The Children's Center

About The Children's Center

The Children's Center celebrates children, who are our joy today and our hope and promise of the future. The Children's Center has locations in Franklin, VA, Suffolk, VA, Courtand, VA, and Smithfield, VA. We serve children of all levels of ability including children with disabilities. We celebrate diversity and regard the family as the best teacher and decision maker for children. Mission Statement: We nurture and educate children and their families. Shared Values: Because children deserve our best efforts . . . We serve children of all levels of ability, including children with disabilities. We celebrate diversity in all our programs. We recognize the family as the best teacher and decision maker for their children. We embrace the community as our partner in serving children. History: In 1983, the Children’s Center operated on a $120,000 budget, supporting 12 employees who served sixty-three children. Today, the Children’s Center maintains nearly a $9 million dollar budget, employing over 200 professionals who serve over 1,200 children annually. Drug-Free Workplace Statement: We are committed to providing an environment free of the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. The company has adopted and implemented programs that seek to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by employees.