Hatcher Child Development Ctr

I have one child at Hatcher and an impending arrival on the waiting list; I wouldn't send my children anywhere else. The teachers are kind, fun, and very well-versed in children's development; the program encourages children to love learning and exploration and to be kind and supportive of each other. We moved our son here when he was two, after a terrible experience at another center, where he was so withdrawn his teacher of 3 months didn't even know he could talk. Within a week at Hatcher, he was talking non-stop, telling everyone everything. He is now 3 and can write his name, read about ten to fifteen words on sight, and still loves going to school. The administration at Hatcher makes it a point to keep personally in touch with parents, to know every child along with their strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and to respond promptly to parents' concerns. We would not send our children anyplace else; Hatcher is certainly the best center in Richmond. more

I have 2 children at Hatcher and have been in the infant room through pre-k. The infant room is so great, teachers are warm and loving. Pre-k has a solid curriculum and my child was reading before he leaft for kindergarten. I highly reccommend Hatcher to anyone looking for a warm, friendly center where children come first! Pros: wonderful staff, some have been there 30 years! more

I would not suggest sending your child to Hatcher. They have managed to have a few good teachers, but they cant hold on to them. I have decided to withdraw my child after yet another teacher has left and yet another terrible teacher has remained. Teachers should be educated, friendly, and able to communicate honestly with a parent about a child's development. Hatcher employees as a whole do not fit this criteria. Pros: cost Cons: cleanliness, teachers, everything else more