About The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend
The Goddard School of Chester at River's Bend is an independently owned private preschool on River's Bend Boulevard, open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Classrooms cover infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, pre-K and kindergarten, plus before and after school programs and summer programs. Teaching follows the Wonder of Learning curriculum, which is built around inquiry and curiosity. Enrichment includes American Sign Language, dance, music appreciation, secondary languages, a child learning kitchen, a basketball court and a rock wall. Food and snacks are chosen classroom by classroom with allergies in mind, and families receive daily activity reports covering naps and meals. The school is accredited by Cognia. Rated 4.7 from 96 Google reviews, 87 of them five stars and 7 one star.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesEnrichment programs
YesMeals provided
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (804) 530-0096
- 13036 Rivers Bend Blvd, Chester, VA 23836
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Questions parents ask about The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend
What ages does The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend serve?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend cost?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend does not publish its tuition online. Call (804) 530-0096 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend accept child care subsidies?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (804) 530-0096 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
What are The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend's hours?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend?
Yes. The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend provides meals or snacks.
Does The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend run a summer camp?
Yes. The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend use?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend accredited?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend 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 The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend and how do I contact it?
The Goddard School of Chester - River's Bend is at 13036 Rivers Bend Blvd, Chester, VA 23836. Its phone number is (804) 530-0096. It has a 4.7-star rating from 96 Google reviews.
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