
Hamilton, VA Location: 540-751-3755
Stephens City, VA Location: 540-944-3555
Learn | Grow | Thrive
​We work with all children and teach them the Fruits of the Spirit described in Galatians 5:22-23 which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
At the Heart of Learning: Trust, Care, and Faith
At KCA, we believe every child learns at their own unique pace. Our mission is to provide a positive, Christ-centered environment where each child can develop core skills while building a strong foundation for future success. Partnering with parents, we aim to prepare every child for a life of purpose and achievement.
Our educational approach combines trust, love, and care with a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. With intentional teaching practices and meaningful relationships, we help your child grow, learn, and thrive.
Pre-K Program Highlights
Our Pre-K program is built on the Creative Curriculum, a comprehensive, research-based approach that uses exploration and discovery as pathways to learning. This curriculum fosters confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills while providing developmentally appropriate, content-rich experiences for children of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. With clear goals and objectives, educators can effectively track each child’s learning and growth.
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In addition to academic development, your child will experience fun Bible stories and engaging worship time through the **Gospel Light Curriculum**. Weekly Bible lessons, a monthly Bible verse, and activities rooted in the Word of God encourage spiritual growth. Each child receives a "God’s Story for Me" Bible Story Book upon enrollment, and we encourage parents to review the stories and Bible verses at home to strengthen these lessons.
Curriculum and Development
A weekly lesson plan will be shared through your Brightwheel app, outlining the activities your child will learn. By weaving hands-on, play-based experiences through these ten domains, the Creative Curriculum ensures that children develop holistically—socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively, and creatively—setting a strong foundation for their future learning.
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The Creative Curriculum is built around 38 Objectives for Development & Learning, organized into ten key domains. The domains include:
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Social–Emotional
• Regulating emotions and behaviors
• Forming positive relationships
• Playing cooperatively and constructively
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Physical
• Gross-motor skills (running, jumping, balancing)
• Fine-motor skills (cutting, drawing, manipulating small objects)
Language
• Receptive language (listening and understanding)
• Expressive language (speaking and communicating)
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Cognitive
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Memory and concept formation
Literacy
• Phonological awareness (rhymes, syllables)
• Print knowledge and emergent writing
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Mathematics
• Number sense and counting
• Shapes, patterns, measurement, and comparisons
Science & Technology
• Exploration, observation, and experimentation
• Cause-and-effect and the use of simple tools
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Social Studies
• Community roles, culture, and history
• Geography and map-based concepts
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The Arts
• Visual arts, music, dramatic play, and movement
English Language Acquisition
• Vocabulary development and conversational skills
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Our curriculum supports whole-child development, nurturing social, emotional, motor, cognitive, physical, and intellectual skills. It meets NAEYC standards, ensuring your child is well-prepared for a lifetime of success.
Inspiring Lifelong Learners
We inspire creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning. Our program provides your child with the resources and opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually in a supportive and enriching environment.