About Ready Academy
Ready Academy is a Christian school run by First Baptist Church in Norfolk, with Jerry L. Holmes as senior pastor and superintendent and Fatima Cason as principal. Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The school's vision emphasizes science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts, which it abbreviates STEMA, to meet each child's individual academic needs. It takes enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, offers tours, runs a scholarship fund powered by donations, and holds virtual holiday programs, including Christmas, Black History and Easter. The building has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking. Rated 4.8 from 18 Google reviews, 17 of them five stars and 1 one star. The school day starts early and runs well into the evening, which helps working families.
Services and details
Early drop-off or late pickup
YesSTEM or STEAM
Yes
No information yet on preschool program, pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, enrichment programs, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (757) 622-5650
- 450 E Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Ready Academy
What ages does Ready Academy serve?
Ready Academy has not published the ages it takes. Call (757) 622-5650 to ask.
How much does Ready Academy cost?
Ready Academy does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 622-5650 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Ready Academy accept child care subsidies?
Ready Academy has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 622-5650 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
What are Ready Academy's hours?
Ready Academy offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Ready Academy?
Ready Academy has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
What teaching approach does Ready Academy use?
Ready Academy offers a STEM or STEAM focus. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Ready Academy licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Ready 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 Ready Academy and how do I contact it?
Ready Academy is at 450 E Bute St, Norfolk, VA 23510. Its phone number is (757) 622-5650. It has a 4.8-star rating from 18 Google reviews.
Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-12. Report a correction or request removal. Back to preschools and day care centers in Norfolk.