Canterbury Community Nursery School

5.0(7 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Richmond, VA

About Canterbury Community Nursery School

Canterbury Community Nursery School is a not-for-profit, secular preschool in Richmond for children from 16 months to 5.5 years old. It celebrates cultural, ethnic, gender and ability differences and treats each child as an individual with a varied learning style. Its approach draws on Jean Piaget's learning theories and on learning through play, and children build a mindfulness practice as they mature. Younger children attend a three-hour program and those aged 4 to 5.5 attend four hours, and Early Morning and Afternoon Enrichment can be added to extend the day. Every class gets weekly music instruction. Camp Sunshine runs weekly summer camps for ages 2 to 5.5 with art, music, science and water play, and a mid-morning snack is provided. Rated 5.0 from 7 Google reviews, all five stars.

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Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Canterbury Community Nursery School

What ages does Canterbury Community Nursery School serve?

Canterbury Community Nursery School takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Canterbury Community Nursery School cost?

Canterbury Community Nursery School does not publish its tuition online. Call (804) 741-4118 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Canterbury Community Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

Canterbury Community Nursery School has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (804) 741-4118 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Canterbury Community Nursery School's hours?

Canterbury Community Nursery School offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Canterbury Community Nursery School?

Yes. Canterbury Community Nursery School provides meals or snacks.

Does Canterbury Community Nursery School run a summer camp?

Yes. Canterbury Community Nursery School runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Canterbury Community Nursery School use?

Canterbury Community Nursery School offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Canterbury Community Nursery School licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Canterbury Community Nursery School 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 Canterbury Community Nursery School and how do I contact it?

Canterbury Community Nursery School is at 601 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23229. Its phone number is (804) 741-4118. It has a 5.0-star rating from 7 Google reviews.

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