Our staff is made up of an eclectic blend of backgrounds, personalities, and interests whom all share one common bond - their love of children.
Our teachers have a vast array of education and experience ranging from Child Development Associate credentials to a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Our staff is passionate, caring, engaging, and dedicated as a whole.
The teachers are warm and welcoming to all our families, and they make our families both new and old feel at ease as they entrust their children to their care.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our J. Clyde Morris KinderCare has an environment that tends to welcome our families from the moment they walk in the door. Between our warm, inviting teachers and welcoming management crew, you will not leave our center without feeling like you have become a part of our family. Each day we search for new ways to go above and beyond for our families and children as a way to extend our care and gratitude. We are excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning.
- At our center, the health and safety of the children in our care is our #1 priority. Our center has a keypad entry to the front door, allowing only enrolled families to enter. Our playgrounds are fenced off and separated according to age in order to ensure additional safety. More than half of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified and many of them are MAT certified, which authorizes them to administer medicine. Our staff regularly attends trainings to ensure they are up-to-date on the latest health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Newport News, Hampton, NACCRRA, Coast Guard, James City County.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for J. Clyde Morris KinderCare?
The application deadline for J. Clyde Morris KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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