Creative Minds is a state-licensed, home-based early childhood program serving children through kindergarten. We blend research-backed curriculum with a warm, close-knit home environment
2 caregivers for up to 12 children
Spanish vocabulary is woven into everyday routines, songs, and play — naturally and joyfully.
Child-led exploration with respectful guidance, building independence and confidence for kindergarten success.
Through yoga, dance, music, and daily movement, children learn to calm their bodies, sharpen their focus, and grow confident.
Children grow communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills in a close-knit group where they’re truly seen
Family partnership is at our core: we work alongside you to nurture your child’s social-emotional growth.
Nutrition is part of the learning experience. We serve wholesome meals and snacks—minimal processed foods, plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Nutritious meals from start to finish—we’ve got it covered, no packing needed.
We accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Through nature exploration and gardening, children connect with where food comes from
Through mealtimes, children develop independence, mealtime routines, and meaningful conversation.
We accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Choosing child care is a major decision for families, and finding the right caregiver can be challenging. While parents are a child’s first and most important influence, their caregiver also plays a key role in shaping their sense of security, confidence, and view of the world. In-home family child care provides a warm, consistent environment where children can build strong, meaningful connections.
As a state-licensed facility, Creative Minds Child Care follows all regulations set by the state of Virginia to ensure a safe, high-quality learning environment for your child.
Families enjoy a stable, nurturing environment where children grow with us from infancy to kindergarten. Unlike commercial daycare centers with frequent staff and student changes, our close-knit setting promotes consistency and reduces the spread of illness, keeping your child healthier.
Many children feel overwhelmed in large commercial daycare centers. At Creative Minds, we offer the same quality learning experience in a smaller, close-knit setting. In our home-based preschool, you and your child are valued as part of a family, not just a number.
Your child will have the same dedicated teacher from day one through kindergarten. Led by Ms. Gina Gusti — 30+ years of experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education — our small Richmond setting fosters stability, deep bonds, and healthy growth. Serving families across the Richmond area.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children recognize, express, and manage their emotions while building essential communication skills.
Spanish comes alive through songs, games, and play—building language skills while connecting with culture and the world around them.
ASL makes learning fun and interactive, empowering children to feel included and actively engaged in their learning process.
Creative Minds Child Care is a warm, home-based daycare program in Richmond, VA where children are known, loved, and supported in a small-group setting. Our days include bilingual Spanish/English learning, Montessori-inspired activities, daily movement (yoga and music), and wholesome meals included—so your child can grow with confidence from toddlerhood through kindergarten readiness. Because we’re typically fully enrolled, our waitlist can be up to a year (though openings sometimes happen sooner). To keep the process fair and simple for families, we schedule tours once a spot opens—if you’d like to be considered for the next opening, you’re welcome to join our waitlist and we’ll reach out as soon as we have availability.
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm. We’re open year-round!
Yes—when a spot opens, we’ll reach out to schedule a tour. We’ll start with a short survey and a quick phone chat so we can learn about your child and make sure it feels like a great fit before you visit.
Send an inquiry to join the waitlist. When a space becomes available, we’ll reach out with next steps and a quick questionnaire.
Payment is due Monday of the week of care.
At this time, we offer full-time enrollment only (no part-time or drop-in care).
To protect the group, children must be fever-free without medication (below 100.4°F) before returning. Families review and sign our health/illness policy at enrollment, and our practices align with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and public health guidance.
Families receive updates through Brightwheel (photos, activities, and messages), plus email/text as needed.
Send an inquiry to join the waitlist. When a spot opens, we’ll reach out with a short questionnaire and schedule a quick phone chat to confirm fit before a tour.
At this time, we do not accept subsidy. Tuition is private pay, and payment is due weekly.
Send a message to introduce your family and your child.
We maintain a waitlist and reach out when a spot is expected to open.
We’ll send a short survey, then schedule a phone chat or meet & greet.
Tours are scheduled after a spot opens. Enrollment paperwork is shared digitally.
$325 / week
$275 / week
$250 / week
Payment is due Monday of the week of care.
Send a message and we’ll respond as soon as possible. If we’re currently full, we’ll let you know the next expected opening and how to join the waitlist.
