About Barrett Early Learning Center
Barrett Early Learning Center in downtown Charlottesville serves children ages 2 to 5 with sensory, language, cognitive and social experiences meant to build a love of learning. It is the oldest childcare center in the Commonwealth, opened in 1935 as the Janie Porter Barrett Nursery School, and it won a Best of C-Ville award in 2021. The center is open year-round, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. A yearly registration fee of $100 applies regardless of program, and it has a two-year-old program. Families can schedule a visit, and the center lists pages on its staff, daily life, admissions, tuition and community partners. The center sits in downtown Charlottesville and promises a safe, nurturing place to learn, grow and be loved. Rated 4.6 from 17 Google reviews, 15 of them five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (434) 295-9202
- 410 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Barrett Early Learning Center
What ages does Barrett Early Learning Center serve?
Barrett Early Learning Center takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Barrett Early Learning Center cost?
Barrett Early Learning Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (434) 295-9202 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Barrett Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Barrett Early Learning Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (434) 295-9202 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at Barrett Early Learning Center?
Barrett Early Learning Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Is Barrett Early Learning Center licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Barrett Early Learning Center in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is Barrett Early Learning Center and how do I contact it?
Barrett Early Learning Center is at 410 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Its phone number is (434) 295-9202. It has a 4.6-star rating from 17 Google reviews.
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