About Us

Founded in 1910, the Ida Barbour Early Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community-based organization focused on providing a safe, nurturing, learning environment for children and their families.

Our Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to serve a capacity of 60 children in a safe, clean and nurturing environment. We have bright, new classroom furniture purchased with a grant received from the Portsmouth Community Foundation. 

U.S.D.A. approved breakfast, lunch and a snack is provided daily to promote healthy development.

Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on the family's household income.

Transportation is also provided to and from the center for clients within a 10-mile radius.

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

For more information on the United Way of South Hampton Roads