Barrett Early Learning Center

Barrett Early Learning Center

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The oldest child care program in the state of Virginia, providing quality early childhood education

Barrett Early Learning Center is a not-for-profit center, licensed by the Directors. It is the oldest, continuously operating child care center in the Commonwealth, organized in the fall of 1935 under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Formerly known as Barrett Day Care Center, the name was changed in the summer of 2003 to reflect our emphasis on nteaching and learning, with regard to all as

04/18/2026

We are excited to celebrate 90 years with everyone, today April 18th from 2-4 at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center!

04/17/2026

Celebrating 90 years on April 18th at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 2:00-4:00.

02/04/2026

Due to recent weather our 90th anniversary celebration on 2/7 is going to be rescheduled. We will announce the new date as soon as possible. Thank you!

12/02/2025

Please note Barrett will have a 2 hr. Delay on 12/2. See the message posted for further information.

Photos from Barrett Early Learning Center's post 11/02/2025

Some photos from the last few weeks. Lots of activity here at Barrett Early Learning Center!

11/02/2025

Lunch with friends!

Photos from Barrett Early Learning Center's post 09/29/2025

Celebrating CYM day with Alex Zan!

Photos from U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's post 09/27/2025

We were thrilled to host Senator Kaine and members of United Way of Greater Charlottesville at Barrett. We especially loved when Senator Kaine played the harmonica for the Bears!

Photos from Barrett Early Learning Center's post 09/27/2025

Our children took a trip to the orchard!

05/09/2025

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and today is National Provider Appreciation Day. Thank you to our wonderful staff! Their dedication to the children and families we serve is what makes Barrett truly exceptional.

09/09/2024

Thank you to the readers of Vinegar Hill Magazine for awarding Barrett Best in Black C-ville 2024- Best in Early Childhood. We are grateful for this recognition and proud of the positive impact Barrett has had on our community for nearly 90 years.

Photos from Barrett Early Learning Center's post 08/19/2023

The last week of our 2022-3 school year ended with fun, sun, & lots of hugs. Good luck to our Frogs who are heading to kindergarten next week!

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410 Ridge Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm