Welcome to Lil' Voyagers Academy
Your Child's Passport
to Learning
Daily Discovery Through Play-Based Activities & Enrichments Like Yoga, Language, Sports, & More

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Saint Johns, FL

Family Owned & Operated Means Personalized Care

Everyone receives a warm welcome when they come through our doors. Owner Trisha Cornelius and her staff prioritize getting to know families and providing the ultimate in personalized, responsive care for every child.

Yoga Teaches Mindfulness, Focus, & Bodily Awareness

Kelly Frotten from Rebel Yoga offers fun classes that support emotional and physical development. Children get their wiggles out before performing basic poses that aid breathing. Mindfulness takes center stage with a closing message:

Speak kind words, be kind to myself, and be kind to my friends.

Learning Soccer Teaches Teamwork & Camaraderie

Learning soccer fundamentals is a blast in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Your child celebrates their own and their peers’ accomplishments while building self-confidence and developing fine and gross motor skills.

Gymnastics Basics Are A Blast With My Gym®

Gymnastics teaches body control, strength, flexibility, bravery, and so much more! My Gym® gets children moving through fun activities they don’t even realize are gymnastics while also learning important skills like turn-taking, sharing, and patience.

Early Literacy Now Promotes Academic Success Later

Teachers begin promoting literacy early with songs, nursery rhymes, and plenty of talking! More structured activities and exercises help older children get excited about reading, and plenty of teacher-led storytime pairs with independent reading to hone essential skills.

Spanish Learning Offers Incredible Opportunities

Learning a second language before the age of 5, when their brains are pliable, puts children at an advantage later on. Miss Mihaela teaches Spanish basics with songs and games in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Daily STEM Discoveries Keeps Kids Engaged

Whether they explore STEM in Fountains’ 500 sq ft dedicated lab or in their Doctors’ classroom, STEM is part of your child’s everyday learning. Lessons ignite your child’s innate curiosity and introduce early lessons in the scientific method.
Outdoor Play Every Day Inspires Creativity & Joy

Outdoor Play Every Day Inspires Creativity & Joy

Whether your child prefers climbing play structures, chasing friends around large turfed playgrounds, or exploring the gardens and greenhouse, they’re never bored outdoors. Age-separated areas keep little ones safe, and the outdoor classroom provides additional learning space.

Play-Based Learning Now For Kindergarten Readiness

Learning through play is how little ones learn best, so your child engages in hands-on learning with the play-based FunShine Express® curriculum. An added focus on literacy means that even the tiniest children receive plenty of language-based instruction each day.
Play-Based Learning Now For Kindergarten Readiness

Social-Emotional Learning Builds Relationships

Conscious Discipline® by Dr. Becky Bailey forms the cornerstone of your child’s social-emotional development. They learn how to think through their actions, how to respect themselves and others, and start on the long path to becoming a good citizen.

All-Inclusive Meals Fuel Busy Learners

Tuition includes delicious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks so you never have to worry about packing meals! An onsite chef prepares organic-friendly food in a completely tree-nut-and-peanut-free environment.
Brightwheel™ Parent App Simplifies Communication

Brightwheel™ Parent App Simplifies Communication

Receive daily updates about your child’s progress, areas of concern, and milestones right on your phone! Brightwheel™ lets you view daily pictures and videos, schedule meetings, and direct-message teachers and administrators.

FAQs

We’re open from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. every weekday.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Restricted-access entry controls allow only approved individuals into our buildings. Internal-use-only security cameras monitor the premises, while the CPR-trained and certified teachers are in your child’s classrooms and on the fenced-in playground in case of emergencies.
Staff perform daily cleaning and sanitizing, and professional cleaners do a weekly deep cleaning to ensure all play and learning spaces, toys, and high-touch and traffic areas are well sanitized. Onsite air purifiers keep environmental germs and toxins out of the air.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"Our kids are happy & loved. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a preschool"
"Our kids are happy & loved. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a preschool"
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We have all three of our children at Lil’ Voyagers. Our kids are happy, loved and cared for there. They worked with my baby when she was struggling to take bottles when I went back to work and made me feel so comforted knowing she was getting what she needed. My two boys will often tell me they can’t wait to go to school because they miss their friends and teachers. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a preschool!

- Erica Crowley

"I know my baby is always safe. I recommend Lil’ Voyagers times a million!!!!"
"I know my baby is always safe. I recommend Lil’ Voyagers times a million!!!!"
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Lil’ Voyagers Academy has a special place in my heart. My son began attending when he was 6 months old (he is now 2), and it has been such a wonderful experience. It’s a very fun, loving environment for the children. I know my baby is always safe, learning, and happy there. I love seeing pictures of him throughout the day on their app, and they schedule fun activities like water days and yoga. I recommend Lil’ Voyagers times a million!!!!

- Theresa H

"We can't wait for our newborn to start here as well! We LOVE Lil' Voyagers!"
"We can't wait for our newborn to start here as well! We LOVE Lil' Voyagers!"
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Our daughter has been attending Lil' Voyagers for almost 2 years. She is in an environment where she is loved and cared for! Trisha and her staff have gone above and beyond to make us, as first time parents, feel comfortable and knowledgeable. They clearly know each of the kid's personalities and create a wonderful structured environment that my daughter thrives in. We can't wait for our newborn to start here as well! We LOVE Lil' Voyagers!

- Hmduperly

"They are kind, clean, professional, and transparent. Huge blessing to me..."
"They are kind, clean, professional, and transparent. Huge blessing to me..."
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How many of you know a good daycare facility can change your life? My child spends a good chunk of his week with these caring people, and I could not be happier. They are kind, clean, professional, and transparent. If they need something from you they are up front and clear. Huge blessing to me. There’s an app, and you get pictures of your child throughout the day. I just got a notification while writing this that he ate a meal!

- Steven Jones

"If you are searching for a daycare your search will stop here..."
"If you are searching for a daycare your search will stop here..."
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If you are searching for a daycare your search will stop here. I have had the pleasure of both my babies being in the care of this wonderful daycare. From communication, cleanliness and safety this place is top notch. Ages 2&up have the opportunity to participate in weekly yoga and foreign language lessons. My two year old amazes me with all the knowledge she has gained at Lil Voyagers. I cannot recommend them enough.

- Megan Lizotte

"your child is safe, learning, and having fun. Lil' Voyagers meets each these criteria..."
"your child is safe, learning, and having fun. Lil' Voyagers meets each these criteria..."
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It's so important to have a place where you can rest assured that your child is safe, learning, and having fun. Lil' Voyagers meets each these criteria. Close to home, they can provide your child with a great early educational experience. Give them a call and tell them Neely and David sent you 🙂

- Neely Farr

"Look no further on your daycare/preschool search. Lil Voyagers Academy is the best!"
"Look no further on your daycare/preschool search. Lil Voyagers Academy is the best!"
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We have had the honor of attending Lil Voyagers Academy for three years. I never feel "out of the loop" with what my child is learning and achieving. I know when I drop my little man off he is loved, nurtured and is given opportunities to meet his fullest potential with his communication, independent functioning, social and academic skills/development. Look no further on your daycare/preschool search. Lil Voyagers Academy is the best!

- Rebecca Huth

"We love Lil' Voyagers and know our child is safe. We love the ease of communication..."
"We love Lil' Voyagers and know our child is safe. We love the ease of communication..."
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We love Lil' Voyagers and know our child is safe. We love the ease of communication and the ability to check in during the day. Of course, the pictures are the best! The staff is very professional and you can tell they truly love what they do and treat every child with the attention they deserve. We could not be happier.

- Meghan Puckett

"We LOVED this school! My son went here for VPK and learned so much..."
"We LOVED this school! My son went here for VPK and learned so much..."
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We LOVED this school! My son went here for VPK and learned so much throughout the year! Mrs. Trisha runs an excellent facility. The cleanliness was impressive. Their app kept me in tune with what they were learning and pictures during the day which I love. My neighbors had their children here since they were babies and I am so glad they recommended Lil Voyagers because now I highly recommend as well!

- Abby Zimmerman

"It feels more like leaving my children with extended family than a daycare center!!!"
"It feels more like leaving my children with extended family than a daycare center!!!"
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We have had our girls at Lil Voyagers for nearly 4 months now and we are so pleased. It feels more like leaving my children with extended family than a daycare center. I am so thankful for Mrs. Trisha and her staff. My 3 year old loves doing yoga and soccer at school and she can't wait for Friday show and tell! The baby gets lots of love and attention. I cannot say enough about this school.

- Danielle Baron

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How Old Is Your Child?

Lil’ Explorers

6 Weeks - 2 Years

Lil' Travellers

2 Year Olds

Lil’ Trailblazers

3 Year Olds

Lil’ Adventurers

4 Year Olds

Lil' Discoverers (VPK)

4 - 5 Years​

S.T.E.M. Summer Program

4 - 8 Years