The Coal Pit Learning Center is a non-profit organization providing a free preschool program for low income three, four and five year olds who otherwise would not receive the benefits of preschool experience. The center provides educational, nutritional and emotional support in a Christian atmosphere, and imparts the social and academic skills essential for success when the children enter the public school system. It also identifies those children who will need special services upon entering the public schools

At the Coal Pit learning Center, children are given a chance to explore the areas of music, science, art, and constructive play while developing their visual, motor, and pre-reading skills. Parent contact and education is also part of the Coal Pit program. The Center, which is funded entirely by private gifts, donations, and grants, primarily serves children form the Lakeside and Glen Allen areas of Henrico County in Virginia.