About CHEERS

CHEERS is so much more than day care!

We are passionate about our mission!

Empowering & equipping the promise of tomorrow’s generation today through:
* Education
* Enrichment
* Experience
* Energized community collaboration
so that the children in our communities have a strong foundation for the future.
CHEERS is a non-profit organization dedicated to learning, literacy and love. We operate three child development centers located in Berryville, Virginia and Kearneysville, West Virginia, conveniently located for commuting parents. Our facilities provide children with a whimsical and uniquely child-focused environment, perfect for playing, learning, and having fun!

CHEERS is so much more than day care! We are your child’s home-away-from home, a School Family with whom they spend their days learning and growing and developing the skills they need to be successful people, both personally and academically. After all, the children of today are our leaders of tomorrow!

Our centers are structured to offer children programs that build self-esteem and confidence by being respectful, positive, accepting, and caring. The classroom environments utilize a process-oriented curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards for early learning, and teachers facilitate the development of life-long learning skills that are especially important for school-age youth making independent decisions on an increasing basis. Brain-based learning techniques emphasize cooperation, connection and non-violence, and establish rituals, routines and reliability to foster a sense of safety. We welcome you to tour our facilities and see what being a part of our School Family is all about!

Our Management Structure
A Board of Directors determines all financial, legal, and corporate policies and decisions. An Executive Director oversees the senior management of the centers and serves on the Board as well as an Early Childhood Specialist who works with the Centers to identify and support any children with special needs. Each center has parent representation on the Board, as well as equitable representation from the Virginia and West Virginia communities.

The Principal handles the day-to-day operations at the Centers and manages a staff consisting of an Assistant Principal, Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Mentors, and the site Chef. A School-Age Coordinator manages The Clubhouse location.

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
Parents at the Centers are encouraged to become members of the Parent Involvement Committee. The Principals hold monthly parent meetings to coordinate programs such as parent participation, fund-raising, and special parent or staff events. Parents are invited to get involved in sub-committees as well.