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We have 5 pre-k schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Youth Village, Inc

644 Anchors St. NW Fort Walton Beach, FL

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Youth Village, Inc is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located in Fort Walton Beach. It was formed in 1999 to create a safe place to provide various educational and recreational services to children in grades K-8 in our community. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment with supportive mentors, teachers, and other...
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Kid's Place

321 Racetrack Rd Ne Fort Walton Beach, FL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
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A One-Of-A-Kind program dedicated EXCLUSIVELY to 4-yr-old children enrolled in the VPK program. All children attend FREE. ALL family incomes qualify. Only 30 spaces available. No more than ten children per class, credentialed teachers. PROVEN KINDERGARTEN READINESS. Check out our Kindergarten Readiness Rates since 20035 (can...
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Preschool
All Stars Pre-School & Child Care is a child care and education provider that serves the community of Fort Walton Beach FL. It offers a stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, mental, and physical abilities. The center promotes good values to make sure that...
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Okaloosa County Comprehensive Head Start Child Development, Inc.

2018 Lewis Turner Blvd Ste B Fort Walton Beach, FL

Preschool
Child care
Okaloosa County Comprehensive Head Start Child Development, Inc. provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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Kid's Discovery

2265 W Highway 98 Mary Esther, FL

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Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Kid's Discovery in Mary Esther, Florida seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 236 children for preschool and kindergarten.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Pre-k programs in Fort Walton Beach, FL offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Fort Walton Beach, FL, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Fort Walton Beach, FL typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Fort Walton Beach, FL programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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