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Cruisin’ Up To Trailblazers
Cruisin’ Up
To Trailblazers
Going From Toddler To Child With Circle Time Dramatic Play, & STEM Learning Opportunities

Preschool (Lil’ Trailblazers) | 3 Year Olds | Serving Saint Johns, FL

Active Discovery Encourages Curiosity & Independence

Three is the perfect age to encourage curiosity and independence through active discovery. Your 3-year-old’s FunShine Express® curriculum promotes motivation, autonomy, and active engagement through art, dramatic play, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and computer and circle time.
Active Discovery Encourages Curiosity & Independence
Strong Social-Emotional Skills With Conscious Discipline©

Strong Social-Emotional Skills With Conscious Discipline©

Teachers use Conscious Discipline© to grow your child’s social-emotional development through daily practices like expressing and managing emotions, kindness and empathy, handwashing, and proper table manners while encouraging problem-solving and creativity.

Play-Based Learning Centers Get Them Ready For School

Your lil’ trailblazer’s mind and imagination blossom as they develop their memory and begin understanding more about the world around them. Play-based learning centers teach letter and number recognition and phonetic sounds to encourage emergent writing and prepare them for kindergarten.
Play-Based Learning Centers Get Them Ready For School
Healthy, Delicious Meals & Snacks For Your Explorer

Healthy, Delicious Meals & Snacks For Your Explorer

Have one less thing to think about with nutritious and tasty meals and snacks included in your child’s tuition. An onsite chef focuses on fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein to keep your child fueled in a tree-nut-and-peanut-free environment.

Outdoor Play Every Day Boosts Minds & Muscles

Spending time outdoors clears the mind and gets the wiggles out, leading to better focus, attention, and concentration. Your 3-year-old boosts their mind and muscles daily while climbing play structures, running on large, turfed playgrounds, or tending the garden.
Outdoor Play Every Day Boosts Minds & Muscles
Get Pictures, Videos, & More With Your FREE Parent App

Get Pictures, Videos, & More With Your FREE Parent App

Your free Brightwheel™ app makes it easy to stay on top of your child’s day and progress. Send and receive instant messages from teachers, get cute pictures and videos of memorable moments, and enjoy daily updates all within the app.

Enrichments Like Soccer, Yoga, & Spanish Improve Study Skills

Fun enrichment activities like soccer, yoga, and Spanish lessons are available weekly to help your child develop fine and gross motor skills and self-confidence, foster mindfulness and creativity, and encourage teamwork.
Enrichments Like Soccer, Yoga, & Spanish Improve Study Skills

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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