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We have 50 pre-k schools in Jacksonville, FL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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6041 - The Children's Courtyard on Windsor Commons Court

4783 WINDSOR COMMONS CT JACKSONVILLE, FL

19 mi

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 children, through interesting events, with the right materials, in classrooms and labs designed to develop and foster specific interests. The result? A child who thinks logically, solves problems, thrives socially, and displays an exceptional strength of character. We prepare students for the next - and every - stage of a productive academic life. The foundation of a lifetime of success is formed here. Now offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
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6208 - The Children's Courtyard on Old St. Augustine Road

13734 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD JACKSONVILLE, FL

19 mi

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 children, through interesting events, with the right materials, in classrooms and labs designed to develop and foster specific interests. The result? A child who thinks logically, solves problems, thrives socially, and displays an exceptional strength of character. We prepare students for the next - and every - stage of a productive academic life. The foundation of a lifetime of success is formed here. Now offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
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0317 - Childtime on Old St. Augustine Road

9950 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD JACKSONVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

14 mi

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 learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond. Now offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

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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0318 - Childtime on Argyle Forest Blvd

8500 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

10 mi

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 learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond. Now offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.

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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6209 - The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road

751 LADY LAKE RD W JACKSONVILLE, FL

14 mi

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 children, through interesting events, with the right materials, in classrooms and labs designed to develop and foster specific interests. The result? A child who thinks logically, solves problems, thrives socially, and displays an exceptional strength of character. We prepare students for the next - and every - stage of a productive academic life. The foundation of a lifetime of success is formed here. Now offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
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O2B Kids Mandarin

11217 SAN JOSE BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL

14 mi

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 children, our unique concept of providing engaging spaces for children to move to throughout the day keeps them active and challenged. Plus, the beautiful outdoor play area has room to run, skip, hop jump, and soar! Call today to schedule a tour and meet our highly-trained and loving staff. This school participates in VPK, a free prekindergarten program for 4 and 5-year-olds who reside in Florida. Children turning 4 years old by 9/1 are eligible. Contact us for more information!
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Southville Preschool

10550 DWD PK BLVD STE 704 JACKSONVILLE, FL

15 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
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Child care
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 hourly fee. Free VPK, free meals, enrichment programs such as ballet, martial arts, music and yoga - Southland Preschool is the ideal preschool where children achieve their true potential. Open Saturdays! Please reserve as needed. Coming in August 2025 - an elite private Kindergarten with one teacher for every 12 students.
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Kids Learning Zone DBA Infant Center

2153 University Blvd N JACKSONVILLE, FL

5.0(7)

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
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 child in a safe, structured, and loving environment. We offer monthly field trips, extended hours, VPK, ELC, and military subsidy options. At KLZ, we treat your family like our own—where curiosity grows, milestones matter, and learning is rooted in purpose.

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)

8 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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 student-centered approach to learning with instruction and activities differentiated and designed to challenge students critically.

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

10 mi

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 children, through interesting events, with the right materials, in classrooms and labs designed to develop and foster specific interests. The result? A child who thinks logically, solves problems, thrives socially, and displays an exceptional strength of character. We prepare students for the next - and every - stage of a productive academic life. The foundation of a lifetime of success is formed here. Now offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) – Note: child must be age 4 by Sept. 1.
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Kids World Academy Riverside Jacksonville

2597 Oak St Jacksonville, FL

5 mi

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 experienced and qualified staff. Our programs are designed around the kids. Teaching is curriculum based. We strive to develop each child s self-esteem and prepare them holistically to help grow into good and able individuals. Welcome to our childcare center. Conveniently located in one of the best and safest neighborhoods in historic Riverside of Jacksonville downtown. It is very, very close to St. Vincent's hospital. It has ample parking with a quick and easy in-and-out on Oak Street. Our Curriculum for this daycare and learning center: Foundations for Success (Infants, Ones, Twos) ELLM Plus (Threes/Fours/VPK) In this childcare center, we've six classrooms and a large common area; Three Playgrounds for different age groups with a variety of play equipment; Lofts with indoor slides in the Threes and Fours classrooms. Services: Infants, Toddlers Pre-School, Free VPK, VPK Wrap-Around Before/After School + Transportation Summer Program Food Program Payment Acceptance: Self Paying, ELC Vouchers (with Parent Fee), Teen Parent (Duval County Public Schools) Fees: For detailed/specific pricing and availability information, please contact this childcare center.
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The Children's Habitat

4000 Spring Park Road Jacksonville, FL

9 mi

International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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 center time with educational materials to support the day's lessons. Children leave with a sense of confidence in what they learned, parents leave with a sense of pride. Bringing out the best in each child, The Children's Habitat is ready to shape your child's future!
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Kimberly Cares Early Learning Center

2249 Reynolds Orchard Court Jacksonville, FL

5 mi

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 your average in home child care. No one cares more than we do! Private Pay and ELC Vouchers are accepted in addition to Free VPK!!
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Keystone Child Development Center

6867 Southpoint Drive N Jacksonville, FL

12 mi

Special needs
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
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 light of their needs. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating early care education environment to promote each child s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Keystone Child Development Center (KCDC) strongly believes in the diversity of every child s learning style. We continually adjust our interactions to accommodate each child s learning style, needs and interests. Our curriculum is both teacher-directed and child-initiated. This provides opportunities for individual exploration which leads to higher-order thinking and discoveries. In this way, KCDC supports the intellectual, social and behavioral success of each child, right from the start! KCDC is a leader in early childhood care in the greater Jacksonville area by: * Offering the highest quality care, from basic needs through intellectual and emotional development * Providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters the development of independence and interdependence in each child Individualizing instruction for each child using the latest research in the areas of child development and early childhood education * Creating a process-oriented learning atmosphere that supports our students enthusiasm for the learning process * Utilizing formative and summative assessments to direct teaching and learning decisions * Promoting active participation in all learners by encouraging children to take part in all aspects of their day, including the preparation and clean-up of activities * Encouraging ongoing family involvement by providing a variety of opportunities for collaboration and participation in daily and special school events
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 Department of children and families for 3 years. I love to cook, read and spend time with my 2 amaizing boys. I provide home-cooked meals (if desired), potty training support, outdoor activities, a well established routine as well as educational and learning activities. I speak English and Romanian and I am a non-smoker. I will gladly provide you with recommendations, references and testimonials from parents for whom I have worked.

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...

Geovon's Christian Academy Preschool And Childcare

2007 Hovington Cir East Jacksonville, FL

4.0(11)

16 mi

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...

Academie De Montessori

1216 Lasalle St Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)

9 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
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...

Deborah K

4034 St Isabel Dr E Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)

11 mi

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 First Aid.

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....

Happy Acres Ranch Inc

7117 Crane Ave Jacksonville, FL

12 mi

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 Leadership camp for fifth graders who want to focus on developing their leadership skills. There is also a horsemanship camp.

Children's Fantasy World Pre-K

438 Smith St Jacksonville, FL

5 mi

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, social, emotional and intellectual development.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Jacksonville, FL

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

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.

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.

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...

- Care member

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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