Downtown Hampton Child Development Center

Specialties

Experience the highest-​rated child care in Hampton, and one of the top 7% of preschools in the nation. Downtown Hampton Child Development Center boasts degreed teachers, a play-​based curriculum, excellent facilities, and over 40 years of experience nurturing our area’s tiniest people.

This Peninsula mainstay is looked to as a «model program» by multiple early childhood organizations. Best of all, it offers the only sliding-​scale tuition rate open to the public, where families pay based on income and need. Children from all backgrounds and income levels are welcome, learning together and from each other.

With a nationally accredited (NAEYC) program and a coveted four-​star rating from the state VSQI, this center is a top choice for parents seeking quality care and school preparation. You’ll find age-​appropriate learning experiences, low teacher-​child ratios, a safe and fun environment, effective administration, and warm, positive interactions between staff and children.

History

Established in 1971.

DHCDC was founded by a partnership between the Downtown Hampton churches and the City of Hampton, who saw a need for quality child care that was affordable. Since then, the center has grown to nearly 200 in a well-​equipt, full-​size school building with cafeteria/​gym.