River Road Church Preschool Development Center provides quality programs for children ages 2 through 5.
The school serves almost 300 families in the church and community, helping them meet the social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and physical needs of their children.
The program is an inclusive one where differences in culture, ethnicity, gender and ability are respected and highly valued.
All children are recognized as unique individuals with their own developmental and educational needs.
The preschool is the first school in Virginia to be accredited by the National Association of Child Care Professionals, in 2004, and also has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1987.
This developmental school is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Social Services, and often serves as a model program for local universities.
River Road Church Preschool Development Center is a school committed to being a partner with parents in the raising of your children.
Families' values, customs and practices are respected and incorporated into the developmental curriculum that we offer.
Together with parents, we strive to nurture and develop the children promoting respect, responsibility, a healthy self-esteem and a life long love for learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- River Road Church Preschool Development Center provides quality programs for children ages 2 through 5. The school serves almost 300 families in the church and community, helping them meet the social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and physical needs of their children. The program is an inclusive one where differences in culture, ethnicity, gender and ability are respected and highly valued. All children are recognized as unique individuals with their own developmental and educational needs. The preschool is the first school in Virginia to be accredited by the National Association of Child Care Professionals, in 2004, and also has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1987. This developmental school is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Social Services, and often serves as a model program for local universities. River Road Church Preschool Development Center is a school committed to being a partner with parents in the raising of your children. Families' values, customs and practices are respected and incorporated into the developmental curriculum that we offer. Together with parents, we strive to nurture and develop the children promoting respect, responsibility, a healthy self-esteem and a life long love for learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for River Road Ch Rch Presch Dev C?
The application deadline for River Road Ch Rch Presch Dev C is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to River Road Ch Rch Presch Dev C is Grove Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Richmond Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Canterbury Community Nursery School (1.4 miles away)
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