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Pre-K Schools in Jacksonville, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 50 listed pre-k schools

0318 - Childtime on Argyle Forest Blvd

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

0317 - Childtime on Old St. Augustine Road

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

Kids Learning Zone DBA Infant Center

My four-year-old spent one amazing year at Kid Learning Zone, and I can confidently say it was one of the best choices I’ve made as a...

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O2B Kids Mandarin

11217 SAN JOSE BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL

State license verified

We prepare your child for Kindergarten Success! Kids will love our spacious Play Village, complete with a dynamic Rock Wall Room, Dress-Up area, Pretend Cafe, and Building Things area. Large spacious classrooms provide great spaces for children to learn, create, and imagine.Serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age...
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6209 - The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road

751 LADY LAKE RD W JACKSONVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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6041 - The Children's Courtyard on Windsor Commons Court

4783 WINDSOR COMMONS CT JACKSONVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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0318 - Childtime on Argyle Forest Blvd

8500 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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0317 - Childtime on Old St. Augustine Road

9950 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD JACKSONVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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6208 - The Children's Courtyard on Old St. Augustine Road's Photo

6208 - The Children's Courtyard on Old St. Augustine Road

13734 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD JACKSONVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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Southville Preschool

10550 DWD PK BLVD STE 704 JACKSONVILLE, FL

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
New preschool offering $195 weekly rates to the next 20 enrollments. Family owned and owner managed, all our preschools follow the corporate mission of providing Quality Education in a Loving Environment. We also offer today's busy parents a unique, drop-in babysitting service in a secure preschool environment for a nominal...
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Kids Learning Zone DBA Infant Center

2153 University Blvd N JACKSONVILLE, FL

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Kids Learning Zone is a STEM-focused, agriculture-inspired preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in Jacksonville, FL. We go beyond traditional care with hands-on learning, gardening, cooking, and real-world experiences that prepare children for kindergarten and life. Our highly trained, passionate team nurtures each...

Care Member says "My four-year-old spent one amazing year at Kid Learning Zone, and I can confidently say it was one of the best choices I’ve made as a parent. From day...

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Engaging Young Minds Academy Inc.

5029 Greenway Drive North Jacksonville, FL

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Engaging Young Minds Academy Inc. is a Preschool through Kindergarten program that caters to kids age 2-12 with an After-school component for our school aged students. We also offer tutoring services for students who need additional support. We are also enrolling now for Summer Camp 2021. We pride ourselves on having a...

Tashima W. says "I Love EYM! My daughter Aubrey is learning how to read, and write and how to channel her energy into something more constructive like learning. My...

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6042 - The Children's Courtyard on Watermill Blvd. South

8510 WATERMILL BLVD S JACKSONVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At The Children's Courtyard, your child is given plenty of room to excel. With state-of-the-art equipment and a refined atmosphere, our campus-like, two-building facilities offer plenty of room for your child to think big and become the best possible version of him or herself. Here, your child will learn alongside other...
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Kids World Academy Riverside Jacksonville

2597 Oak St Jacksonville, FL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to Kids World Academy of Florida! We are child care specialists. Our childcare philosophy is Care-Fun-Learn and we are passionately committed to provide great childcare and education for ages 6 Weeks to 12 Years. We have multiple daycare and learning centers. Each of our childcare center is professionally managed by our...
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The Children's Habitat

4000 Spring Park Road Jacksonville, FL

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
International
+ 2 more
Private preschool offering quality education for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. We specialize in Literacy, Mathematics, Phonics, Reading, Science and Geography for Preschool and Kindergarten. Our program reinforces education in each part of the day. Operating from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., we infuse free play and...
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Kimberly Cares Early Learning Center

2249 Reynolds Orchard Court Jacksonville, FL

Kimberly Cares Early Learning Center exist to provide your child a home away from home! We offer learning through play in a safe, educational and nurturing environment! We use the Preschool Innovations Curriculum. High Quality Childcare is our goal while preparing your children for Kindergarten! We strive to be more that just...
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Keystone Child Development Center

6867 Southpoint Drive N Jacksonville, FL

Special needs
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Keystone Child Development Center provides education-based childcare to both typically developing and special needs children from 18 months through kindergarten in age-appropriate programs based on the inclusion model, in which special needs students are included in regular education settings to the maximum extent appropriate in...
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I am 36 years old. I am from Romania (Europe) and I am a US permanent resident. I love children and I have taken care of several children in my home from the time they were born until they started pre-K, vpk and kindergarten (since 2005). I also obtained a bachelor's degree in social work in Romania where I have worked in the...

Raluca B. says "Simona loves children and is a caring and responsible person. Our 3 and 1-year-old love her and you can tell there is a strong bond between them. She has...

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Geovon's Christian Academy Preschool And Childcare

2007 Hovington Cir East Jacksonville, FL

4.0(11)
Preschool and childcare, before and after care. We also provide meals, assist in potty training, basic Spanish. We also prepare your child for kindergarten with preschool curriculum. Open 24/7 and most holidays.

Shawnesha says "I absolutely love sending my daughter's to ms.geovon this is actually the first daycare my daughters ever attend and they became very comfortable withing...

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Academie De Montessori

1216 Lasalle St Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Academie De Montessori in Jacksonville, 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 99 children for preschool and kindergarten.

Hillary B. says "We can't say enough about this school. Not only do they provide a loving caring environment for children, they also help each child achieve their best...

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Deborah K

4034 St Isabel Dr E Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
I have been a licensed home childcare provider for 8 years and love what I do. My license is provided through DCF. My childcare certification was obtained through FCCJ and I participate in 10 hours of continuous training each year. I use the High Reach curriculum which I have found to be excellent. I am also certified in CPR and...

Krissy D. says "Debbi or "Dee Dee" as the kids like to call her is a wonderful childcare provider. She has watched my son since 6-8 weeks old and currently watches him....

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Happy Acres Ranch Inc

7117 Crane Ave Jacksonville, FL

The Happy Acres Ranch Camp in Jacksonville, Florida is a fully-accredited camp for children from pre-kindergarten to their teens. Happy Acres Ranch is divided into five Camps according to age. Mini Camp is for Pre-K children, while Junior Camp for kindergarten to second graders, Senior camp for third to sixth graders, and...
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Children's Fantasy World Pre-K

438 Smith St Jacksonville, FL

Child care
Preschool
The Children's Fantasy World Pre-K is a childcare and early childhood learning center in Jacksonville, Florida. It caters to the children's growth and developmental needs in a safe, warm and stimulating educational environment. It cares for children and provides them with age-appropriate activities that nurture their physical,...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Jacksonville, FL

Pre-k programs in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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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