Early Childhood Education
The Foundation for Future Success!

 
 
Providing care for children
Ages 6 weeks - 7 years

The Early Years of a child’s life presents the best opportunity to develop the skills they will need for future success in school, in their community and in their life.

A child’s brain is 80% developed by age 3.

Ida Barbour Early Learning Center assists parents in their child’s development by providing:

  • Early Care and Education Services
  • Ages 6 weeks - 4 years
  • Before and After School Care
  • Ages 4 years - 7 years
  • Evidence-Based Curriculums
  • Experienced Staff
  • Brigance Assessments
  • U.S.D.A approved meals

For 98 Years Ida Barbour Early Learning Center has helped to prepare children to enter school ready to learn. Click here to learn more About Us.

The mission of the Ida Barbour Early Learning Center is to prepare each child for success in school, community, and life. The Ida Barbour Early Learning Center enhances the life chances for all children and their families by providing care in a safe, nurturing, and highly enriching environment. Additionally, we seek to uplift at-risk children and low income families to prepare them for the challenges of society, while teaching them to make a difference in the global community.

logoWe are United Way of South Hampton Roads
Agency #5025
Combined Federal Campaign - South Hampton Roads Agency #28037#

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