St. Josephs offers safe, warm and age-appropriate care and education in a Catholic environment to children ranging from two to six years of age.
The center provides a well rounded, high quality early childhood program to enhance each childs self concept and to begin building the strong foundation each student will need to enter into formal education with the greatest chances of success.
The center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin.
In fact, St. Josephs is proud of its diverse population of children and families served and values this characteristic as one of the elements that makes it a truly unique place to be.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1957
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning through doing! If it hasn’t been through our hands and body, it cannot remain in our brain.
- St. Josephs offers safe, warm and age-appropriate care and education in a Catholic environment to children ranging from two to six years of age.
- The center provides a well rounded, high quality early childhood program to enhance each childs self concept and to begin building the strong foundation each student will need to enter into formal education with the greatest chances of success.
- The center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin.
- In fact, St. Josephs is proud of its diverse population of children and families served and values this characteristic as one of the elements that makes it a truly unique place to be.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten cost?
St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten's ranking?
St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten?
The application deadline for St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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