Friends Association For Children

4.5(13 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Richmond, VA

About Friends Association For Children

FRIENDS Association for Children began in 1871 as an orphanage in historic Jackson Ward and today operates two multi-service licensed child development centers in Richmond. Children from six weeks to 12 years old receive care and education that builds literacy and developmental skills. Programs include a Child Development Program, a Family Support Services Program, Health Education, Music and Performing Arts, and Youth Development & Enrichment. It is a non-profit with a board of trustees, published financials and an IRS Form 990, and its partners include United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg, Aramark, Bon Secours and Capital One. The organization has served the community for over 150 years. Rated 4.5 from 13 Google reviews, 11 of them five stars and 1 one star.

What reviewers mention: social environment (3), teachers (2), baby (2), eye (2), staff (2)

Services and details

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

No information yet on preschool program, pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, 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 Friends Association For Children

What ages does Friends Association For Children serve?

Friends Association For Children takes infants and toddlers. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Friends Association For Children cost?

Friends Association For Children does not publish its tuition online. Call (804) 644-2357 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Friends Association For Children accept child care subsidies?

Friends Association For Children has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (804) 644-2357 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

Are meals included at Friends Association For Children?

Friends Association For Children has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does Friends Association For Children use?

Friends Association For Children offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Friends Association For Children licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Friends Association For Children 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 Friends Association For Children and how do I contact it?

Friends Association For Children is at 1004 St John St, Richmond, VA 23220. Its phone number is (804) 644-2357. It has a 4.5-star rating from 13 Google reviews.

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