to help your child feel more confident about saying, “Hi!” to new friends:

Set expectations.
As a parent, you are in a position to teach your child to treat others with kindness. The Golden Rule is a perfect way to introduce this idea to your child. Encourage her to show appreciation when a friend is kind or helpful. Also remind your child that hurting another child’s feelings is not something good friends do.

Teach him how to be a good friend.
Help your child understand that you need to be a good friend to have good friends. Your child must understand how his behavior can impact someone else, so it is a lesson you want to start teaching early and practice often. Point out when your child is demonstrating “good friend” behaviors, such as sharing. As your child repeatedly hears what attributes make a good friend, he’ll internalize the concept.

Turn to books.
There are plenty of children’s books with wonderful lessons in friendship. As you read the book with your child, talk about each character’s “good friend” traits and specific things the characters said or did that made them good friends.

• Will I have a Friend? by Miriam Cole
• Do You Want to Be My Friend? by Eric Carle
• Owen & Mzee: Best Friends by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu

For more books and tips on friendship and helping your child make friends, visit Dr. Z and Friends.

Article reposted from Primrose School Pointers for Parents newsletter.

Come Support a deliciously sweet LemonAid Stand Friday. College Nannies and Tutors is excited to host the Anthem LemonAid Stand for the 3rd year in a row. Please stop by their Learning Center tomorrow, Friday 7/20, between 11 am and 4 pm for a refreshing cup of lemonade.  

Suggested donation is $1 and all proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of Richmond.  This is a great opportunity to help “put the squeeze” on childhood cancer in Virginia!

We hope to see you there!

College Nannies & Tutors of Richmond 10825 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA, 23060
804-346-2242
glenallenva@collegenannies.com

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Updated: July 8, 2013

In order to choose the best preschool environment for your child, you may wish to do the following:

• tour the facility
• interview teachers and staff
• review of the curriculum and expectation
• obtain parents’ recommendations
• drop by unannounced to get a well-rounded view of the facility.

Please let us know if you’d like to add a Richmond, VA area preschool facility here or if you find that information has changed for a particular school so that we may help other Richmond parents!

A Baby’s Love Home Learning Center (804) 271-1897
3513 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VA

A Child’s Place Learning & Day (804) 379-7632
1211 Walton Bluff Pky, Midlothian, VA
www.acpdaycare.com

Adams Elementary School (804) 226-8745
600 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Academy of Academic Excellence (804) 740-6500
2545 Gayton Centre Dr.
Richmond, VA 23238
www.academy-of-excellence.com

Agape Christian Academy (804) 233-0279
2200 Fairfax Ave, Richmond, VA
www.agapechristianacademy.org

AGAPE Preschool (804) 360-4354
Gayton Baptist Church
13501 N Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23233
agape@gaytonbaptist.org
www.agapepreschool.org

Alberta Smith Elementary School (804) 739-6295
13200 Bailey Bridge Rd, Midlothian, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

Aleph Bet Pre-School (804) 740-2000
212 N Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA
www.alephbetpreschool.com/

All Aboard Child Development Center
7147 Stonewall Parkway
Mechanicsville, VA
804-559-0101
We are a state licensed facility offering care for ages 6 wks – 12 yrs of age.

All Saints Episcopal Church (804) 288-7811
8787 River Rd, Richmond, VA
allsaintsrichmond.org

All Saints Episcopal Preschool (804) 288-7861
8787 River Rd, Richmond, VA
www.allsaintsrichmond.org/

AM Davis Elementary School (804) 674-1310
415 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA

American Family Child Care Incorporated (804) 346-2000
1784 Starling Dr, Richmond, VA starlingchildcare.com

Annie’s Endearments (804) 731-9103 Sandston, VA

Art Ventures – Murals and Classes (804) 740-6406
1708 Windingridge Ct, Richmond, VA
www.artventurekids.com

Arthur Ashe Junior Elementary School (804) 343-6550
1001 Cedar Fork Rd, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Ashland Community Preschool (804) 798-0409
500 S Center St, Ashland, VA
http://ashlandcommunitypreschool.com/

Baker Elementary School (804) 226-8755
6651 Willson Rd, Richmond, VA

Banner Christian School (804) 276-5200
1501 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA
bannerchristian.org

Battlefield Park Elementary School (804) 723-3600
5501 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA

Bellevue Elementary School (804) 780-4417
2301 E Grace St, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Bellwood Elementary School (804) 743-3600
9536 Dawnshire Rd, Richmond, VA

Bensley Elementary School (804) 743-3610
6600 Strathmore Rd, Richmond, VA

Bethel Baptist Church (804) 794-8590
1100 Huguenot Springs Rd, Midlothian, VA
www.bbc1817.org/preschool

Bettie Weaver Elementary School (804) 378-2540
3600 James River Rd, Midlothian, VA

Beulah Elementary School (804) 743-3620
4216 Beulah Rd, Richmond, VA

Blackwell Elementary School (804) 780-5078
1600 Everett St, Richmond, VA

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School (804) 598-4211
2501 Academy Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
www.blessedsacramenthuguenot.org

Bon Air Presbyterian Church (804) 272-7514
9201 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA
www.bonairpc.org

Bon View School for Early Ed (804) 320-7043
1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA
www.bonairumc.org

Brandermill Church Preschool (804) 744-1640
4500 Millridge Pky, Midlothian, VA
www.brandermillchurch.org

Broad Rock Elementary School (804) 780-5048
4615 Ferguson Ln, Richmond, VA

Bundle of Joy (804) 266-8947
Hermitage 6609 Cottage St Henrico, VA 23228

Bundle of Joy Glen Allen (804) 553-1366
9700 Bundle of Joy Ln, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Bundle of Joy Hanover (804) 550-1592
9550 Kings Charter Dr, Ashland,VA 23059

Bundle of Joy Goochland (804) 784-3581
74 Plaza Dr, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Burning Bush DC & Learning Center (804) 321-6022
5237 Wilkinson Rd, Richmond, VA

Busy Bee Learning Center (804) 262-4607
1156 Wilkinson Rd, Richmond, VA

Canterbury Community Nursery (804) 741-4118
8960 River Rd, Richmond, VA Get
www.canterburynurseryschool.org

Carole & Marcus Weinstein (804) 285-6500
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA
www.weinsteinjcc.org/childhood

Carver Elementary School (804) 750-2640
1801 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA
www.henrico.k12.va.us

CC Wells Elementary School (804) 768-6265
13101 S Chester Rd, Chester, VA

CE Curtis Elementary School (804) 768-6175
3600 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA

Cedarhouse School
2301 Colony Crossing Place
Midlothian, VA 23112

Read more about the Midlothian Cedarhouse School location here

Chamberlayne Baptist Pre- School (804) 261-1229
215 Wilkinson Rd, Richmond, VA

Chamberlayne Elementary School (804) 261-5030
8200 Saint Charles Rd, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Cherub School (804) 779-7874
3263 Old Church Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
www.immanueloc.org/cherub

Chester Presbyterian Church (804) 748-4636
3424 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA
www.chesterpres.org

Chesterbrook Academy (804) 323-1234
3039 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA
www.chesterbrookacademy.com

Chesterbrook Academy (804) 360-4141
2920 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA
www.chesterbrookacademy.com

Child Development Center (804) 272-1331
10525 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA Get
hrbcrichmond.org

Child Development Ctr-Wyndham (804) 360-8400
11601 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA
www.cdcw.us

Child Time (804) 730-0507
8226 Windmill Watch Dr, Mechanicsville, VA
www.childtime.com

Childrens Choice Learning Center (804) 217-9226
7704 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

Children’s House (804) 276-4736
4000 Newbys Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA

Childrens World Learning Center (804) 741-5299
11155 Ridgefield Pky, Richmond, VA
www.childrensworld.com

Childtime Learning Center -Chester, VA (804) 751-0399
4311 Old Ln, Chester, VA
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Chesterfield, VA (804) 796-7990
10300 Memory Ln, Chesterfield, VA
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Mechanicsville, VA (804) 730-0507
8266 Windmill Watch Dr, Mechanicsville
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Mechanicsville, VA (804) 746-7333
7452 Old Hickory Dr, Mechanicsville, VA
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Midlothian, VA (804) 379-8125
1220 Alverser Dr, Midlothian, VA
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Midlothian, VA (804) 675-2144
4201 Mallard Landing Cir, Midlothian, VA
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Midlothian, VA (804) 739-2282
6300 Harbourside Dr, Midlothian, VA
www.childtime.com

Childtime Learning Center -Midlothian, VA (804) 739-6723
2510 Sailboat Dr, Midlothian, VA
www.childtime.com

Chimborazo Elementary School (804) 780-8392
3000 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Church of the Creator Nursery (804) 746-2720
7159 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA

Clark Springs Elementary School (804) 780-6234
1101 Dance St, Richmond, VA

Clover Hill Elementary School (804) 739-6220
5700 Woodlake Village Pky, Midlothian, VA www.chesterfield.k12.va.us

Coal Pit Learning Center (804) 270-7502 5101
Francistown Rd, Glen Allen, VA **Special Needs Center
www.coalpitlearningcenter.com

Cold Harbor Elementary School (804) 723-3620 6740
Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

Computertots/Computer Explorer (804) 537-5577
7413 River Rd, Hanover, VA

Cool Spring Elementary School (804) 723-3560
9964Honey Meadows Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

Crestview Elementary School (804) 673-3775
1901Charles St, Richmond, VA

Crestwood Elementary School (804) 560-2710
7600 Whittington Dr, Richmond, VA

CUMC Nursery School (804) 748-2275
12132 Percival St, Chester, VA
www.cumcns.com/

Davis Elementary School (804) 527-4620
8801 Nesslewood Dr, Richmond, VA

Derbyshire Mom’s Free Morning (804) 741-9439
8800 Derbyshire Rd, Richmond, VA
www.derbyshirebaptist.org/

Discovery Child Devmnt Center (804) 569-9000
7044 Lee Park Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

Donahoe Elementary School (804) 328-4035
1801 Graves Rd, Sandston, VA

Dumbarton Elementary School (804) 756-3030
9000 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Echo Lake Elementary School (804) 527-4672
5200 Francistown Rd, Glen Allen, VA

Ecoff Elementary School (804) 768-6185
5200 Ecoff Ave, Chester, VA

Elijah House Academy (804) 755-7051
6255 Old Warwick Rd, Richmond, VA
elijahhouseacademy.com

Elizabeth D Redd Elementary School (804) 780-5061
5601 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Elmont Elementary School (804) 365-8100
12007 Cedar Ln, Ashland, VA
hcps.us

Epiphany Lutheran Nursery School (804) 282-7506
1407 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA
epiphanyelca.org

ESH Greene Elementary School (804) 780-5082
1745 Catalina Dr, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Evergreen Elementary School (804) 378-2400
1701 Evergreen East Pky, Midlothian, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

Fair Oaks Elementary School (804) 328-4085
201 Jennings Rd, Highland Springs, VA

Fairfield Court Elementary School (804) 780-4639
2510 Phaup St, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Faith Baptist Church Christian Academy (804) 266-4271
10124 Royerton Dr, Richmond, VA
www.chosengenerationacademy.com

Faith Life Learning Ctr & Acad (804) 321-1333
420 Oronoco Ave, Richmond, VA

Faith Life Tabernacle Intl (804) 321-8075
500 Oronoco Ave, Richmond, VA
fltim.com

Falling Creek Elementary School (804) 743-3630
4800 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

First Union Tots & Teens Learn (804) 675-7553
Derwent Rd, Richmond, VA
www.thefubc.org

Friends Association-Children (804) 644-2357
1004 St John St, Richmond, VA
www.friendsassn.org

Gayton Elementary School (804) 360-0820
12481 Church Rd, Richmond, VA

Genesis Preparatory Academy (804) 231-1786
214 Cowardin Ave, Richmond, VA

George Mason Elementary School (804) 780-4401
813 N 28th St, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

George W Carver Elementary School (804) 780-6247
1110 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA

GH Reid Elementary School (804) 745-3550
1301 Whitehead Rd, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Gingerbread Cottage Pre School (804) 749-4451
15421 Pouncey Tract Rd, Rockville, VA
gingerbreadcottagepreschool.com

Gingerbread Cottage Pre School (804) 755-1667
9675 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA
gingerbreadcottagepreschool.com

Gingerbread Cottage Pre School (804) 779-0101
5146 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA
gingerbreadcottagepreschool.com

Ginter Park Elementary School (804) 780-8193
3817 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA

Giving Tree Pre School (804) 276-8194
9601 Hull St Rd, Richmond, VA
www.givingtreepreschool.com

Glen Allen Baptist (804) 672-6648
3028 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA
www.glenallenbaptist.org/prekindergarden

Glen Allen Elementary School (804) 756-3040
11101 Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA

Glen Lea Elementary School (804) 228-2725
3909 Austin Ave, Richmond, VA

Goddard School (804) 270-0901
11393 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School (804) 360-8282
12400 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School (804) 530-0096
13036 Rivers Bend Rd, Chester, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School (804) 550-0092
9431 Atlee Commerce Blvd, Ashland, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School (804) 594-3525
130 Walton Park Ln, Midlothian, VA
www.goddardschool.com/

Goddard School (804) 717-8400
10211 Krause Rd, Chesterfield, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School (804) 746-2922
7503 Old Hickory Dr, Mechanicsville, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard School (804) 897-1917
2361 Robious Station Cir, Midlothian, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Goddard Systems Incorporated (804) 746-2922
6402 Sledds Lake Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
www.goddardschool.com

Good News Free Will Baptist (804) 744-5401
5200 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA
goodnewsfwb.org

Good Shepherd Episcopal School (804) 231-1452
4207 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA
gses.org

Grace Covenant Community School
601 E. Parham Rd., Richmond, VA
Grace Covenant

Greenfield Elementary School (804) 560-2720
10751 Savoy Rd, Richmond, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

Greenwood Country Day School (804) 744-5200
3704 Brandermill Pky, Midlothian, VA

Greenwood Elementary School (804) 261-2970
10960 Greenwood Rd, Glen Allen, VA

Grove Avenue Christian School (804) 741-2860
8701 Ridge Rd, Richmond, VA
www.grovechristianschool.com

Guardian Christian Academy (804) 271-1891
6851 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA
www.gcakids.com

Hanover Academy (804) 798-8413
115 Frances Rd, Ashland, VA
hanoveracademy.org

Hanover Montessori (804) 746-7787
8343 Lee Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
www.hanovermontessori.com

Heritage Christian Academy (804) 745-2387
10500 Newbys Bridge Rd, Chesterfield, VA
www.hop.org

Highland Springs Elementary School (804) 328-4045
600 Pleasant St, Highland Springs, VA

Hilltop Preschool (804) 288-3887
7612 Wanymala Rd., Richmond, VA

Holladay Elementary School (804) 261-5040
7300 Galaxie Rd, Richmond, VA

Hopkins Road Elementary School (804) 743-3665
6000 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA
www.chesterfield.k12.va.us

Huguenot Road Baptist Church (804) 272-2072
10525 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA
www.hrbcrichmond.org/mod/group/

Huguenot United Methodist Chr (804) 272-6820
10661 Duryea Dr, Richmond, VA
www.humcpreschool.com

JA Chalkley Elementary School (804) 674-1300
3301 Turner Rd, Chesterfield, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

Jack & Jill School Incorporated (804) 270-3030
8316 Michael Rd, Richmond, VA
www.jackandjillva.us

Jacobs Road Elementary School (804) 674-1320
8800 Jacobs Rd, Chesterfield, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

JB Fisher Elementary School (804) 327-5612
3701 Garden Rd, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

JB Watkins Elementary School (804) 378-2530
501 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

JEB Stuart Elementary School (804) 780-4879
3101 Fendall Ave, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Jewish Community Ctr-Weinstein (804) 285-6500
5403 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA
www.weinsteinjcc.org/childhood/

JG Hening Elementary School (804) 743-3655
5230 Chicora Dr, Richmond, VA
www.ccpsnet.net

JL Francis Elementary School (804) 745-3702
5146 Snead Rd, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Johnson Elementary School (804) 673-3735
5600 Bethlehem Rd, Richmond, VA

Josephine Newbury Center (804) 254-8057
3401 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA

Kersey Creek Elementary School (804) 723-3440
10004 Learning Ln, Mechanicsville, VA

Kiddie Kingdom (804) 798-2767
813 Thompson St, Ashland, VA

Kiddie Kompany Daycare Center Incorporated (804) 266-9126
2507 Hungary Rd, Richmond, VA www.kiddiekompany.com

Kids in Discovery Nursery (804) 360-7421
13000 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA
www.kidsindiscovery.org/

Kids Korner Learning Center (804) 271-6221
6433 S Beulah Rd, Richmond, VA

Kids N US (804) 652-2323
4320 S Laburnum Ave, #A, Richmond, VA

Kid’s World Learning Center (804) 275-7749
7530 Iron Bridge Rd, Richmond, VA

Kids World Learning Center (804) 745-2221
931 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 222-1103
4900 Oakleys Ln, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 264-8729
2240 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 270-0292
3206 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 276-6554
2621 Pocoshock Blvd, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 276-8558
6110 Belmont Rd, Chesterfield, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 320-3903
7040 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 740-0020
1001 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 744-4821
4721 Market Square Ln, Midlothian, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 744-6814
2900 Fox Chase Ln, Midlothian, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 747-6492
3712 W End Dr, Richmond, VA
www.kindercare.com

Kinder Care Learning Center (804) 796-1464
4021 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA
www.kindercare.com

Knowledge Beginnings (804) 935-0023
3900 Deep Rock Rd, Richmond, VA knowledgelearning.com

La Petite Academy – Glen Allen, VA (804) 747-6110
3919 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA
www.lapetite.com

La Petite Academy – Midlothian, VA (804) 744-2287
3100 Old Hundred Rd, Midlothian, VA
www.lapetite.com

La Petite Academy – Richmond, VA (804) 360-4994
12484 Church Rd, Richmond, VA
www.lapetite.com

La Petite Academy (804) 271-7262
6401 Irongate Dr, Richmond, VA
http://lapetite.com

La Petite Academy (804) 323-3250
11449 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA
www.lapetite.com

Laburnum Elementary School (804) 228-2720
500 Meriwether Ave, Richmond, VA

Lakeside Elementary School (804) 261-5050
6700 Cedar Croft St, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us…

Lakeside Presbyterian Prschl (804) 261-7942
7343 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA
lakeside-presbyterian.org

Lakeside United Methodist School (804) 264-5023
2333 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA

Landmark Christian School (804) 644-5550
4000 Creighton Rd, Richmond, VA
www.landmarkbaptistrichmond.org

Learning Cottage (804) 288-2103
8907 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA

The Learning Experience Richmond IV (Short Pump)
3111 Lauderdale Dr.
Richmond VA 23233
804-364-1004

The Learning Experience Richmond II
8710 Park Central Dr.
Richmond VA 23227
804-264-3054

The Learning Experience Glen Allen
4683 Pouncey Tract Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804-360-4226

Liberty Christian School (804) 746-3062
8094 Liberty Cir, Mechanicsville, VA
www.libertychristianschool.org

Linwood Holton Elementary School (804) 228-5310
1600 W Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Longan Elementary School (804) 527-4640
9200 Mapleview Ave, Richmond, VA

richmond.k12.va.us

Longdale Elementary School (804) 261-5095
9500 Norfolk St, Glen Allen, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

MAD House Child Center (804) 622-7307
3000 Stockton St, Richmond, VA

Mary Munford Elementary School (804) 780-6267
211 Westmoreland St, Richmond, VA richmond.k12.va.us

Mary Tyler Mc Clenahan Child (804) 271-0590
2700 Bensley Commons Blvd, Richmond, VA
friendsassn.org

Maybeury Elementary School (804) 750-2650
901 Maybeury Dr, Richmond, VA

Maymont Elementary School (804) 780-6263
1211 S Allen Ave, Richmond, VA

Mechanicsville Elementary School (804) 723-3640
7425 Mechanicsville Element Dr, Mechanicsville, VA

Mehfoud Elementary School (804) 795-7020
8320 Buffin Rd, Richmond, VA

Miles Jones Elementary School (804) 319-3185
200 Beaufont Hills Dr, Richmond, VA
www.richmond.k12.va.us

Minnieland Private Day School (804) 323-6804
11211 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA
www.minnieland.com

Minnieland Private Day School (804) 360-2823
3450 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA
www.minnieland.com

Minnieland Private Day School (804) 569-1717
7386 Creighton Pky, Mechanicsville, VA
www.minnieland.com

Montessori Center-The Child (804) 794-8661
122 N Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA
www.montessoricenterforthechild.org

Montrose Elementary School (804) 226-8765
2820 Williamsburg Rd, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

MT Pisgah Preschool (804) 794-1720
1100 Mount Pisgah Dr, Midlothian, VA
www.mtpisgahva.org

North Run Baptist PreK
2100 Lydell Drive
Richmond, VA 23228-3222
Phone: (804) 266-3076‎

Nubian Village Academy Incorporated (804) 329-3900
2022 Sledd St, Richmond, VA
www.nubianvillageacademy.com

Nuckols Farm Elementary School (804) 364-0840
12351 Graham Meadows Dr, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School (804) 780-5008
2200 Ingram Ave, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

OB Gates Elementary School (804) 768-6195
10001 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA

Open Arms Christian Preschool (804) 754-0227
8800 River Rd, Richmond, VA
www.riverroadumc.org

Overby-Sheppard Elementary School (804) 329-2515
2300 1st Ave, Richmond, VA

Pearson’s Corner Elementary School (804) 723-3660
8290 New Ashcake Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

Pemberton Elementary School (804) 750-2660
1400 Pemberton Rd, Richmond, VA

Pinchbeck Elementary School (804) 750-2670
1225 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA

Precious Blessing Academy (804) 232-7180
4823 Bryce Ln, Richmond, VA
www.bgwlm.com/main

Primrose School of Atlee Commons
9650 Atlee Commons Drive
Ashland, Va 23005
804.550.3400

Primrose School at Ironbridge Corner
11351 Iron Creek Road
Chester, VA 23831
804.751.0233

Primrose School of Twin Hickory
4801 Twin Hickory Lake Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804.364.6540

Primrose School at Westerre Commons
3855 Westerre Parkway
Henrico, VA 23233
804.290.7969

Primrose School of Midlothian at Waterford
13300 Tredegar Lake Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23114
804.639.1011

Primrose School of Midlothian Village
13801 Village Place
Midlothian, VA 23114
804.378.8773

Primrose School of Swift Creek
4750 Brad McNeer Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
804.744.0787

Promiseland Pre-School (804) 364-5000
11801 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA
www.promiselandpreschool.net

Promises Pre School Tcpc (804) 965-0400
9315 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA
www.tcpcpromisespreschool.org

Providence Elementary School (804) 674-1345
11001 W Providence Rd, Richmond, VA

Rainbow Station (804) 272-0641
7421 Boulder Springs Dr, Richmond, VA
www.rainbowstation.org

Rainbow Station (804) 320-0300
7411 Boulder Springs Dr, Richmond, VA
www.rainbowstation.org

Rainbow Station (804) 360-2166
5701 Wyndham Park Dr, Glen Allen, VA
www.rainbowstation.org/

Rainbow Station (804) 730-1010
8218 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
www.rainbowstation.org/

Rainbow Station (804) 730-8990
8216 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
www.rainbowstation.org

Rainbow Station (804) 747-0100
11001 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA
www.rainbowstation.org

Rainbow Station (804) 935-6939
11005 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA
www.rainbowstation.org

Ratcliffe Elementary School (804) 343-6535
2901 Thalen St, Richmond, VA

Reams Road Elementary School (804) 674-1370
10141 Reams Rd, Richmond, VA

Redeemer Episcopal Day School (804) 378-8909
2341 Winterfield Rd, Midlothian, VA
www.episcopalchurchredeemer.com

Reveille School (804) 359-4600
4200 Cary St Rd, Richmond, VA
www.reveilleumc.org

Richmond Christian School (804) 276-3193
6511 Belmont Rd, Chesterfield, VA
www.richmondchristian.com

Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy (804) 344-0051
217 W Grace St, Richmond, VA
www.richmondchristian.com

Richmond Waldorf School (804) 377-8024
1000 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA
www.richmondwaldorf.com

Ridge Elementary School (804) 673-3745
8910 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA

River Road Preschool (804) 282-4368
8000 River Rd, Richmond, VA
www.riverroadpreschool.org

Rivers Bend Children’s Center (804) 530-5600
12201 Kingston Ave, Chester, VA

Rivers Edge Elementary School (804) 935-6760
11600 Holman Ridge Rd, Glen Allen, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Robert L Taylor Childcare Center (804) 565-5880
929 N 26th St, Richmond, VA
www.friendsassn.org

Robious Elementary School (804) 378-2500
2801 Robious Crossing Dr, Midlothian, VA

Rural Point Elementary School (804) 723-3580
7161 Studley Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

Sabot at Stony Point (804.272.1341)
3400 Stony Point Road
Richmond, VA  23235
www.sabotatstonypoint.org

Salem Church Elementary School (804) 768-6215
9600 Salem Church Rd, Richmond, VA

Salisbury Presbyterian Church (804) 794-5311
13621 W Salisbury Rd, Midlothian, VA
www.salisburypc.org

Sandston Elementary School (804) 328-4055
7 Naglee Ave, Sandston, VA

Second Baptist Church (804) 740-7101
9614 River Rd, Richmond, VA
www.secondbaptistrichmond.org

Seven Pines Elementary School (804) 328-4065
301 Beulah Rd, Sandston, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Shady Grove Elementary School (804) 360-0825
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr, Glen Allen, VA

Short Pump Elementary School (804) 360-0812
3425 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA henrico.k12.va.us

Sixth Baptist Christian School (804) 358-9208
400 S Addison St, Richmond, VA

Skipwith Academy (804) 282-5519
7344 Townes Rd, Richmond, VA

Southampton Elementary School (804) 320-2434
3333 Cheverly Rd, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Southminster Presbyterian School (804) 745-0005
7500 Hull St Rd, Richmond, VA

Southside Child Development (804) 232-7142
1420 Mcdonough St, Richmond, VA
richmondscdc.org

Spiritos School for Autism Spectrum Disorder (804) 897-7440
400 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA
www.spiritosschool.com/

Springfield Park Elementary School (804) 527-4630
4301 Fort Mchenry Pky, Glen Allen, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

St. Benedict Catholic School (804) 254-8850
3100 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
JrK-8th Grade
http://www.saintbenedictschool.org/

St Catherines School (804) 288-2804
6001 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA
http://www.st.catherines.org/jkexperience

St Christopher’s School (804) 282-3185
711 Saint Christophers Rd, Richmond, VA
www.stchristophers.com

St David’s Preschool (804) 276-5726
1801 Camborne Rd, Richmond, VA
www.stdavidschesterfield.org

St Edward -Epiphany School (804) 272-2881
10701 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA
www.seeschool.com

St. Luke’s Preschool (804) 276-8303
4101 Fordham Road
Richmond, VA
www.stlukespreschoolva.com

St Mary’s Episcopal Church (804) 784-5678
12291 River Rd, Richmond, VA
stmarysgoochland.org

St Marys Episcopal School (804) 784-2049
12291 River Rd, Richmond, VA
saintmarysschool.net

St Patrick School (804) 648-3621
2600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA

St Thomas Day School
3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA
www.stthomasrichmond.org/dayschool

Staples Mill Road Baptist Church Child Development Center (804) 672-6813
10101 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen 23060

Starling Child Care (804) 346-2000
1784 Starling Dr, Richmond, VA
starlingchildcare.com

Summer Hill/Ruffin Road Elementary School (804) 780-5041
2717 Alexander Ave, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

Swansboro Elementary School (804) 780-5030
3160 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA

Swift Creek Elementary School (804) 739-6305
13800 Genito Rd, Midlothian, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

The 1-On-1 Learning Group (804) 332-5117
1867 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA
www.1on1learninggroup.com

The Richmond Montessori School (804) 932-8511
499 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA
www.richmondmontessori.org

Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School (804) 739-6250
11901 Bailey Bridge Rd, Midlothian, VA

Three Chopt Elementary School (804) 673-3755
1600 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Three Oaks Montessori School (804) 928-3625
7076 Drinkard Way, Mechanicsville, VA
www.threeoaksmontessori.com

Trevvett Elementary School (804) 261-5060
2300 Trevvett Dr, Richmond, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Trinity Lutheran Preschool (804) 270-5042
2315 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA
tlcpreschool.org

Trinity United Methodist Chr (804) 288-6056
903 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA
www.trinityumc.net/

Trinity United Methodist School (804) 288-6058
903 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA

Tuckahoe Elementary School (804) 673-3765
701 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA

Tuckaway Ashland Child Devmnt (804) 798-2886
304 Ashcake Rd, Ashland, VA  www.tuckaway.cc

Tuckaway Child Development (804) 270-4841
2125 Tuckaway Ln, Richmond, VA
tuckaway.cc

Tuckaway Harbor Child Care Center (804) 730-2454
6857 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
tuckaway.cc

Tuckaway Innsbrook Child Care (804) 273-9779
4617 Village Run Dr, Glen Allen, VA
tuckaway.cc

Tuckaway-Barony (804) 346-9847
3351 Barony Cres, Richmond, VA
tuckaway.cc

Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center (804) 639-1010
7051 Woodlake Commons Loop, Midlothian, VA
www.tutortime.com

Twin Hickory Elementary School (804) 360-4700
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr, Glen Allen, VA
henrico.k12.va.us

Victory Christian Academy (804) 262-8256
8491 Chamberlayne Rd, Richmond, VA
www.vcacademy.info

Victory Tabernacle (804) 744-8700
11700 Genito Rd, Midlothian, VA
vtcdc.com

Ward Elementary School (804) 795-7030
3400 Darbytown Rd, Richmond, VA

Washington-Henry Elementary School (804) 723-2300
9025 Washington Henry Dr, Mechanicsville, VA

Webber Community Christian School (804) 271-4705
7800 Salem Church Rd, Richmond, VA
webberchurch.org

Welborne Christian Preschool (804) 741-8771
920 Maybeury Dr, Richmond, VA

West End Presbyterian Church Community Preschool (804)741-6562
9008 Quioccasin Road
Richmond, Va 23233

West End Montessori School (804) 523-7536
9307 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA
westendmontessori.com

Westhampton Day School (804) 282-7459
6100 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA
westhamptondayschool.com

Westover Hills Elementary School (804) 780-5002
1211 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

William Fox Elementary School (804) 780-6259
2300 Hanover Ave, Richmond, VA richmond.k12.va.us

Winfree Memorial Pre-School (804) 794-1388
13617 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA
winfreepreschool.org

Woodville Day Care Nursery (804) 648-4862
2012 Selden St, Richmond, VA

Woodville Elementary School (804) 780-4821
2000 N 28th St, Richmond, VA
richmond.k12.va.us

WW Gordon Elementary School (804) 378-2410
11701 Gordon School Rd, Richmond, VA
chesterfield.k12.va.us

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