EMU Early Learning Center bases its early childhood program on principles of child growth and development within a Christian context. We emphasize the growth of trust and independence and the development of a positive self -image in the children we serve.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1977
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- EMU Early Learning Center is a laboratory school for the education department at Eastern Mennonite University serving children ages 2-5. We are a developmental, child-centered program with a learning environment set up to meet physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of young children. Our play-based curriculum offers learning opportunities through block play, cooking, woodworking, drama, art, music, books, and much more. Teachers have early childhood degrees, assistants are always present, and EMU practicum students also help keep our adult/child ratios low.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are EMU Early Learning Center often compared to?
EMU Early Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Christian School, Cornerstone Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for EMU Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for EMU Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to EMU Early Learning Center is Eastern Mennonite School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Woodland Montessori School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
Grades: K-12 | 377 students 0.2 miles 801 Parkwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 236-6000
0.2
K-12
377
Woodland Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-4 | 59 students 0.3 miles 1301 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
0.3
PK-4
59
Minnick School-harrisonburg
Special Education School
Grades: 3-11 | 34 students 0.6 miles 1661 Virginia Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 437-1814
0.6
3-11
34
Calvary Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
Grades: K-12 | 127 students 2.8 miles 3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
2.8
K-12
127
Grades: PK-10 | 139 students 3.2 miles 197 Cornerstone Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
3.2
PK-10
139
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
My daughter loves Early Learning Center,she comes home happy and tells me all about her day and what she did.The teachers are wonderful.
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