
Hamilton, VA: 540-751-3755
Stephens City, VA: 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.
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.
The Creative Curriculum is built around 38 Objectives for Development & Learning, organized into ten key domains. The domains include:
Social–Emotional
• Regulating emotions and behaviors
• Forming positive relationships
• Playing cooperatively and constructively
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)
Cognitive
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Memory and concept formation
Literacy
• Phonological awareness (rhymes, syllables)
• Print knowledge and emergent writing
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
Social Studies
• Community roles, culture, and history
• Geography and map-based concepts
The Arts
• Visual arts, music, dramatic play, and movement
English Language Acquisition
• Vocabulary development and conversational skills
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.
" Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
