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About Head Start - George Family Development Center
George Family Development Center Head Start
The George Family Development Center, operated by BakerRipley, is a dedicated Head Start facility in Richmond. The program serves children from 6 weeks up to 12 years old, following a philosophy that blends academic readiness with play-based learning. The center is uniquely positioned to support the 'whole child' by integrating high-quality early childhood education with essential health and family resources, ensuring a strong foundation for future success. The facility is designed with young learners in mind, featuring bright, organized classrooms filled with age-appropriate materials and a vibrant, shaded outdoor playground. Parents and visitors often highlight the center's welcoming atmosphere and the dedication of the teaching staff. As a cornerstone of the community, this center provides a structured and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow alongside their peers.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Great loving dedicated staff! Very welcoming and helpful. My son loved it there. Awesome head start! Devoted teachers! My other two babies are at Christine Smith. It was a great blessing to able to be part of the Headstart Family!
Thank you all for teaching my kids throughout the years. My lil one just grad today and going to kinder now and he is prepared and confident thanks to y’all. Keep up the excellent work.
Came to register my child and waited 30 minutes. Not one person gave updates on what and why I was waiting. Needless to say the pale lady at the front desk (Raquel) was unprofessional, non intelligent, and very nonchalant. I immediately noticed that this place was not it for My kids due to the incompetence received from the lady at the front. I dont doubt that they provide children with great educational material, its the people in charge. Having no Cameras is another reason, And please, PLEASE hire a janitor or someone who can clean the facility because it does not look clean at all. This was the worst child care center we have yet to visit.
They have taken great care of both my daughters. My youngest has been going since she was infant and they have always made sure she was well taken care of. She enjoys going to school everyday and they make sure to keep communication open with the parents.
Very friendly staff! Everyone smiles and greets you upon arrival. The teachers are very good with the students. I feel very safe leaving my child.
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Safety Record
George Family Development Center is a licensed child care center (License #1617168) with no documented safety incidents, closures, or legal issues found in local news or available inspection summaries. State licensing records indicate an initial license issue date of October 3, 2016, with a history of five inspections and zero self-reported incidents or substantiated complaints in available reports.
Parent Reputation
The center has a positive reputation among parents who have shared feedback, with reviews highlighting friendly staff and effective communication. Parents describe the program as a blessing for their children and emphasize that the teachers are devoted and the environment is welcoming. While the sentiment is positive, the volume of reviews on major platforms like Google and Winnie is currently low.
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