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An Empowered Start For
Kindergarten & Beyond
Free, High-Quality Learning For All Florida Four-Year-Olds

Voluntary Pre-K | 48 - 60 Months | Serving Jacksonville, FL

State-funded VPK gives your child the academic foundation, social skills, and confidence they need to succeed in kindergarten—at no cost to you!

Frog Street Brings Learning To Life Through Play

The nationally recognized and research-based Frog Street curriculum blends engaging activities with essential school readiness skills. Your child explores literacy, math, science, and more through hands-on projects that make learning exciting and meaningful.
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ELLM/Plus Strengthens Literacy Skills

The Early Literacy and Learning Model/Plus uses songs, stories, rhymes, and games to build vocabulary, comprehension, and early reading skills. By the end of the program, your child is confident in communication and ready to embrace kindergarten learning.

STEAM Activities Support Future Success

From building simple structures to exploring cause and effect, STEAM learning encourages your child to think critically, solve problems, and nurture their natural curiosity—skills that will serve them well throughout their school years.

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Social-Emotional Skills Prepare Them For School

Supported by the Conscious Discipline method, your child learns to share, cooperate, manage emotions, and build friendships. These social-emotional tools help them feel confident and secure as they transition into kindergarten.

Active Outdoor Play Helps Kids Let Off Steam

Daily playground time keeps your child active, engaged, and energized. Whether they’re climbing, running, or playing games with friends, outdoor movement builds strong bodies and provides healthy outlets for all that pre-k energy.
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Healthy Meals & Snacks Energize Them For Learning

Our on-site chef prepares nutritious, home-cooked breakfasts, lunches, and snacks every day. Balanced meals fuel your child’s growing mind and body so they can focus on having fun and learning.

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