We LOVE robots and mudpies. I rave about this preschool to anyone that will listen. Our son…read morethrives here and we can't wait for our daughter to be old enough to attend in the fall. I truly think it's the best place in Richmond for kiddos 2-5. I wish my kids could go here forever. We are so thankful for the amazing staff and incredible care at this school. The kids get to learn by playing, being around other children both older and younger than them, different rooms set up for them, and the year is sort of made by the kids interest, they play outside, parents can volunteer and see how the days go, and we know all the kids and their families. It's a very safe, welcoming, and comfortable space to be. Couldn't recommend it more!

We've sent our son to RAMPP for the last two years, and it's been wonderful. The teachers are all…read moreso kind and welcoming to the children and their families. Our son has learned so much over the last two years, and we feel very prepared for kindergarten. This is such a unique environment as it's a smaller preschool but inside is full of so much for the kids to discover. Each day is truly different with the imaginative activities borne from the children's ideas. Our son always came home happy (and tired!), having had a full day each week. I can't say enough about how sweet these teachers are, and how respectful and kind they treat the children. The teachers send pictures so you get to see what they're doing each day. We will miss robots and mud pies, and would highly recommend it.

Friendly staff, clean facilities . Great steam and sauna…read more Room that is well kept . Great swimming pool

These people keep having my reviews taken off help. This shows how they don't want people knowing…read morehow terrible of an environment this is to work and to be in. The contract is a year long and you can't get out of it, the staff is rude and the pool is always dirty. The child "daycare" always has a new person in it. This is a terrible place.

This is THE BEST school! The teachers are passionate, professional, and love each child. There are…read moreso many enrichment opportunities for our children at this school. Starting at 2 years old they get to go the gym to work on Gross Motor Skills, each day. This is in addition to going outside to the playground. There is no other program that focuses on the Gross Motor Skills starting at such a young age. In addition, there is music, life skills, special events put on by the school to make the families feel included (Family Night, Donuts with Dads, Muffins with Moms, Christmas programs with the family, and so many more). I highly recommend River Road Preschool. You will not be disappointed!

As a national literacy specialist, I believe River Road provides a developmentally appropriate…read moreeducational environment that promotes a love of literacy while supporting each child's creativity. A River Road child is a well-rounded young learner who thrives in a hands-on learning environment.

We are so lucky to have found this Goddard school! Kendra, who has a heart of gold and a true love…read morefor children, opened this school in April. When we initially met her at our tour, we just knew that she was in this field for all the right reasons. Our boys started at the school when it opened, and their teachers have been amazing. Their primary teacher, Miss Katie, has been so loving, and cares about our boys in the most genuine way. They have come so far with her and Miss JaVonne, and we feel so lucky that our boys are in her class. The school director, Molly, has a background in speech therapy, which is so evident in how she has been supporting our children's development. Thank you for giving our boys such a loving and safe transition into preschool! We are forever grateful

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Richmond, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

This school has special place in our heart! Hilltop has a welcoming, warm environment that is…read morespacious and comfortable, without being overwhelming for the kids. My kid looks forward to go school every day, and is thoroughly engaged in the activities. The variety of projects that involve arts, from music, school events, is just amazing. My son has matured emotionally and developed so many new skills in the time that he has been here. The teachers are patient and take the time to really know each student, so they can help him/her be a successful learner and good classmate! The classes are not only done indoor but outdoor too ,which reminded me of my childhood and the key person who could influence my wife and myself is the director Jackie allgood..the name itself speakers 1000 words. (soft spoken,kind, positive vibes,etc) We are Thankful to each and everyone in the school. I would definitely recommend and suggest hilltop pre school for all kids to have a good start ...sai koduru

We looked at many preschools and this one was the perfect one in all ways for our daughter! We…read morecouldn't be happier, feel more welcome, and be impressed by how much she has learned and grown.

Promises Preschool is a wonderful choice! We were so grateful to find this program. Our family…read morewas new to Richmond, VA and found Promises through an online search. We checked-out other preschools and then settled on Promises. Mrs. Lois, the former director gave us a great tour and we signed our son up with haste. Mrs. Kim & Mr. Jeff gave our son such a heartfelt and awesome start to his education. All of the staff at the school was attentive, genuine, and passionate. We will be forever thankful for the time we spent and the friends we made at Promises!

All 3 of my daughters attended Promises preschool spanning from 2006 to 2018. It is such a loving,…read morecaring, fun, learning environment. Many of the teachers have been there for years which tells you it's like joining a family. My daughters have made life long friends that started at Promises. It truly is a hidden gem.

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Our daughter came to St. Catherine's in the 8th grade, and her experience has been nothing short of…read morefantastic. The learning environment is so welcoming and inclusive. The consistent message from faculty is "thank you for trusting us with your child's education- we are so glad that you are here." This positive energy sets the tone for our entire experience. Our daughter has always been a hardworking student. But the incredible depth of experiences and resources offered, combined with the empowering atmosphere of the school, are clearly promoting leadership qualities. It is evident to us that she is thriving in the all-girls setting, and she is much more willing to be assertive, take risks, and be herself. I'm sure there are many great academic programs to choose from in our area, but seeing our daughter develop into a confident leader... we could not ask for more. The amazing list of extracurricular choices- many sports teams to choose from every season, dance, theater, music- it really can't be beat. We are also amazed at the group of girls in her grade- friendly, kind, out-going kids. We're so grateful that we chose St. Catherine's (and they chose us!).

We were called this spring about the waiting list after we left our number 2 years ago. I was so…read moresurprised they actually still had our info and called, that in itself showed me they were very organized. We counted down the months for my sons first day and now a month into it, I can say already I understand the reason for that waitlist. My son is happy going in everyday and when o pick-him up. Everyone in the staff is personable, I get daily updates, and he's proud to show me his daily paper with what he colored. The sheet also tells me what they covered for stories, what the age, and he's even napping again. I can use the information on the sheet to talk to him about his day and I'm just mind blown at how much more responsive he is since he started. I'm so happy we got in! They are fantastic

So far, we are happy with Promise Care. Although they lack some of the modern amenities that our…read moreprevious preschool had (I really miss getting those Brightwheel updates!), they are handling Covid with grace and my child feels safe and cared for and that is what matters the most. Unfortunately due to Covid, parents still aren't allowed inside. I still got a chance to see the classroom via a virtual tour and meet his teacher on a few occasions and she is incredibly sweet. My son talks about all of his friends every night, loves the playground, and brings home some cute art projects! He has matured so much just in the 3 months that he's been there, and he quickly stopped crying at drop off because he enjoys his school so much. Negatives would be the lack of an app, not being able to go inside yet, and having to write a check to pay. But, where they lack in modern amenities, they more than make up for it in care and tuition. This is the best priced tuition in the west end for an all day program. I am so thankful that we were able to get in off the waiting list after a 2 year wait and that my daughter will be able to attend next year. We plan to keep both children here until they age out. Thankfully, they pick up from our zoned elementary school so we are set in terms of childcare. It was a rough road to get here - the childcare situation in Richmond is absolutely horrible - but we are here and so thankful!