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Building Bright Futures Through Play, Learning & Discovery
Discover a Trusted Educational Childcare School in Gainesville, VA
Give your child a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a safe, playful, and nurturing environment. Haymarket Children's Academy offers educational childcare programs from infancy through school age, combining the award-winning Frog Street curriculum, play-based learning, and STEM education to help children build confidence, curiosity, and essential life skills for future success.
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A confident beginning
Give Your Child the Best Start in a Safe & Engaging Learning Environment
Choosing the right early learning center is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. You want a place where your child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn every day. At Haymarket Children's Academy, children learn through play-based experiences, hands-on activities, and the award-winning Frog Street curriculum, helping them develop confidence, creativity, independence, and essential academic, social, emotional, and language skills in a caring educational environment.
Simple enrollment journey
Three Easy Steps to Explore Haymarket Children's Academy
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Infancy–School AgePrograms that grow with your child
Frog StreetResearch-based early learning curriculum
Cognia AccreditedReviewed educational standards
Family PartnershipOpen communication and shared support
Benefits for your child and family
Why Families Choose Haymarket Children's Academy
A thoughtful blend of nurturing care, engaging education, secure facilities, and strong family communication helps children feel ready to explore and grow.
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Educational Childcare That Inspires Lifelong Learning
Children build confidence and foundational skills through meaningful daily learning experiences.
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Award-Winning Frog Street Curriculum
Research-based lessons make language, math, science, and critical thinking engaging and age-appropriate.
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Play-Based & STEM Learning
Hands-on exploration supports curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
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Experienced Educators & Curriculum Leadership
Dedicated teachers receive support from an on-site curriculum specialist who helps maintain strong classroom standards.
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Safe & Secure Learning Environment
Enhanced access controls, clean-air systems, and parent communication tools support family peace of mind.
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Strong Parent Partnership
Open communication keeps families informed and involved throughout every stage of learning.
Programs that grow with your child
Educational Programs for Every Stage of Early Learning
Nursery
A warm, nurturing environment where infants receive individualized care and early opportunities to explore.
Preschool Programs
Play-based experiences encourage creativity, language development, social skills, and confidence.
Junior Kindergarten
Guided learning strengthens early literacy, problem-solving, creativity, and kindergarten readiness.
Kindergarten
Structured learning builds confidence, independence, and essential academic and social skills.
Before & After School Care
Homework support, social interaction, engaging activities, and supervised care beyond school hours.
Camp Blue Ridge
STEM activities, creative projects, outdoor adventures, and enriching school-break experiences.
What parents say
Trusted by Local Families
“HCA has been such a great place for my children to grow and develop. The kindness of the staff is genuine, and you never worry while your children are in their care.”
— K. Mai
“The administration is lovingly involved in the day-to-day activities and care for the children. HCA feels like a family, with facilities that are immaculate and secure.”
— Jay Johnson
“It has a home-like atmosphere, while being clean and organized, and there are so many fun opportunities for kids to play and learn.”
— Lauren Bell
Curriculum, care, and communication
A Learning Community Built Around Your Child
Cognia Accredited
The school's curriculum has been reviewed and accredited by Cognia.
Frog Street Curriculum
Research-based, play-centered learning supports whole-child development.
Procare Parent Updates
Families can receive photos, learning updates, and daily care information.
Answers for parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Haymarket Children's Academy offers educational childcare programs for children from infancy through school age, including nursery, preschool, junior kindergarten, kindergarten, before and after school care, and Camp Blue Ridge.
Our school uses the award-winning Frog Street curriculum combined with play-based learning and STEM education to support children's academic, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.
Yes. We encourage prospective families to schedule a school tour to explore our classrooms, meet our educators, and experience our educational childcare environment firsthand.
Haymarket Children's Academy combines educational childcare, the award-winning Frog Street curriculum, play-based learning, STEM education, experienced educators, and a safe, nurturing environment to help children thrive.
Getting started is simple. Schedule a school tour, meet with our admissions team, and we'll guide you through the enrollment process to help you choose the program that best fits your child's needs.
Give Your Child a Strong Start at Haymarket Children's Academy
Building Bright Futures Through Play, Learning & Discovery
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