Purcellville Children's Academy | About Us

Striving to meet the expectations of every family.
Founded in 2003, PCA prides itself on being the premier child care center in Purcellville, VA.
PCA provides high-quality preschool education with daycare amenities and service in a warm, nurturing environment. We understand that choosing the right center to fit a child’s needs is an important decision and we strive to meet the expectations of every family we serve.

Highly experienced and loving staff.
PCA is dedicated to fostering education, development, and building self-esteem in a secure and comfortable environment.
Our PCA programs are carefully researched and thoughtfully taught. We approach every day with a sense of imagination, innovation, and fun to help young children learn comfortably and confidently. We encourage a love of learning through working and playing with others.

Dedicated classrooms and modern facilities.
At PCA, our beautiful and modern facilities provide each child with the ability to learn and grow physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally.
Our full-time programs offer a great curriculum that provides plenty of hands-on learning and high quality teachers to prepare the children in our care for elementary school and life-long learning.

- Family
  Enrolling your child at PCA means you’re now part of our family. Children often attend PCA from infancy through elementary school.
- Care
  Our staff is trained and certified in CPR, First Aid, DHO (Daily Health Observation) and MAT (Medication Administration Training).
- Achievement
  Parents receive daily reports of their children’s activities, health and eating habits as well as comprehensive quarterly evaluations of their educational progress.
- Diversity
  Our teachers have diverse backgrounds and educational training which combine to present different learning models catered to our students.
- Innovation
  Our curriculum constantly evolves to incorporate the most up-to-date research in teaching and learning trends.
- Connection
  Our parents stay in touch with our daily Facebook and Blog posts to showcase what their children are exploring and achieving.

- Nancy Radcliffe
  Director
  I have a degree in Parks & Recreation and Early Childhood Education. I have served in a management capacity for over 20 years. I am extremely passionate about the importance of educational play and laying the foundation for lifelong learners. At PCA, we strive to provide the perfect balance of education & socialization. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have!
- Jessica Brittingham
  Owner
  I am devoted to our families to ensure all of our students are provided with the highest quality of care. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. I’ve experienced every role in a Child Care Center from Assistant Teacher to Director and love using my experiences to grow PCA. I am always available to address all of our parents questions and needs, so please feel free to reach out at any time!

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