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Your Child Shoots For The Stars!
Over 19 Years Of Early Childhood Education Excellence
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Bradenton, FL
20 Years Of Shining Brightly
Celebrating Stellar Early Learning Milestones Since April 4th, 2004!
A Loving Environment That Feels Like Home
Teachers know every child on a first-name basis and treat them as though they were one of their own. A close-knit staff and a family-owned team transform the school into a home away from home every day.
1-On-1 Attention To Help Your Child Blossom
Classes have low student-to-teacher ratios, so your child benefits from plenty of one-on-one interactions with their teacher. Assistants take care of diaper changes, leaving teachers free to engage with children in direct learning experiences.
All-Encompassing Curriculum Means Kindergarten Success
Teachers guide your little one through two powerful curriculums, including Learning Beyond Paper™ and Frog Street©, helping them develop essential kinder-ready skills. From play-based activities to lessons that strengthen their reading and writing, they step into kindergarten ready to succeed and excel.
Experienced Teachers Have A Passion For Childcare
Your child’s teacher is highly-trained, deeply skilled, and passionate about early education. Staff credentials include Associate’s Degrees in Education, Child Development Associate® credentials, and Bright Horizons® training. Staff members have 88 years of combined teaching experience, and the majority maintain at least a decade of tenure.
Your Little One Learns Restraint & Self-Control
Teachers wholeheartedly encourage your child’s social-emotional learning, including calming and self-soothing techniques. Teachers model self-regulation, have open discussions about identifying emotions and feelings, and support your kiddo in becoming a good citizen.
Yummy, Nutritious Meals & Snacks Provided Daily
Your child stays well-fueled for work and play with 2 hot meals and a snack daily, included in tuition. All meals are cooked in-house, incorporate fruits and veggies from the garden, and comply with the State Food Program’s quality standards.
Learning To Care For The Environment Through Play
Outdoor spaces teach your child to be a good environmental steward. From working in the onsite garden to playing on second-use rubber mulch and re-purposing handmade toys, your kiddo learns respect for the natural world.
Hundreds of Games On An Interactive Projector
Hatch™ is an active, educational, and social centerpiece that keeps your child entertained with hundreds of games at their fingertips. They learn about technology while having a blast with friends and sharpening their cognitive skills.
Stay Informed With The Brightwheel™ App
Use the Brightwheel™ parent communication app to stay up-to-date on every detail of your child’s day. Browse fun photos and videos, view daily progress reports, and more with just a few convenient clicks on your phone.
Proudly Accredited By The State Of Florida
A coveted 4.9-star quality count by the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida™ tells you that your child is receiving top-quality childhood education and learning in a center that upholds rigorous state standards.
Your Child’s Health & Safety Come First
Teachers wipe down toys, objects, and high-touch surfaces with child-friendly disinfectants to banish germs and bacteria. Tall privacy fences protect outdoor play spaces and security cameras continually monitor the premises for emergencies.
LENA Unlocks The Power Of Language Development
LENA Grow revolutionizes teacher-child interactions with practice-based professional development, using “talk pedometers” to track conversational turns and generate reports. ELc provides coaching sessions, materials, and equipment to improve language, literacy, and social-emotional development, boosting teacher satisfaction and classroom quality.
Transforming Early Learning Through Innovative Solutions
The Discovery Source, powered by the ELC of Manatee County, offers groundbreaking approaches to nurture young learners’ social, emotional, and cognitive development through STEAM education. Frame Their Learning boosts teacher performance, raises CLASS scores, and fosters rich vocabulary integration with a comprehensive kit and in-service hours.
Personalized Learning Activities For Every Child
Learning Beyond Paper’s expertly designed lesson plans and daily activities cater to each child’s unique development needs, aligning with early childhood standards. Comprehensive training webinars and accessible materials empower teachers to deliver personalized guidance, setting children up for success in their early education.
Interactive & Adaptive Academic Experiences
Unlock your child’s full potential with Hatch: The Learning Experience. Our adaptive, interactive, and fun learning platform provides personalized education, real-world applications, and progress tracking. Develop essential literacy, math, science, and more skills with a confidence-boosting and engaging approach that makes learning an adventure!
Hundreds Of Games On An Interactive Projector
Unleash the fun and learning potential of Obie©, a cutting-edge, interactive projector featuring hundreds of engaging games. Kids develop tech literacy while making new friends, sharpening cognitive skills, and having a blast. A unique blend of education and entertainment for a brighter future!
Fun Adventures With Miss Renne
We explored mystery boxes, taste-tested fresh sweet potatoes, and learned about MyPlate with Miss Renne at the University of Florida Extension Center of Manatee County. With our engaging journey, you can experience the thrill of discovery and develop healthy habits!
Empowering Young Minds With Kidspot
Strengthen your child’s potential with Kidspot’s expert therapy services. Our nurturing environment fosters growth and independence while educating and supporting families to help your child thrive. We strive to unlock your child’s full potential.
Improve Their Literacy Skills With Reading Pals
Our Reading Pals program is a fun and engaging way to improve your child’s reading skills. Dedicated tutors provide one-on-one support, building your little learner’s confidence and fluency while promoting a lifelong love of reading.
We Proudly Accept State & County-Funded Subsidy Families
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