About Western Branch Academy
Western Branch Academy is a preschool, full day kindergarten and after school program in the Western Branch section of Chesapeake, serving children ages two through twelve. Preschool classes run for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Monday through Friday, with instruction from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the Scholastic Big Day for Pre-K curriculum alongside Handwriting Without Tears. Families can choose a half day or a full day, and full day children arrive as early as 7:00 AM and stay until 6:00 PM. Enrichment includes Dance in Motion, Mad Science, Starz Fitness and Chapel. A summer camp runs from June to August. It is licensed as a child day center through the Virginia Department of Social Services. Rated 5.0 from 8 Google reviews, all five stars.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesEnrichment programs
YesSummer camp
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, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (757) 488-4306
- 4225 Portsmouth Blvd #101, Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Questions parents ask about Western Branch Academy
What ages does Western Branch Academy serve?
Western Branch Academy takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Western Branch Academy cost?
Western Branch Academy does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 488-4306 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Western Branch Academy accept child care subsidies?
Western Branch Academy has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 488-4306 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
What are Western Branch Academy's hours?
Western Branch Academy offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Western Branch Academy?
Western Branch Academy has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Does Western Branch Academy run a summer camp?
Yes. Western Branch Academy runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does Western Branch Academy use?
Western Branch Academy offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Western Branch Academy licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Western Branch Academy 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 Western Branch Academy and how do I contact it?
Western Branch Academy is at 4225 Portsmouth Blvd #101, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Its phone number is (757) 488-4306. It has a 5.0-star rating from 8 Google reviews.
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