Preschool Programs
A Child Academy’s preschool is centered on preparing your child for the critical transition into school. Our A Beka curriculum is structured to sharpen
reading, writing, math, and social skills so that your preschooler will be ready for the academic and social challenges ahead.
The basis of our educational program can be summarized as “A.A.R.M.S.” (Arithmetic, Arts, Reading, Music, and Science). This acronym symbolizes the connection that is made as our loving, experienced staff reaches out to students during this essential period in their learning development:
- Arithmetic presents an introduction to the basis of logic and numbers.
- Art is an instrument for creative exploration and self-expression.
- Reading, as a building block of all education, shapes future attitudes about learning.
- Music is used as a listening tool to understand tone and expand into rhythm.
- Science provides a way to discover our earth through curious exploration.
We present these elements in a group setting, where children begin to understand the value of being a team player. We use positive reinforcement and the Golden Rule to encourage listening, sharing, taking turns, and cooperation with each other. Building these social skills is critical to success in the classroom.
Enrichment Programs
Understanding that a well-rounded child becomes a flourishing, ambitious student, A Child’s Academy has incorporated three enhancement courses for our
three-year-olds. These enrichment programs broaden your child’s education and our core education program:
- Computers. We maintain a complete computer lab to introduce preschoolers to technology. As our society becomes increasingly reliant upon technology, we recognize the importance of integrating this component into the classroom at an early age.
- Spanish. Comprehension of Spanish creates an awareness of social diversity while promoting the development of communication skills. We offer Spanish classes to provide a basic understanding of this useful language to our young learners.
- Gymnastics. A strong mind should be paired with a strong body. A “Fun & Fit” bus comes to A Child’s Academy to teach gymnastics and tumbling skills to our preschoolers. This activity builds strength, coordination, and readiness for more complex motor skills.
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Why our Parents Love ACA:
“When she is at ACA, it feels like Alice is at home at her second address. All the teachers at ACA are loving, caring, and comforting our children meticulously which makes ACA a big strong and unique family. When either I or my husband drops Alice to ACA, who is 16 months old now, she is usually in tears when it is the time to get separated from us, her mommy or daddy. At the instant we arrive to ACA and Alice starts crying, one of the teachers, either Ms. Gail, Katrina or Claret take her from our arms and let us go back to work. Regardless of the time we drop her in, these teachers always create time to get her filled in. They not only make us save some time but also comfort our baby instantly. These extremely dedicated teachers make our children happy and keep them healthy and safe and make our days pass by so much easier with a peace of mind. At the end of the day when we come back to pick her up she welcomes us with a big smile on her face and a warm hug with her tiny arms, yet runs back to her play area or one of her teachers, instead of showing us an interest to get back home.
At ACA Alice likes being socialized with all the other children and the teachers. She loves when Ms. Claret sings her Spanish songs, when Katrina teaches her sign language, when getting introduced to English by Ms. Gail and all the other teachers. She loves it when teachers take her outside to the playground when they introduce new games, plays, songs to her. She loves learning table manners from the teachers and sharing the environment with the other children. Whenever I have time to look after her at home, I still prefer to take her to ACA, since she is learning so much at ACA in addition to having lots of fun.
The cheerful and helpful attitude of administration, Ms. Pat and Ms. Heather makes the transition of a baby from home to daycare possible. With their help parents feel more comfortable in leaving their baby in the hands of a trustworthy second address. We feel very happy with the decision of bringing Alice to ACA due to the atmosphere which is consisted of love, care, safety, and dedication.”
Mine & Serdar Astarlioglu, Gainesville, FL
Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
A Child's Academy's VPK program has received a gold seal rating from the state of Florida for the highest standards of "quality in the level of care and supervision provided to children"