Watkins Early Childhood Center

Watkins Early Childhood Center Watkins Early Childhood Center is part of the First Step Pre-Kindergarten program with Newport News Public Schools.

In accordance with the NNPS School Calendar, we will be having a long weekend to observe Labor Day. Watkins will be clos...
09/03/2026

In accordance with the NNPS School Calendar, we will be having a long weekend to observe Labor Day. Watkins will be closed on Friday, 9/4 and Monday, 9/7. We look forward to seeing our friends again on Tuesday, 9/8!

One week down, many more to come!!! Our STARS are already showing that they know how to be Safe, Respectful, and Respons...
08/28/2026

One week down, many more to come!!! Our STARS are already showing that they know how to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible at school. Enjoy you well deserved weekend Watkins families!

Our STARS and staff ROCKED the first day of school! Let’s do it again tomorrow? See you then! 💙⭐️
08/24/2026

Our STARS and staff ROCKED the first day of school! Let’s do it again tomorrow? See you then! 💙⭐️

08/24/2026

Happy First Day of School Stars!
We look forward to seeing each of our “friends” today! Star Mode: ON

Last night was our Open House for our newest STARS! 💙It was such a pleasure to meet our students and their families. ⭐️ ...
08/21/2026

Last night was our Open House for our newest STARS! 💙It was such a pleasure to meet our students and their families. ⭐️
We look forward to a star studded year! Students report Monday, August 24th. 🍎 Please be at your child’s bus stop on time as they are getting used to the new routes. Parent pickup will be dropped off at the far doors in the AM! 😁

All the Stars are aligning for our new school year! 💙Please save the date for Open House on August 20th from 4-7pm. Your...
08/14/2026

All the Stars are aligning for our new school year! 💙Please save the date for Open House on August 20th from 4-7pm. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out via email or phone call with more information very soon. ⭐️

💛 We are All in for Kids! 💙If you see a familiar face, maybe your child’s old teacher, a neighbor, or friend, feel free ...
08/14/2026

💛 We are All in for Kids! 💙
If you see a familiar face, maybe your child’s old teacher, a neighbor, or friend, feel free to shout them out! 🤩

Our staff is back in action 💙⭐️ We want to highlight our newest stars: Ed van D**e (Principal), Heather Evans (Assistant...
08/13/2026

Our staff is back in action 💙⭐️
We want to highlight our newest stars:
Ed van D**e (Principal), Heather Evans (Assistant Principal), Noor Richardson (Special Education Teacher), Jada Wilson (PEEP Teacher), Catherine Meadows (Teacher), Fatma Elcherif (Teacher), Tracey Bane (Instructional Assistant), Serena Hensen(Instructional Assistant), and Lynn Anthony (Custodian)
Please give them a Warm Watkins Welcome! 💛

Good evening Watkins Star Families! Please check the pre-k orientation dates and try to make it to at least one. We are ...
07/16/2026

Good evening Watkins Star Families! Please check the pre-k orientation dates and try to make it to at least one.
We are looking forward to a new school year with our new Stars.

Address

21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA
23601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17575914815

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