Little Learners' Academy offers numerous programs for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 36 months, as well as pre-school for kids 3-4 years old, pre-k for 4-5 year olds and kindergarten for 5-6 year olds. Programs and lessons include Spanish, Hooked on Phonics, homework time, reading and writing, outside play, art, computers and more. The center also offers half day pre-k for 3-5 year olds and programs for school age children ages 6-12. The school-age program is from 3-6:30 p.m. when public school is in session and 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. when public school is closed. Summer camp is offered all day during the summer months. Children in class are given time to complete homework assignments with the help of a teacher and also are allowed free play time, during which they can enjoy art, board games, music and dance and computers with age-appropriate educational games. Check the website for program details or registration information.
This most unique of the eight Minnieland schools in the Fredericksburg area looks like a miniature castle. The day school is mingled in with the Five Mile Fork businesses off of Route 3. Known as the Minnieland at the Castle, the school was renovated in 2o1o. The private day school cares for children from 3 weeks old to 14, offering infant and toddler care, preschool and kindergarten along with before- and after-school care.
The Montessori School of Fairfax provides care and learning programs following the Montessori philosophy for children ages 2 to 12 years old. The directors/directresses are AMS/AMI certified. Both half-day and full-day programs are available, as are before- and after-school care. This Montessori also offers enrichment programs.
Edlin is a private school for gifted children in grades K-8.
The school features small classes sizes and seeks to provide a familial, nurturing environment. In addition to classroom education, the school teaches and supports the universal values of friendliness, cooperation, and social responsibility and encourages students and their families to practice such values in the outside world.
Mount Hope Academy is a pre-school to kindergarten school that uses an Abeka curriculum, a Christ-centered, academically challenging program. It incorporates Bible, phonics, numbers, science, social studies, art and music; classes are taught individually and with other kids. The school aims to provides multi-sensory and multi-cultural activities for children.
