Welcome to

Gingerbread Cottage Preschool

Where learning for the future begins.

Serving Richmond families for 46 years!

Now Enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year!

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Now accepting wait list requests for the 2025-26 school year.

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Programs

Our Learning Environments

2.5 year olds

This program begins with teaching your child appropriate social interaction with peers and teachers in a fun and educational environment.

3 year olds

This program helps your child learn to interact with other children in both work and play and to develop your child’s ability to listen, follow directions, and become independent.

Pre-K
4/5 year olds

The goals of this program are to help your child become a confident learner and provide a strong foundation for his/her future school experience. Children participate in whole class, small group, and individual activities throughout the day to foster cognitive and social development.

Our Approach

We use a curriculum which fosters self-esteem, takes the individual needs of each child into consideration, encourages respect for others, and provides a wide range of educational experiences for the child.

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What Parents Think

Starting preschool can be nerve-racking, but from his very first day at Gingerbread Cottage Preschool, Elliott has come home wanting to go back. We chose GBC for its bright, friendly space and education-based curriculum; we will stay for the warmth and joy we've found here. If you're looking for a happy and safe school with kind, passionate teachers who excel at their craft, Gingerbread Cottage is the place to be.

-Elliott's Mom