Child Daycare & PreschoolsCharlottesville, VA

Barrett Early Learning Center

4.9(10 reviews)

About

Barrett Early Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 410 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Barrett Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, nurturing facility with dedicated and experienced teachers. Parents emphasize the home-like atmosphere, focus on child development across all areas, and the center's long-standing reputation (over 60 years) as one of the best early learning centers in Charlottesville.

Caring and dedicated teachershome-like atmospheresafe environmentchild focus on physical/emotional/social/intellectual growthcourteous staffgood valueestablished reputationchildren feel loved and have fun

Recent Reviews

12 years ago

We absolutely love Barrett Early Learning Center. Barrett is a great value, loving, nurturing child care center with dedicated, experienced teachers. It is a home-like place emphasizing the physical, emotional, social and itellectual growth of the children. All three of our children have gone through Barrett and we wouldn't trade it for anything!

9 years ago

Oldest and best Preschool in Virginia. Beautiful and homey feel and run by passionate, committed teachers who genuinely love our children. It would be impossible to improve upon what they offer.

7 years ago

Barrett ELC is amazing! Dedicated and caring teachers and staff-kids are safe, loved and have so much fun!

9 years ago

The place is cozy, the teachers are amazing, and the support from everyone there males this daycare one of the best!

Edited 3 years ago

Very old and one of the best early learning centers in Charlottesville.l

Frequently asked questions

Barrett Early Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 50 children.
Barrett Early Learning Center has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 10 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Barrett Early Learning Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Barrett Early Learning Center through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Virginia must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
410 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
County
CHARLOTTESVILLE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
50 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
38.02745, -78.48648

Quality Rating

VQB5

Level 5 out of 5

Meets Expectations

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.