Mary Bethune Academy

Bethune Nursery School, Inc., established in 1953, is an early childhood education center based in Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding areas. Pioneering in providing care to children, it was the first school in Lynchburg to allow African American attendance. Today, the school offers comprehensive full-day and half-day learning programs for preschool kids, before and after-school programs for elementary students, and kindergarten readiness programs. Bethune Nursery School, with its enriching and inclusive environment, continues to serve the community, embodying their motto of 'caring for children, loving our community'.