The Children’s Center is an early childhood education program serving Richmond families for over 30 years. We are located in Richmond’s Fan district, near VCU and convenient to downtown at 1205 W. Franklin Street.

We accept children from the City of Richmond and surrounding counties.

Our programs for young learners

Early Childhood EducatioN and preschool

  • Year-round program for children ages 2 - 5

  • Daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided

  • Open 7 am to 5:45 pm

  • Guided play and discovery

  • Scholarships available according to financial need

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND eLEMENTARY SUMMER LEARNING Program

  • Children entering kindergarten through age 10

  • Daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided

  • Open 7 am to 5:45 pm

  • Guided play and discovery

  • Scholarships available according to financial need

 

Thanks to Our Community Partners

Thanks to our community partners our children receive a multi-dimensional education, integrating  classroom learning with extensive community experiences. We thank each of our partners for their commitment and collaboration for the benefit of our children.