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Garden Of Children

5.00 (1 review)

4 Hoopes Rd Newport News, VA 23602

Tel: (757) 877-7251

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Located in Newport News, VA, Garden Of Children enrolls 36 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, central city early childhood program.
Founded in 1974, the school serves young learners in North Newport News with a co–ed day care setting.
Garden Of Children has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1, reflecting its current enrollment of 36 students with one teacher.
The student body includes a 67% representation of students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Virginia for diversity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Garden Of Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Garden Of Children
Pre-K	27
Kind	9

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Year Founded

1974

School Motto

'Learn, Grow & Play Everyday!'

Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

36:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Garden Of Children?

The application deadline for Garden Of Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Garden Of Children located?

Garden Of Children is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 3 other private schools located in North Newport News.

School Reviews

5 8/1/2019

wonderful / courtesy for all of the children / knows each of their needs / clean / safe and the staff treat you like a team Deb & amp. Michelle are amazing and I would refer anyone in need of childcare to GOC.

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $14,805 for elementary schools and $18,589 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).