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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

V is for Valentine & VPK!

Lil’ Voyagers Academy invites you to enroll for the 2025-2026 VPK school year! Give your child a strong start in kindergarten with our free, state-funded early education program.

Registration: February 10-14, 2025

Doctor’s Village

111 Doctors Village Drive, St. Johns, FL

The Fountains

175 Fountains Way, Suite 1, St. Johns, FL

Our structured, engaging program helps children build:

  • Early literacy & math skills
  • Social & emotional development
  • Creativity & hands-on learning

Limited spaces are available! Visit us during registration week to secure your spot.

Call (904) 910-5847 or stop by to learn more.

Mother’s Day Out

Flexible Childcare When You Need It

Need a few hours to work, run errands, or take a break? Our Mother’s Day Out Program offers part-time childcare in a safe, nurturing environment for children 12 months – 4 years.

Children enjoy:

  • Fun activities that support learning and social skills
  • Creative play, music, and storytelling
  • A caring environment with experienced teachers

Spots are limited! Call (904) 910-5847 for details.

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.
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) is a free educational program for 4-year-olds in Florida. It aims to prepare children for kindergarten and enhance their early learning experiences.

Children must be:

  • 4 years old on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll.
  • A Florida resident.

1. Gather Required Information:

  • Your child’s birth date.
  • Your Florida residency proof (like a utility bill).

2. Visit the VPK Website:

  • Go to the Florida Department of Education VPK page.

3. Complete the Application:

  • Fill out the online application form or download a paper application.

4. Submit the Application:

  • If using the online form, submit it directly. For paper applications, send it to your local Early Learning Coalition.
Applications typically open in February for the following school year. It’s advisable to apply early to secure your spot.
VPK is free for eligible children. However, some providers may charge for extra services or extended hours.
Children who turn 4 after September 1 may enroll the following year or can attend a private preschool at their own cost.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a VPK Certificate that you can give to your chosen provider.
For more detailed information, visit the Florida Department of Education VPK page or contact your local Early Learning Coalition.

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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

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