The 5 Best Preschools Around Harrisonburg

Choosing a preschool sets the stage for a child’s lifelong journey of discovery, friendships, and foundational learning. In this year’s Best of the Valley readers’ choice contest, parents recognized preschools that combine early education expertise with nurturing environments. These programs foster curiosity, social growth, and essential skills—from playful mornings to independent stories at naptime.

Leake’s Chapel Preschool & Daycare blends a faith-based curriculum with creative learning activities. Their classrooms use play, music, and storytelling to build social and emotional skills. Families highlight the caring atmosphere—teachers who learn each child's name and help little ones grow in confidence and kindness from day one.

Bridgewater Christian School (BRC) offers a structured academic foundation integrated with Chapel time and character development lessons. Their early childhood program balances alphabet and number exploration with group activities that cultivate cooperation. Parents appreciate how the staff partners with families—creating a consistent and supportive start to school life.

Generations Crossing emphasizes intergenerational learning with on-site early childhood and adult day programs. Preschoolers form friendships across ages through shared art time and outdoor play. For families, the blend of daycare and educational enrichment feels like a community woven together by both learning and empathy.

Fishersville United Methodist Preschool offers a nurturing, church-affiliated educational setting that blends faith values with hands-on learning. Their classes use snacks, songs, and storytimes to explore themes of sharing, caring, and curiosity. Families note the warmth of the staff and the textured progress children make—from imaginative play to letter recognition.

Pleasant Valley Preschool at Alive Church pairs vibrant classrooms with a curriculum that emphasizes sensory learning, early literacy, and collaborative projects. Teachers guide children through arts, outdoor play, and learning stations designed to encourage independence. Families appreciate how the program transitions kids into kindergarten readiness with grounding in curiosity and community.

These preschools reflect what Best of the Valley voters value most: compassionate teaching, developmentally appropriate learning, and environments where children grow emotionally, socially, and cognitively—with joy and confidence at every turn.

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