472 N. Battlefield Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-410-2251
Our Classes
At The Oak Grove School, children learn through fun and discovery! We provide an educational experience rich in Christian values. We will nurture your child's social-emotional skills, and with love and encouragement, we plant the seeds for excitement of lifelong learning.
Prayer and Praise Time: All children attend this with our pastor twice each month.
Lunch Bunch:
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Available for children in the 2-year-old through PreK classes.
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Extends the day until 1:00
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Daily fee of $8/child; siblings of Kindergarten students pay a reduced rate of $4
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Parents provide the food
The Busy Bees & The Tiny Turtles
Ages 2-3 (2 years old by September 30)
Janelle Sisk
Busy Bees
Lead Teacher
Valyn Bishop
Busy Bees
Asst. Teacher
Erin St. Hilaire
Tiny Turtles
Lead Teacher
Sarah Scholander
Tiny Turtles
Asst. Teacher
The Oak Grove School is such a special place and the environment they have created there is so warm and welcoming. I have been a teacher for many years and I have never experienced anything so amazing as this school as a parent or a teacher. From the minute I toured I could feel something different at The Oak Grove School. I quickly enrolled my son Patrick in the frogs class. The year he attended frogs I worked as a substitute. Throughout the year I had the pleasure of being called for just about every room in the school, and even helped out sometimes in the office. I was blown away by the incredible community they have. Each and every teacher truly cares and takes time to meet the needs of every student. The entire staff is warm, nurturing, and supportive! When a full time spot became available I was so thrilled to jump to the opportunity. I love teaching in the Monkeys class and being a part of such an incredible team. It is an amazing place to learn and work! My son is thriving and received attention and care he would not have gotten at any other school! I would truly recommend this school to anyone! The environment is unmatched, the academic curriculum is wonderful, and the staff truly cares. This is a family, a close knit community where students learn, play, grow, and thrive!
-Ms. Elizabeth
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Two-day classes: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs
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Three-day class: Mon/Wed/Fri
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Five-day class: Mon-Fri
Our 2-year-olds are developing a sense of self-awareness as they learn to separate from their parents and share with their friends. Our teachers have a sweet, loving manner as they encourage our little ones to try new things and build a little community in the classroom.
Children do not have to be potty-trained.
The Marvelous Monkeys & The Awesome Owls
Ages 3-4 (3 years old by September 30)
Elizabeth Kuhn
Marvelous Monkeys
Lead Teacher
Cheri Fedele
Marvelous Monkeys
Asst. Teacher
Tanya Cole
Awesome Owls
Lead Teacher
Amy McCarty
Awesome Owls
Asst. Teacher
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Two-day class: Tues/Thurs
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Three-day class: Mon/Wed/Fri
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Five-day class: Mon-Fri
Our Marvelous Monkeys and Awesome Owls are mastering self-help skills and lengthening their attention spans in group settings. There is an hour each morning devoted to experimentation and discovery play. During this time, the teacher use the opportunity to challenge the children in their thinking and reasoning skills.
Fine motor development plays a major role in the 3’s as we prepare those little fingers for writing!
Children must be fully potty trained.
The Playful Pandas
Ages 4-5 (4 years old by September 30)
Ashley Lundquist
Playful Pandas
Lead Teacher
Mary Hemsley
Playful Pandas
Asst. Teacher
Three-day class: Mon/Wed/Fri
Get set for your 4-year-old to develop the necessary skills in kindergarten preparation. Through play, the focus is on literacy, writing, math and science. There is plenty of time for discovery play, art and music!
Centers are introduced in the 4-year-old classes, both independent and teacher-directed.
The Groovy Geckos
Ages 4-5 (4 years old by September 30)
Amber Wimmer
Groovy Geckos
Lead Teacher
Jessica Loughner
Groovy Geckos
Asst. Teacher
Five-day class: Mon-Fri
The Groovy Geckos develop school readiness through play and experimentation. The program features writing, language and literacy, and math lessons that incorporate activities to foster success. Learning centers emphasize science, problem-solving and math skills.
The one hour of discovery play may include blocks, painting, dramatic play, sand and water play.
The Fantastic Frogs
Ages 4-5 (5 years old by March 1 of PreK year)
Rochelle Hoffman
Fantastic Frogs
Lead Teacher
Heather Harms
Fantastic Frogs
Asst. Teacher
Five-day class: Mon-Fri
PreK is designed for older 4’s and young 5’s. The Fantastic Frogs feature Big Day for PreK, a comprehensive curriculum that embraces children’s natural curiosity and builds the foundation for success in school and life.
Children thrive with the language and vocabulary focus, as well as experimentation in science and math.
Kindergarten
Ages 5-6 (5 years old by September 30)
Melissa Horner
Kindergarten
Lead Teacher
Abigail Goedecke
Kindergarten
Asst. Teacher
Five-day class: Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A rich scholastic curriculum, designed to meet the State of Virginia Standards of Learning, is the focus of our Kindergarten. The class size of 16 students provides an excellent opportunity for each child to learn through small group and individual instruction.
There is a full-time assistant teacher to further support and meet student needs. Our goal is to prepare our students to be confident, independent and ready to take on the world as they enter first grade!
First Grade
Ages 6-7 (6 years old by September 30)
Mandy Midgett
First Grade
Lead Teacher
Kayla Spurlock
First Grade
Asst. Teacher
Five-day class: Mon-Fri
8:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
First grade is carefully designed to align with national standards and learning objectives, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success. It covers a wide range of subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and more, allowing students to develop a strong foundation in multiple disciplines.
Electives play a crucial role in nurturing students' individual talents and passions outside of the core curriculum. The following electives will be part of the program: Art, Foreign Language, Library, Music, and STEM.
Music Class is offered
weekly with
Melissa Oderman,
our Music Teacher