Schedule A Tour
Meet with our staff and experience the school in person. Book a tour using our online scheduler.
Schedule my tourPricing & Availability
Find out about pricing and availability by talking to our experts.
Interested in seeing our school in person. Use the link below to find a date/time to visit our school and meet with our staff.
- Overview
- Programs
- Our Team
- Accreditation
About Bundle of Joy Preschool in Manakin-Sabot, VA
Bundle of Joy’s childcare and preschool program is designed to serve the needs of the child and family. We recognize ourselves as partners to the parents, working together to help encourage each child to progress at his/her own pace. Our staff encourages positive self-confidence, self-esteem, competence in self-help skills and those inner controls and language abilities necessary for effective social interaction.
Our programs emphasize the process of learning and discovery. Daily activities are designed to encourage children to act upon their environment. We provide an environment rich in materials to explore, manipulate and discuss. Children are guided to question, to discover, to think and to reason. No single area of development is stressed above another. Bundle of Joy promotes the growth of the whole child, emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually.
The best way to describe Bundle of Joy at the present time is that we are focused on excellence in quality of care, education and best practice in the area of early childhood education. We work with state and local agencies, other local preschools and early education programs, as well as higher education programs to help us evaluate our programs. We create a learning community where children develop skills as building blocks to the next level of education.
Our Programs
Bundle of Joy provides Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Afterschool care services to approximately 600 children and employs approximately 125 staff members. We are and continue to remain focused on ways to best meet the needs of the families of Virginia. When you visit any of our schools you will quickly see we are not a daycare. We are very much a school offering structure and opportunities for creativity. With the help and partnership of our families and wonderful, dedicated staff members, we are able to do what we love to do each day by providing a place where children can grow and learn while they are in a safe and nurturing environment.
We believe that developmentally appropriate early childhood experiences foster wonder and a life-long love of learning. We also believe that children build upon their existing knowledge through inquiry and shared experiences. Therefore, we strive to provide authentic learning opportunities through creativity and purposeful play.
Award Winning Childcare in Manakin-Sabot, VA
We are proud to have been voted Best Child Care by readers of the Richmond Times Dispatch every year from 2019-2023!
Programs Offered
Our Team
Christina O’Melia
School Director
Christina has dedicated over 15 years to helping children learn, grow, and feel loved in a safe, supportive environment. As Director at Bundle of Joy Goochland, she values strong connections with families and enjoys guiding her team to create joyful, enriching experiences for every child. Her favorite part of the job is watching little ones discover the world with curiosity and confidence.
Alexis Austin
Assistant Director
Alexis has spent 11 years in early childhood education and firmly believes finger paint should be considered a fine art medium. As Assistant Director at Bundle of Joy Goochland, she helps keep things running smoothly—whether that means supporting teachers, welcoming families, or finding the missing shoe that always disappears at nap time. She loves building connections with children and families, and feels that laughter is the key to surviving preschool life.
Susan Henley
Teacher of the Year
Susan is the Bundle of Joy Goochland Infant Lead Teacher and proud 2025 Teacher of the Year! She loves creating a safe, loving space where babies can grow, explore, and reach new milestones. With years of experience and a heart for little ones, Susan is dedicated to giving every child the best possible start with her calm, joyful presence in the classroom.
Accreditations
Cognia
Based on a set of rigorous research-based standards and evidence-based criteria, the accreditation process examines the whole institution–its policies, programs, practices, learning conditions, and cultural context–to determine how well the parts work together to carry out the institution’s vision and meet the needs of every learner. Accreditation isn’t about passing a one-time inspection. Rather, accreditation recognizes education providers that demonstrate and sustain their commitments to continuous improvement and better learner outcomes.
