Preschools & Day Care in South Boston, VA

Preschools and day care centers in South Boston come in four shapes: a community nonprofit, a public school division preschool, a Head Start child care center and a small playcare. The page holds 6 businesses. Five are in Halifax County, one is in Mecklenburg County, and Clarksville is the one smaller town that shares the page.

The biggest name for families is YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County, a community nonprofit established in 1844 that also runs a pool, a fitness center and recreation programs for all ages. Its child care lineup covers early learning and preschool, before and after school programs, day camp, drop-in care, overnight camp and a School's Out camp. It is rated 4.3 from 130 reviews, which is the bulk of the 148 Google reviews across the page.

Public preschool is here too. South Boston Halifax/Early is a public preschool and learning center linked to Halifax County Public Schools, and the school division's main office is on Middle School Circle in South Boston. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and it is rated 4.5 from 4 reviews.

Best preschools and day care centers in South Boston

Tri-County Community Action Agency runs a Head Start program for Halifax and Mecklenburg counties, with its child care center in South Boston. The program is funded to serve 181 children ages three to five, families apply online, and the agency publishes poverty guidelines by household size so parents can see who qualifies. Head Start services are at no cost to eligible families. The center carries a 1.0 rating from 1 review, a single data point that tells a parent very little either way.

For babies and toddlers, Nourish & Flourish Playcare takes children from 1 month up to preschool age. It describes itself as a Virginia State Licensed daycare and a Virginia Childcare Subsidy Vendor, with cameras around the facility and staff certified in CPR, First Aid and emergency preparedness. Meals are made without processed foods, and early drop-off or late pickup is available. It holds a 5.0 from 4 reviews. TOTS AND COMPANY CHILDCARE LLC is rated 3.0 from 8 reviews, 4 at five stars and 4 at one star.

Across the county line, Children Center At CBC sits in Clarksville with a 5.0 from 1 review. Families who work or live toward Danville, South Hill, Forest, Farmville or Lynchburg will find those towns have their own pages with more choices.

Common questions about preschools and day care centers in South Boston

Who runs a Head Start program for South Boston families?

Tri-County Community Action Agency runs a Head Start program for Halifax and Mecklenburg counties, with its child care center in South Boston. The program is funded to serve 181 children ages three to five. Families apply online, and the agency publishes poverty guidelines by household size so parents can check who qualifies.

Which South Boston center takes infants and toddlers?

Nourish & Flourish Playcare cares for children from 1 month to preschool age and offers early drop-off or late pickup. The YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County also runs early learning and drop-in care. Nourish & Flourish is rated 5.0 from 4 reviews, and the YMCA is rated 4.3 from 130 reviews.

Is there a public school preschool in South Boston?

South Boston Halifax/Early is a public preschool and learning center linked to Halifax County Public Schools. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking and is rated 4.5 from 4 reviews. The school division's main office is on Middle School Circle in South Boston.

Who offers summer camp or school's out care in South Boston?

The YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County runs day camp, overnight camp, a School's Out camp, before and after school programs and drop-in care. It also has youth sports, kids fitness, martial arts and dance classes for children outside the day care hours.

Does a South Boston day care accept child care subsidies?

Nourish & Flourish Playcare describes itself as a Virginia Childcare Subsidy Vendor. Families who use the Child Care Subsidy Program choose a participating provider, so it is worth asking any center you are considering whether it takes part.

Which nearby towns have their own preschool pages?

Danville, South Hill, Forest, Farmville and Lynchburg each have a page. Clarksville, in Mecklenburg County, shares the South Boston page through Children Center At CBC, which is rated 5.0 from 1 review.

Preschools & Day Care near South Boston