St. James's Children's Center was founded in 1986. Over our history we have always stood out among child care programs for providing all children, regardless of ability, exceptional educational and cultural experiences.
As a child care center, the Children's Center was established as an affordable, academically competitive preschool and after-school education program for children 2-12, including those identified with special needs.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Jamess Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
St. Jamess Childrens Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Jamess Childrens Center?

The application deadline for St. Jamess Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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