Rainbow Preschool was established in September 1986 by Suzanne Evans and Charlotte Bear. The preschool operates in affiliation with Nokesville Church of the Brethren.  

Program

Our program at Rainbow Preschool focuses on the total development of your student. Learning, socialization, and fun are all included in our program.  

Our curriculum is based on weekly themes. Our daily activities include free play, music, circle time, stories, projects, snack, as well as indoor and outdoor large motor play. A wide variety of art, science, and math opportunities are incorporated into our projects and activities. Our classes also use the Learning Without Tears curriculum and Scholastic Magazines throughout the year. 

We promote the development of skills such as sharing, listening, and following directions to prepare your student for kindergarten.  Above all, we hope to make your student's first school experience a happy and positive one. 

Rainbow Preschool operates 8:30am - 12:00pm Monday through Friday.

Melissa Ross is the director and 3-year-olds teacher. She joined Rainbow Preschool in 2020. Melissa has an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and certificate in Early Childhood Development Career Studies. She was an assistant director of a before and after school daycare program for 2 years and a nanny for 5 years. Melissa has been the owner of Kidz Fit for 16 years, a cheerleading company based out of The Nokesville School for children Kindergarten - 8th grade. 

Tina Ringer is the 4-year-olds 5-day teacher. She joined Rainbow Preschool in 2014. Tina studied business at Strayer University. She has been a teacher and director for community before and after-school programs.

Becky DeForest is the 4-year-olds 2-day and 3-day teacher. She joined Rainbow Preschool in 2022. Prior to starting at Rainbow Preschool, she operated her own in-home daycare and preschool for over 20-years. 

Suzie Evans is the 4-year-olds 2-day and 3-day teaching assistant. She was a co-founder of Rainbow Preschool where she taught for 38 years. Suzanne has a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development. She taught in other preschools for 3 years and has taught in church school programs.

Chloe DeForest is the 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds 5-day teaching assistant. She joined Rainbow Preschool in 2024. Chloe has a certificate in Early Childhood Education.

All Rainbow Preschool's staff members complete a regular background check per Virginia Department of Education requirements. They are also required by Virginia State Law to report any suspicions of child abuse. 

Rainbow Preschool's maximum staff to student ratio is 1:10.