(540) 548-8003
7001 Harrison Road Fredericksburg, VA

Hours of operation:
5:30 am to 6:30 pm

Three-Year-Old Program

Playful Learning Ignites Curiosity

A vibrant, warm, and inclusive space where playful learning ignites curiosity and imagination every single day! As a three-year-old, children have a wonderfully keen desire to explore and understand the world around them, and we are here to nurture and celebrate that natural enthusiasm every step of the way.

Our program is thoughtfully designed to support developmental milestones through engaging, hands-on activities that:

  • Promote language

  • Encourages creativity

  • Teaches social skills

  • Arts/Crafts

  • Music and movement

  • Interactive storytelling

With dedicated, nurturing educators who create a supportive classroom environment, every child feels confident, inspired, and excited to share their unique ideas. Join us as we empower your three-year-old to discover the joys of learning and play — setting the stage for a bright future!

Building Early Academic Skills Through Play

At age three, verbal language develops rapidly, and children respond to critical-thinking activities with a brand-new sense of wonder. We support this energy by introducing key academic concepts in a way that feels like play — because that’s exactly what it should be!

Our signature Letter of the Week program connects all monthly, weekly, and daily activities to one central letter — reinforcing reading readiness through:

  • Letter recognition, learning letterforms, sounds, and words

  • Reading readiness, building early literacy foundations

  • Hands-on science exploration, nurturing natural curiosity

  • Basic math concepts, numbers, patterns, and problem-solving

  • Critical thinking activities, encouraging persistence and self-direction

All of our themes are carefully chosen to promote curiosity, persistence, and self-direction — because our philosophy has always been that learning should be fun in order to achieve a true love of learning!

A Rich Blend of Creative & Academic Activities

Three-year-olds thrive when learning is active, interactive, and joyful! Each day at Creative Academy, your child will engage in a wonderful variety of activities including:

  • Music, songs, and movement, developing rhythm, memory, and expression

  • Storytime and interactive storytelling, building language and comprehension

  • Poetry and dramatic play, sparking imagination and self-expression

  • Games and finger play, expanding language and coordination skills

  • Number play and early math, making math fun and accessible

  • Science exploration, fostering wonder and observation skills

  • Arts and crafts, nurturing creativity and fine motor development

With a rich mix of structured learning and creative freedom, children explore new concepts while fostering friendships and teamwork in a warm and encouraging environment.

Our Learning Centers — Where Imagination Runs Free!

Our cheerful, thoughtfully arranged classrooms are filled with dedicated learning centers that invite three-year-olds to explore, create, and grow every day:

  • Home Living Area

  • Block Center

  • Sand Table

  • Library

  • Puppet Theater

  • Art & Creative Space

Each center is designed to develop social skills, confidence, and the ability to thrive as part of a group — giving children the freedom to lead their own learning while building meaningful friendships along the way.

Arts, Crafts, Music & Interactive Storytelling

At Creative Academy, we know that creativity is at the heart of learning for three-year-olds. Our arts and crafts activities, music and movement sessions, and interactive storytelling experiences give children a rich opportunity to:

  • Express themselves freely and confidently

  • Explore new concepts through multiple learning styles

  • Build teamwork and cooperative play skills

  • Develop fine motor abilities through hands-on creation

  • Feel proud of their individual accomplishments

Our dedicated educators are always there to encourage, guide, and celebrate every discovery — no matter how big or small!

Daily Outdoor Play — Active Every Day, Rain or Shine!

We believe that active, physical play is just as important as academic learning — and we make sure your three-year-old moves, explores, and plays every single day!

Children enjoy daily outdoor time, and when the weather doesn’t cooperate, the excitement continues indoors with our popular Bounce House in our multipurpose room. Whether it’s a rainy day, a hot summer afternoon, or a chilly winter morning, active play never stops!

Our nurturing educators create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every three-year-old feels safe exploring, asking questions, taking creative risks, and growing — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Contact us today — we’d love to meet your little learner!

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Carnival Week with the three-year-old children at Creative Childcare Academy and Camp
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Three-year old children at Creative Childcare Academy and Camp of 2026
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A three-year-old practicing cutting at Creative Childcare Academy and Camp
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A place where little discoveries happen every day. We'd love to show you around and share what makes our days so special.