Daycare, Preschool, and Afterschool Programs

Washington and Lee University Human Resources Work/Life Initiatives Dependent Care Child Care Daycare, Preschool, and Afterschool Programs
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Contact Andrea Velasquez with updates.

Full-Day Daycare and Preschools

Name Hours Ages Contact
Blue Ridge Outdoor School 8:45am-3:00pm
(see after school below)		 3-5 yrs director@blueridgeoutdoorschool.com
EarthSong Community School 8:30am-3:30pm
(after school until 5:15p)		 3-12 yrs 540-464-1346
LuLu’s Child Care 7:30am-5:30pm 6wks and up 540-458-1128
Shenandoah 8:30am-4:00pm
(when sufficient enrollment allows)		 2-5 yrs 540-463-7195
Woods Creek Montessori 7:30am-5:30pm 12mo-6 yrs 540-463-6461
Yellow Brick Road 7:30am-5:15pm 6wks-6 yrs 540-463-7344
YMCA 7:30am-5:30pm 3-5 yrs 540-464-YMCA

Half-Day Preschools

It is sometimes possible to arrange afternoon care with one of the teachers, which turns this into full-day childcare. It is also possible to choose a 2-day or 3-day schedule for most of these preschools. Most preschools are open from Labor Day to Memorial Day.

Name Hours Ages Contact
Shenandoah 8:30am-12pm
(limited 12p-4p may be available with enough interest)		 2-5 yrs 540-463-7195
St. Patrick’s Preschool 9am-12pm 2 1/2-5 yrs 540-463-3553

After School Options

Name Location Ages Contact
Blue Ridge Outdoor School Van transport from school to adventure location of the day K-5th grade director@blueridgeoutdoorschool.com
Office on Youth Afterschool Program Lylburn Downing Middle School Elem/MS 540-463-4315
Woods Creek Montessori WCM (walking escort from Waddell) 5-10 yrs 540-463-6461
YMCA Waddell, Central and Enderly Elementary
(bus transport available from Mountain View & Kling)		 5-12 yrs

540-464-YMCA

Human Resources

Jason Bunn

Manager of Work-Life Programming and Benefits Specialist

Human Resources

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