Canterbury Community Nursery School (2025-26 Profile)

601 North Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23229

Canterbury Community Nursery School’s philosophy of educating children is based on the learning theories of Jean Piaget.

He demonstrated that children learn best when they are experiencing the world around them through the power of play.

Canterbury is committed to providing children with the tools and guidance they need to learn.

We view teachers, children and facilities as a partnership in helping the whole child develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.

We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and accredited by the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) through ELL Association for Early Learning Leaders.

Every year, approximately 135 families enroll their children at Canterbury to give them the best possible start to learning.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 135 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Student Body

Total Students

135 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mia White

School Notes

School Motto: We will educate children in a creative, supportive, nurturing environment in partnership with family and community.

Quick Facts: Year Established: 1978 Year Accredited: 1998
Is a not-for-profit, school for children ages: 16 months to 5 1/2 years old
Current Enrollment: 135 children
Program Hours: Jr. Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Full Day Jr. Kindergarten 8:00 am to 2:00pm and Preschool 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Early Morning Drop Off: 7:30 am, Monday through Friday
Afternoon Enrichment 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Teacher/Child Ratios: 2/14
School Term: August through May
Canterbury has been part of the Richmond educational community for over 40 years. We are a not for profit (501(c)3) secular preschool, dedicated to providing high-quality programs for children ages 16 months to 5 ½. We believe in partnering with families, working together to meet the developmental needs of children.We recognize and respect children as unique individuals – each with varied learning styles and developmental needs.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Canterbury Community Nursery School?

The application deadline for Canterbury Community Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/24/2023

Canterbury is a wonderful school. The teachers are great educators, Open Time and the play-based curriculum is how children should learn. My children loved Canterbury and still have friends they met while there.

- Posted by Parent - MK

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