Schools for 2 year olds: Programs for Children

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CHILD CARE CENTERS

Licensed Child Care Centers are professionally staffed facilities which generally serve large groups of children. While centers vary greatly in size, each one must remain within the maximum child capacity established for it by Office of Child Care. This means that no more than a specified number of children may be present in a given center at one time (see below). Centers operate for part or all of a day at least twice a week on a regular basis.

• Some centers primarily provide care for infants and toddlers. Other centers care only for preschool or school-age children. Most centers provide care for a range of ages.
• In many centers, children are usually grouped with others of the same age. Other centers use mixed-age groups (for example, infants or toddlers grouped with pre-school age children, or pre-school age children grouped with school age children).
• School-age child care centers offer programs before and/or after school hours and during school holidays, vacations and out-of-school programs for inclement weather.  
• Nursery schools are educational programs for children two years through four years old. These programs are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. Most are also licensed by Office of Child Care as child care programs.

Some child care centers operate as non-profit and may be owned by an individual, church, public school, or a government agency. Other child care centers may operate as a for-profit and may be owned by an individual or a chain.

Not all child care centers may be required to be licensed. Some examples of center-based programs that may not be required to be licensed include:

• Programs operated by a school
• School-age before and after care programs
• Summer camps
• Faith-based programs, including Parent’s Day Out programs
• Part-time programs, including some nursery schools, preschools, and pre-kindergarten programs

REGISTERED FAMILY CHILD CARE

Registered Family Child Care Homes are also operated by professional caregivers, but within private residences, usually the primary caregiver’s home. There are two types of family child care settings:

• Family Child Care – may provide care for up to 8 children in a home
• Large Family Child Care – may provide care for up to 12 children in a home

Some of the requirements around these facilities include:

• No more than two of those children – including the caregiver’s children – may be under two years old unless there are additional staff members present.
• There may never be – under any circumstances – more than four children under the age of two, regardless of how many staff members are present.
• Family child care homes typically operate for at least eight hours per day and usually offer flexible scheduling.
• Like child care centers, some family child care homes provide care for mixed groups while others focus on particular age groups.

HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS
Head Start and Early Head Start programs are free, federally funded programs designed to promote school readiness for children from low-income families. Early Head Start serves pregnant women and families with children under age 3. Head Start programs serve children between 3 and 5 years old.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Preschool programs are typically offered for children ages 3-5 years old. Preschool programs may be offered through a school, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and child care centers.  

While some preschool programs may operate on a full-day, year round schedule, some may not.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
School-age programs typically provide child care during the before- and after-school hours. They may also offer care during school holidays and summer break. 

Some family child care providers and child care centers also offer school-age care. Other programs, such as schools, parks and recreation departments, community-based programs, and churches may offer this type of care as well.

INFORMAL CHILD CARE
You may choose to have a friend or a relative provide care for your child in your home. Or you may wish to have a relative care for your child in the relative’s home. These are informal kinds of child care, and they are exempt from regulation under Maryland law. A friend or neighbor who occasionally “baby sits” your child in her home for short periods is also exempt from regulation — The care provided is less than 20 hours per month.

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1. Acton Academy Hampton Roads – Norfolk

   *opening June 5, 2023*
   Acton Academy Hampton Roads is a learner-driven, mixed-aged, Montessori school, serving learners PreK-12th grade.

   400 W Olney Rd, Suite E
   Norfolk VA 24507

   (757) 419-9014

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2. Agape Consulting

   We provide social skills programs to children with various disabilities. We offer a weekday preschool program, weekend school age program. Program days and times vary.

   1251 Kempsville Rd
   Norfolk VA

   757-524-1593

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3. Alabaster Concierge

   Alabaster Concierge is a premier service provider to families in hampton roads area. We assist with running errands such as grocery store, helping busy moms take a break, busy families, personal shopper, post maternity care, newborn care, post office mailing, appointment scheduling and transportation.

   Hampton, VA

   757-504-3028

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4. Ascension Episcopal Day School

   Programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers from six weeks through five years of age. Year round programs, 7am to 6pm – full and part time options.

   405 Talbot Hall Road
   Norfolk, VA 23505

   (757) 423-6715

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5. Blue Ribbon Results Academy

   Child care center for ages 2.5 years old to Kindergarten. Summer Camps available.

   883 Norfolk Sq
   Norfolk, VA 23502

   (757) 477-0686

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6. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

   Activities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs

   Locations in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Franklin & Eastern Shore

   (757) 853-5632

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7. Building Blocks Preschool

   Preschool & Daycare for ages 16mos through age 4. Before/After Care available. Summer Camp for ages 5-12

   844 Jerome Avenue
   Norfolk, VA

   (757) 583-6389

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8. Calvin Preschool

   Preschool 2years old thru Kindergarten. Before and after care available. Summer Camp programs available.

   2901 East Little Creek Rd
   Norfolk, Va 23518
   

   (757) 588-1452

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9. Christ The King Catholic School

   Preschool., K-8 and extended care

   3401 Tidewater Drive
   Norfolk, VA 23509

   (757) 625-4951

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10. Colonial Day School

    Preschool and daycare for ages 2-12. Academic and summer programs. Before/after care available.

    6510 North Military Hwy
    Norfolk, Virginia 23518

    (757) 855-0333

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12. Epworth Day School

    As members of Epworth United Methodist Church, we seek to provide a warm and nurturing Christian child care center in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Our program provides daily opportunities for spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, creative and physical development through hands-on experiences and play.

    124 West Freemason Street
    Norfolk, Virginia 23510

    (757) 313-5301

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13. First Presbyterian Church Norfolk

    Preschool and Child Care ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten.

    820 Colonial Avenue
    Norfolk, VA 23507

    (757) 625-1697

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14. Ghent CareGivers, Inc.

    Ghent CareGivers provides trustworthy and experienced nannies for families throughout Hampton Roads including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk.

    Our services include long-term, short-term, and temporary care. We offer full-time, part-time, live-in, live-out, hotel, event, and on-call professionals.

    In addition, we place housekeepers, academic tutors, family assistants, sitters, and offer corporate childcare.

    We also provide postpartum care for mother and baby, including lactation coaching and sleep training.

    Hampton Roads, VA

    757-472-4546

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15. Ghent United Methodist Preschool

    Half-day preschool program ages 12month through 4 years.

    531 Raleigh Ave
    Norfolk, VA 23507

    (757) 622-3239

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16. Homeschool Plus

    Homeschool Plus is dedicated to encouraging Christian homeschooling families in their commitment to provide the best possible education for their children. Offering a full range of enrichment and academic classes for PreK – 12th grade.

    925 Ingleside Rd
    Norfolk, VA

    757-466-3477

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17. Loch-Meadow Kindergarten

    Half-Day, Play-Based Learning program. Starting at 18months to Kindergarten.

    Church Of The Good Shepherd
    7400 Hampton Blvd
    Norfolk, VA 23505

    (757) 489-2008

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18. Norfolk Christian School

    School programs PreK through 12th grade.
    Summer camps – Full and half day camps for K-8th grade. Traditional Day Camp, Sports Camps, and Speciality Camps available.

    255 Thole St
    Norfolk, VA 23505

    (757) 423-5770 ext 405

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19. Norfolk Collegiate School

    Norfolk Collegiate is an independent school enrolling students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. A traditional college preparatory program with student-engaged instruction with innovative techniques to foster in each student a continuing desire to learn, to understand and to serve society responsibly. Half and full-day summer camp programs are available seasonally.

    Lower School Campus 5429 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, VA 23509
    Middle/Upper School Campus 7336 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505

    (757) 626-1820

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20. Norfolk Montessori Academy

    Montessori program for children from 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. Before/After care is available for students.

    979 Ingleside Rd.
    Norfolk, VA 23502

    (757) 455-6786

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21. Norfolk Parks & Recreation

    A variety of programs are available through Norfolk Parks and Recreation including computers, athletics, art, music and more. Afterschool programs available. Birthday Parties available.

    Several locations throughout Norfolk, VA

    (757) 441-2400

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23. OceanView Christian Academy

    2 year olds through 8th Grade

    9504 Selby Place
    Norfolk, Virginia 23503

    (757) 583-1808

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24. Precious Pearls Childcare Center for Special Needs Children

    Precious Pearls is a Special Needs Childcare Center offering Before/After Care and Full Day Care for children ages 2 – 10years old. The center works with all special needs children including children with Autism, Aspergers, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Behavioral Disabilities and more.

    7808 Wildwood Drive
    Norfolk VA 23518

    (757) 961-1196

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25. Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads

    Educational, creative arts, recreational and spiritual activities for all ages. Indoor water park.

    1401 Ballentine Blvd.
    Norfolk VA 23504

    (757) 622-5762

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26. Seaside Littles Childcare

    Seaside Littles Childcare is a 757 local, woman/mother-owned agency. Your one-stop-shop for all childcare needs. We do all of the vetting needed so that when you need childcare, we have a team of providers to step in & help. Services available: Short term care, long term care, last minute care, occasional care, specialty care, overnight care, and everything in between

    Hampton Roads, VA

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27. St Patrick’s Catholic School

    Pre-K through 8th grade. Summer Camps available for PK4 students through 12th grade students in the areas of fine arts, theater, sports, academics, leadership, and other specialty programs.

    1000 Bolling Ave
    Norfolk, VA 23508

    (757) 213-0855

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28. St. John Lutheran School

    Preschool and early elementary program for children from age 2 through Second Grade. Extended care available. Mother’s Day Out Program for ages 2-4. Summer enrichment program available.

    8918 Tidewater Drive
    Norfolk, VA 23503

    (757) 588-7381

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29. St. Peter’s Day School

    Preschool/Kindergarten program. Ages 2 through Kindergarten.

    224 S Military Hwy
    Norfolk, VA 23502

    (757) 466-9392

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30. T.R.A.I.N Academy

    Elite Athlete Training – T.R.A.I.N Academy was designed to provide school aged youth and collegiate athletes with a platform to enhance athletic skill, conditioning and IQ. Under the supervision of trainers, students will learn on court concepts needed to take their game to the next level.
    
    Camps, clinics, and birthday parties available. Afterschool care available for 10-16 yr old students.

    Military Circle Mall
    880 N Military Hwy.
    Norfolk, VA 23502

    (757) 632-0580

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31. Talbot Park Preschool

    Programs for children ages 6 weeks- 4 year’s old. Summer camps available.

    6919 Granby St,
    Norfolk, VA 23505

    (757) 423-8677

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32. The Academy of Learning

    The Academy of Learning is a licensed daycare for children ages 2-5 providing students with a solid educational foundation, along with a nurturing environment. All staff are degreed teachers. Summer camps available.

    5329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    

    757-578-2231

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34. The New E3 School

    The New E3 School is a state-of-the-art school for children ages 1-5 focused on the most important elements of high quality early education.

    2901 Granby Street
    Norfolk, VA 23504

    (757) 961-6416

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35. The Pink Roller Indoor Play Yard

    A Parent Accompanied, safe indoor “free-play” yard for children 6 years and under. Birthday packages, snack cafe, children’s clothing shop and much more! Drop & Play also available.

    801 E. 26th Street, Unit E-1
    Norfolk, VA 23504

    (757) 222-5248

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36. Town and Country Day School

    Private school located in Norfolk serving children ages 2 through 6th grade. Summer programs available.

    1421 Kempsville Road
    Norfolk, VA 23502

    (757) 461-5456

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37. VR64

    Local reality game center. Parties, Camps, and after-school programs are available. We come to you – Richmond to Chesapeake!

    Norfolk Premium Outlets
    Norfolk, VA

    (757) 644-6750

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38. WeeOnes Childcare & Preschool

    Wee Ones Daycare is dedicated to caring for children ages 6 weeks through 4 years old.

    7000 Granby Street,
    Norfolk, VA 23505

    (757) 423-8525

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39. YMCA South Hampton Roads

    Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.

    Multiple locations throughout South Hampton Roads, VA

    (757) 962-5555

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40. YWCA South Hampton Roads Summer Camp

    YWCA South Hampton Roads provides Summer Clubhouse Programming at Oceanair Elementary school in Norfolk. The program provides activities to enhance the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills for children ages four to twelve.

    500 East Plume Street, Suite 700
    Norfolk, VA 23510

    (757) 625-4248

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1. Summer Fun at MacArthur Center!

   Summer Fun Thursdays are back at MacArthur Center each Thursday this summer!

   July 26, 2023

2. Upcoming Touch-A-Truck Events in Hampton Roads

   Kids love Touch-A-Truck events, here is where you can find them in Hampton Roads!

   July 26, 2023

3. Upcoming Special Events for Children with Special/Sensory Needs

   Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming events specifically designed for local families in Hampton Roads with special needs.

   July 26, 2023

4. Symphony By The Sea (Free Concert Series)

   Don’t miss the upcoming FREE performances of The Symphony By The Sea Concert Series at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!

   July 26, 2023

5. Pick Your Own Blueberries & Blackberries in Hampton Roads!

   Locations to Pick Your Own Blackberries and Blueberries in Hampton Roads, VA

   July 26, 2023

6. Beat the Heat! Summer Water Fun (& Discounts!) in Hampton Roads!

   Ideas for Water Fun with Kids – Pools, Spraygrounds, Splash Pads and Water Parks in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

   July 26, 2023

Sections for children from 2 years old in Moscow, sports classes for a two-year-old child

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Sports sections for children 2 years old

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Sports sections for children 2 years old

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Come for a free trial lesson and see if your child enjoys it

Sections for children from 2 years old

At two years old, the child is already developed: parents work with him at home, on walks they talk about the environment
world, he communicates with other children in kindergarten or on the playground. What to do with
benefits other than walking and socializing? The third year of a baby’s life will be useful to associate with sports
development.

All parents have heard this opinion – the sooner you send your child to sports, the better. This is partly true.
For example, doing baby exercises from infancy, you can notice how plastic the body is.
baby. This is because the skeleton is not yet sufficiently developed – the bones are “soft”, and the muscles are elastic. That’s why
children can easily perform gymnastic exercises without injuring or stretching their muscles.

In the sports school “NEBO SPORT” there is a section of developing gymnastics for kids aged 1.5 to 3
years. For older children, the following directions are offered.

From 3 years old:

• aerial gymnastics;
• sports acrobatics.

From 4 years old:

• parkour;
• rhythmic gymnastics.

From 5 years old:

• trampolining;
• cheerleading.

We develop by playing

At 2 years old, not every child is passionate about the learning process. For example, some children can play alone for an hour
and the same toys, while others change their occupation every 5 minutes.

Therefore, the sports mentors of “NEBO SPORT” conduct classes with children in a playful way, and so
It is exciting that the kids come to the next training session with great interest. In the halls of the school are
items that are unusual for them – inventory, which also arouses special interest among the children.

Safety and professionalism are the foundation of our business

“NEBO SPORT” employs a large team of professionals. The coaching staff has extensive experience in working with
children, and the halls are equipped according to safety standards.

Groups of children are small – up to 10 people, which allows the instructor to observe each pupil.
The school guarantees the safety of staying in any section for a child from 2 years old.

Moderate loads only

Classes in the section strengthen muscles and joints, the child will have strong immunity. For children
physical activity should be given strictly dosed, it is very important not to overwork the body. WHO
recommends 180 minutes of physical activity a day.

The section “Developing gymnastics for kids” is of a general health and developmental nature. There is no
complex sports elements and requirements, both for athletes. Toddlers are engaged in gymnastic
balls, sticks, rings, hoops and other items.

If you and your child enjoy playing sports, after a year or two, you can switch to an in-depth
gymnastics program, where the guys train more professionally.

Benois School – Center for additional education for children 2-12 years old

Secrets of a magical land

Enchanted key

Dragon Lady

Adventures in a magical school

Author: Ekaterina Matyushkina

What is hidden in city parks? Where do the winding paths lead?
Who hides in the shade of the trees and whispers in the thickets by the lake?
Magical country is very close – you just need to look closely!

But its inhabitants are in terrible danger. Someone wants to destroy Fairyland! Brave heroes Nick and Unya decide to resist evil spells. They are waiting for danger, meeting with a ghost, flying on a dragon and real adventures!

• Augmented Reality Book
  /Free Benois 1890 app available for IOS and Android/
• Middle school age

Buy the book “Secrets of the Magic Land”

Benuariki: The Enchanted Key

Author: Ekaterina Matyushkina

The magic land of Benuarius is destroyed. A brave family of elephant mice undertakes to restore it. Mysterious events begin to happen: elephant mice learn a terrible prediction, Glasha disappears, evil wizards appear one after another …

Who is behind all this? Who benefits from Benoir’s death? The brave elephant mouse Nick, together with his sister Unya, take up the investigation. If they do not cope with adversity in one day, Benoir will be lost forever!

• Augmented Reality Book
  /Free Benois 1890 app available for IOS and Android/
• Primary school age

Purchase the book “The Enchanted Key”

Benuariki: Lady of the Dragons

Author: Igor Shevchuk

Trouble again in the magical land of Benuari! Because of the intrigues of the villain, the dragon Kamenum disappeared.