Purcellville Children’s Academy is dedicated to fostering education, development, and building self-esteem in a secure and comfortable environment.
Whether you enroll your child in full-time or part-time child care, your munchkin will benefit from our highly experienced and loving staff.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuitions vary by age.
% on Financial Aid
33%
Admissions Director
Nancy Radcliffe
School Notes
- Founded in 2003, Purcellville Children’s Academyis the largest private child care facility in the Town of Purcellville. PCA prides itself on providing high-quality preschool education with daycare amenities and service in a warm, nurturing environment. We understand that choosing the right center to fit a child’s needs is an important decision, and we strive to meet the expectations of every family we serve.Our PCAprograms are carefully researched and thoughtfully taught. We approach every day with a sense of imagination, innovation, and fun to help young children learn comfortably and confidently. Every curriculum includes a variety of interesting and inspiring activities to stimulate early brain development with a focus on creative play. We encourage a love of learning through working and playing with others. Our children have fun while they learn, just another way we make sure children get the most out of their experiences at school.At PCA, our beautiful and modern facilities provide each child with the ability to learn and grow physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. Our full-time programs offer a great curriculum that provides plenty of hands-on learning and high quality teachers to prepare the children in our schools for elementary school and for life-long learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Purcellville Children's Academy often compared to?
Purcellville Children's Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Allder Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Purcellville Children's Academy?
The application deadline for Purcellville Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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