Best Preschools in Virginia Beach

Adorable Childcare is a licensed private program offering professional child care services for children in the Virginia Beach metro area. Experienced child care providers strive to create an environment which is sensitive to each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs. Services include helping children with lessons that will continue throughout their lives such as self-esteem, cooperation, problem-solving, and respect for others. Owner Lucila Figuereo is licensed through the Department of Social Services, certified in CPR/ First Aid and trained in movement, mind and nutrition, child abuse, safety, meals, and arts and crafts. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where customers speak highly of their friendly and familiar environment, experienced care, and their love of children.

Amberley Child Care is a preschool and childcare center for six weeks to five year old children in the Lynnhaven area of Virginia Beach. Experienced teachers utilize an early childhood program which is designed to stimulate a learning environment promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Programs offered are for infants and babies, toddlers, 2’s and 3’s, and preschool. Also summer programs, before and after school programs, and drop-in childcare is offered. They are open daily from 5:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Beach Day School is an early child development center offering preschool and kindergarten services or children in the Virginia Beach metro area. This faith-based Christian preschool program is located at First Presbyterian Church and is committed to promoting the spiritual, social, and cognitive growth and development of each child in a warm nurturing environment. Beach Day School participates in Virginia Quality, a state assessment program which provides frequent feedback, ongoing assessment, and training with experienced childcare professionals and educators. They are also licensed through the Department of Social Services, and all employees receive bi-annual training in First Aid, CPR, AED, and PMAT.

Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center provides affordable early childhood care and education for families in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach metro area. Their faith-based learning program is customized for children six weeks through 12 years. Classroom services include circle time, cooking projects, science activities, and more. Families receive a quarterly development assessment which outlines their child's achievements and goals. Classes are divided between infants, toddlers, twos, threes, pre-k, and school age. Extra curricular programming is also available through ABC Mouse, an online skill building program with lessons and activities that are beneficial to academic enjoyment and success. Also, weekly classes are offered through Soccer Shots which helps develop a child’s hand-eye coordination, how to follow directions, the importance of physical activity, good sportsmanship, and leadership. Parents speak highly of their friendly teachers, motivating curriculum, and passion for child care.

Bullfrogs & Butterflies Preschool and Kindergarten is a learning center for children in the Virginia Beach metro area. Experienced educators strive to help children develop a strong sense of responsibility and have them understand the importance of maintaining valued self-esteem. Their school readiness programs offer small ratio classrooms, passionate teachers, a comfortable atmosphere, and age-appropriate activities. An open-door policy is promoted for the parents of prospective students to tour Bullfrogs & Butterflies. They also provide enrichment programs such as Spanish classes are offered through the Boca Beth program with Señorita Maria, physical activity through Soccer Shots, and computer skills through Megabyte Tykes.

Children’s Learning Paradise is a bilingual child care center specializing in family oriented bilingual Spanish program for residents in the Virginia Beach metro area. Experienced teachers are CPR/First Aid certified and use an academic curriculum combining with learning and playing. Also, homemade nutritional morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks are offered. There is a large outdoor playground, and potty training is also available. Trained staff members strive to provide a two-way bilingual education program for children to encourage proficiency in both English and Spanish within a nurturing and safe environment. Parents speak highly of their loving environment, effective curriculum, and professionalism.

Just for Kids Preschool & Child Care Center is a privately-owned preschool and child care facility in Virginia Beach that has been in the industry since 2007. Its mission is to provide a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment to promote independence and confidence for every child. Teachers and staff at this facility are first-aid certified and participate in early childhood care and education annually. It offers a research-based curriculum that balances child-initiated and teacher-directed learning. It has programs for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids.

Learn With Me Academy operates child development centers in three locations in Virginia Beach. Aside from offering child care, its preschools help prepare children up to age 12 for future academic success. It incorporates hands-on learning experiences and social interaction through individualized instruction. Understanding the need of parents like herself for assistance in nurturing their children in the critical development stage, owner Christine Greene established the academy to provide a safe environment for child growth. The academy has a 100% open-door policy for parents.

New Covenant Preschool is a faith-based learning center providing preschool services for children in the Virginia Beach metro area. Classes engage children in language arts, math, music, physical activity, and daily Bible time. Experienced teachers believe a strong spiritual and academic environment is important for a child’s future and success in life. Four-year-olds are eligible for enrollment in either a five-day program or a three-day class, and children must be potty trained. Also, a three-year-old program for three-days and also a class for two years twice a week are available.

Prince of Peace Preschool is a learning center providing an educational and Christian environment for children in the Virginia Beach metro area. Preschool teachers probe questions to stimulate children’s innate curiosity and interest in the world around them. Prince of Peace follows established best practices in Early Childhood education outlined by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). Classes are divided into groups of young twos, older twos, threes, fours, and fives. Also, art shows featuring children’s project are displayed and organized through preschool staff. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where customers speak highly of their effective curriculum, friendly staff, and passion for child care.

Steppin Stones Academy and Preschool is a learning center for children in the Virginia Beach metro area. Experienced staff members strive to offer supportive care, and love to children and families. Classrooms are divided into groups of baby boomers, dynamic scholars, radiant pre-schoolers, sparkling angels, and twirling toddlers. Hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm. They currently hold a five-star rating on Facebook where customers speak highly of their ability to make their children happy and eager to learn, social environment, and knowledgeable staff.