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Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Saint Johns, FL

Choose From Full-time, Part-time, & Drop-In Child Care

High-Quality Education In A Warm, Safe Environment

Our mission is to promote quality education in a safe, family-oriented environment that prepares children for future learning experiences by emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, social, creative, and academic development. We strive to meet community needs with competitive high-quality preschool and academic programs.

A Vision To See Every Child Become Their Best

Our vision is to provide a quality learning experience and responsive caregiving. Every child is unique, so we commit to each child’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through dedicated staff who love children, uphold the standards, and are trained in child development.

We Provide Quality Education In A Safe And Nurturing Environment

Discovery

Growth

Enlightenment

A Passionate Owner With Over 15 Years Of Experience

Owner and director Trisha opened her doors in 2004 and has over 20 years of child care experience. You can find her onsite at both locations each day with a smile on her face. Trisha is proud to share her many achievements:

The Florida Gold Seal Award
An Undergraduate degree from Nova Southeastern University
Her Child Development Associate® credential (CDA)
Her Directors Credential
Current CPR & first aid certification
Completed Florida’s-mandated childcare, literacy, & VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) courses
Member and officer of the Florida Family Childcare Association of Jacksonville.
Gold Seal Quality Provider by DCF
NAFCC accreditation

“The students who graduated from our program were all kindergarten ready and excelled both academically and socially.”

- Trisha

Family Owned & Operated Means Dedication & Support

Expect nothing less than full dedication and support from Trisha and Gary Cornelius (operations manager), who pride themselves on ensuring that every lil’ voyager embarks on an exciting learning adventure full of exploration, new ideas, discovery, laughter, and lasting friendships.

A Play-Based Curriculum For Kindergarten Readiness

Experienced, knowledgeable teachers use a combination of Conscious Discipline® techniques, STEM learning, and a developmentally appropriate, goal-oriented curriculum called FunShine Express® to guarantee Kindergarten readiness and help your child constructively explore the world through hands-on experiences.

Social-Emotional Skills Build Great Self-Esteem

Using different approaches from Conscious Discipline®, your little one learns how to recognize and deal with their emotions, communicate how they’re feeling, and recognize the feelings of others. These crucial social-emotional skills build the foundation for lifelong confidence and self-esteem.

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Saint Johns, FL

Choose From Full-time, Part-time, & Drop-In Child Care

High-Quality Education In A Warm, Safe Environment

A Vision To See Every Child Become Their Best

We Provide Quality Education In A Safe And Nurturing Environment

Discovery

Growth

Enlightenment

A Passionate Owner With Over 15 Years Of Experience

Family Owned & Operated Means Dedication & Support

A Play-Based Curriculum For Kindergarten Readiness

Social-Emotional Skills Build Great Self-Esteem

Let’s Head Out On An Incredible

Early Learning Voyage Together!

Watch Your Child Explore

Exciting Play-Based Learning

How Old Is Your Child?

Lil’ Explorers

Lil' Travellers

Lil’ Trailblazers

Lil’ Adventurers

Lil' Discoverers (VPK)

S.T.E.M. Summer Program

Doctors Village

The Fountains

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Doctors Village

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