The Children’s Center is an early childhood education program serving Richmond families for over 40 years. We are located in Richmond’s Fan district, near VCU and convenient to downtown at 1205 W. Franklin Street.

We accept children from the City of Richmond and surrounding counties.

 Congratulations for being named to the VQB5 Honor Roll for Excellence.

This distinguished recognition is reserved for programs that have achieved the highest possible rating of Exceeds Expectations (700-800 points) in the VQB5 system. Your program’s commitment to delivering high-quality early childhood education not only sets a standard of excellence within Virginia but also serves as a national exemplar for others to follow.

- Virginia Department of Education and the Division of Early Childhood Care and Education

Our programs for young learners

Early Childhood EducatioN and preschool

  • Year-round program for children ages 2 - 5

  • Daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided

  • Open 7 am to 5:45 pm

  • Guided play and discovery

  • Scholarships available according to financial need

SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION PACKET
School Health and Immunization form
Allergy Action Plan Form

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND eLEMENTARY SUMMER LEARNING Program

  • Children entering kindergarten through age 10

  • Daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided

  • Open 7 am to 5:45 pm

  • Guided play and discovery

  • Scholarships available according to financial need

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION PACKET
school health and immunization form
Allergy Action Plan Form
 

Thanks to Our Community Partners

Thanks to our community partners our children receive a multi-dimensional education, integrating  classroom learning with extensive community experiences. We thank each of our partners for their commitment and collaboration for the benefit of our children.