Children's Learning & Research CenterPreschool Programs
Encouraging children to explore their world through purposeful play
Learning, we believe, should be a positive experience. Our preschool program emphasizes self-motivation, creativity, development of positive attitudes toward learning, and the establishment of good self-concept.
Classrooms provide interest areas where children are encouraged to play, explore and investigate their surroundings. Interest areas include: dramatic play, art, science, blocks, writing/library, manipulatives, sand or water and computers. Activities and materials are frequently rotated.
To schedule a tour, call us at 757-683-4987.
Classroom Highlights
Ms. Charlton's class spent five weeks exploring famous artists and the different techniques and mediums they used to create masterpieces.
See their works of art
Meet Our Preschool Teachers
Gina Badolato
Gina Badolato previously worked at the CLRC for 2.5 years as a teacher assistant. She holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from ODU and this is her 1st year teaching full time at the CLRC.
Christine Charlton
Christine Charlton has been with the CLRC 12 years. She holds a B.A. from James Madison University and a M.S. in Education from Old Dominion University.
Dina Anderson
Dina K. Anderson has been with the CLRC for one year. She holds a B.A. in Literature/Communications and a minor in African American studies from Stockton University, NJ. She is also a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
