Charlottesville Early Learning Center

1.0(1 review on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Charlottesville, VA

About Charlottesville Early Learning Center

The Charlottesville Early Learning Center is Charlottesville City Schools' free, full-day public preschool for 3 and 4 year olds from qualifying families. Each classroom has 16 or fewer students and two teachers, and the program builds literacy, math and social-emotional skills so children arrive at kindergarten ready. Preschoolers spend dedicated time on music, art, physical education and sensory play. After school care and enrichment programs are offered in partnership with the Piedmont Family YMCA. A new early childhood center is planned for the same campus, with more than $30 million budgeted by the city. The preschool team helps families with applications. Rated 1.0 from one Google review. The front office has a Spanish speaking administrative technician, and the program serves children from all backgrounds and cultures.

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

No information yet on infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Charlottesville Early Learning Center

What ages does Charlottesville Early Learning Center serve?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Charlottesville Early Learning Center cost?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (434) 245-2412 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Charlottesville Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (434) 245-2412 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Charlottesville Early Learning Center's hours?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Charlottesville Early Learning Center?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does Charlottesville Early Learning Center use?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Charlottesville Early Learning Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville Early Learning Center and how do I contact it?

Charlottesville Early Learning Center is at 1564 Dairy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Its phone number is (434) 245-2412. It has a 1.0-star rating from 1 Google review.

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