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Features About Our Preschool in Gainesville, VA

Haymarket Children’s Academy is a premier educational childcare school in Gainesville, VA. We’re dedicated to preparing young children for a lifetime of learning, exploration, and discovery in a safe, playful, and nurturing environment. By partnering with parents, we’re on a mission to create a community of care that encourages play-based early learning education. Our core values are:

  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Patriotism
  • Safety
  • Diversity
  • Health
  • Happiness
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Our Programs

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Nursery

  • 4w-12 months Years Old
  • 3 Educators
  • 12 Class Size
  • 1:4 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Discoverers 1

  • 12 months Years Old
  • 4 Educators
  • 16 Class Size
  • 1:4 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Discoverers 2

  • 18+ months Years Old
  • 3 Educators
  • 15 Class Size
  • 1:5 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Explorers

  • 2+ Years Old
  • 2 Educators
  • 16 Class Size
  • 1:8 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Adventurers

  • 3 Years Old
  • 2 Educators
  • 20 Class Size
  • 1:10 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Voyagers

  • 14+ Years Old
  • 2 Educators
  • 20 Class Size
  • 1:10 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Junior Kindergarten

  • 5+ Years Old
  • 2 Educators
  • 16 Class Size
  • 1:10 Teacher/Child Ratio

Our Primary School

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Kindergarten

  • 5+ Years Old
  • 1 Educators
  • 16 Class Size
  • 1:16 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Before School

  • 6-12 Years Old
  • 1:18 Teacher/Child Ratio
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After School

  • 6-12 Years Old
  • 1:18 Teacher/Child Ratio
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Summer Camp 2026

  • 5-12 Years Old
  • 1:18 Teacher/Child Ratio
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The Building Blocks Of Education

Our preschool in Gainesville, VA, proudly uses the award-winning curriculum, Frog Street, as the framework for learning. With the use of STEM education, our educators ensure our students achieve social, language, cognitive & physical development.

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Specialized Lead Teachers

Our very own curriculum specialist leads teacher training and ensures all lessons are up to date.

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Play-based Learning

The roots of Frog Street are in play-based learning. All activities following the curriculum are all set up for proper play and lots of interaction between other children and the teachers.

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Hands-on Interaction

Young children learn the most through hands-on interactions and interpersonal play, and our teachers are experts in guiding their curiosity.

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Enriching Experience

The Outpost is a small street setup featuring an art gallery, toy shop, arcade, theater, apothecary, private kindergarten room, café, construction zone, library and Capitol Lounge for the older children. We also have a full-size gym.

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Importance of Early Childhood

Early childhood is a critical period for a child’s growth and overall development. The experiences and learning opportunities during these formative years lay the foundation for lifelong skills, confidence, and future success.

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Play-based Learning

Play-based learning is proven to be the best approach to developing active learning. By active learning, we are helping children develop social skills, emotional skills, reach cognitive milestones, and physical skills.

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Social & Emotional Growth

A developmental daycare program can positively impact a child's social and emotional growth. At a daycare, children receive constant everyday interaction with their peers, older children, and their teachers.

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Achieving Milestones

Our play-based learning approach helps children achieve the five major milestones: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development.

We are Accredited by

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What They SayOur Happy Parents

HCA has been such a great place for my children to grow and develop. They truly find out what your child needs, and the staff works together to implement plans to make your children successful. My kids were always excited for the several activities they would participate in during the holiday and summer camps. The kindness of the staff is genuine and you never worry while your children are in their care. I highly recommend Haymarket Children's Academy for anyone looking for exceptional childcare!

K Mai

Haymarket Children's Academy is unlike any other childcare/early childhood education school. It has a home-like atmosphere, while being clean and organized, and there are so many fun opportunities for kids to play and learn. The staff are so kind and friendly. You really just need to see it for yourself.

Lauren Bell

Best early learning school in Nova. Led by a professional administration team that are lovingly involved with the day to day activities and care for the children. The teachers are happy and full of knowledge. HCA feels like a family with facilities that are immaculate and secure.

Jay Johnson

Quick Contact

We know how important it is to find the right early education opportunities for your child. We believe that once you visit Haymarket Children’s Academy and learn more about our approach, you'll comprehend the importance of delivering excellence in a happy, healthy, and academic environment.

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