General Information
Q: Who is the Director at ODDS and how long have they been there?
A: Theresa Zick has served as Director for over 10 years and has been a part of the Charlottesville community for over 15 years.
Q: Does ODDS provide snacks and/or lunches?
A: Parents are asked to provide their children with a morning and afternoon snack in addition to a lunch. ODDS does not provide snacks or lunches. Parents are also asked to label their child’s lunchbox with their child’s name and the current date.
Q: What food items should I pack for snack/lunch?
A: We recommend a main food dish (sandwich, pasta, etc.) coupled with fruits and vegetables. A list of starting food ideas can be found here, and we ask that all snacks and lunches are ready-to-eat as soon as they are taken out of the lunchbox.
Q: Is the center a religious institution? A: Doctrine is not incorporated into the program. However, a voluntary grace is said before both snack and lunch.
Q: What kind of staff does ODDS employ?
A: Old Dominion Day School employs long-term staff, many of whom possess degrees and/or certificates in early childhood education.
Q: What is the accreditation of Old Dominion Day School?
A: The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Child Care Education Programming and Teaching (IACCEPT).
Q: Where can I find center closings/delays for holidays or inclement weather?
A: Closings and delays due to weather are listed on the Home Page of the website coupled with parent text messages and local news/radio alerts. A full list of holiday closings can be found under the Calendar section.
For additional information, please do not hesitate to call the center at 434.984.1070 or email Theresa Zick at theresa@olddominionday.school.