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Programs
Infant Program
Infant Program
Our Infant program is set-up to provide your little one with the comfort they need to feel safe and secure in their home away from home. Our conscious approach to early childhood development and learning extends to how our Infant program is designed. Our Infant rooms promote familiar routines that give a sense of belonging and security. Individual infant schedules ensure children receive appropriate support to meet milestones. Each day offers ample opportunity to develop fine and gross motor skills through multi-sensory activities.
Toddler Class
Toddler Class
Toddlers grow and learn every day, thriving and reaching key development milestones as they learn to be on the move. We help your toddler explore the world around him or her and make new discoveries while providing skills as building blocks for a lifetime of learning.
Our selected research-based Frog Street Toddler curriculum is designed around the latest scientific early brain development research. Frog Street's curriculum and resources are designed to tap into the child’s nature and create a meaningful learning experience. Your toddler will experience literacy through sign language, books, puppet play, music, singing, games and conversations.
2-Year Old Class
2-Year Old Class
Our twos program exposes students to an authentic learning experience with meaningful thematic units of learning which are designed to promote and build the foundation for the years to follow. Our selected research -based Frog Street curriculum is designed around the latest scientific early brain development research. Frog Street's curriculum and resources are designed to tap into the child’s nature and create a meaningful learning experience. Our twos program focuses on exploring senses, learning centers, fun interactive learning and we can't leave out our potty training assistance.
3-Year Old & 4-Year Old
3-Year Old & Young 4-Year Old Program
Students who turn 4 after September 1st
Our preschool students are exposed to an authentic learning experience with meaningful thematic units of learning which are designed to promote and build the foundation for the years to follow. Our selected research -based Frog Street curriculum is designed around the latest scientific early brain development research. Frog Street's curriculum and resources are designed to tap into the child’s nature and create a meaningful learning experience. Our students will develop physical, cognitive, social and language skills that provide a firm foundation for their future educational success.
Students who turn four after September 1, are not eligible for the state’s PreK program. Therefore these children enter our young 4 year old preschool classes. Our teachers offer a very robust curriculum, focusing on all of the skills necessary to further your child’s academic career, while keeping everything fun. Students learn to work with shapes, colors, letters and all kinds of other material. Coursework also includes phonics and math as students develop throughout the year.
Free Pre-K & Private Pre-K
Free Pre-K (VPK or GA Pre-K) &
Private Pre-Kindergarden
Students who turn 4 before September 1st
Starfish Scholars offers two types of pre-kindergarten programs:
State Sponsored, Free Pre-Kindergarden
Available: Valrico, Milton
Time: Half Day or All Day, Monday - Friday
A free Pre-kindergarten program is available to any child turning four years old by September 1st through either the Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program or the GA Pre-k Program. For schools located in Florida, Starfish Scholars is a certified center designated for participation in Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program (VPK). For schools located in GA, Starfish Scholars is contracted with the state to provide the GA Prek program. The prek programs are a statewide efforts to enhance the educational readiness for students entering kindergarten. The curriculum focuses on reading, writing, and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten. Starfish Scholars maintains the required teacher to student ratios and all instructors have the required educational background in early childhood education. These programs are offered during the school year or at some locations during the summer.
We offer a structured curriculum to prepare our students for kindergarten. Our curriculum exposes children to a variety of learning experiences through monthly themes. We actively engage each student to deliver the skills and knowledge needed to excel. Our curriculum focuses on language arts, math, science and a strong phonics based program. Starfish Scholars provides each student with the opportunity to develop their cognitive, social emotional, linguistic and creative abilities. Further, there is an end of year memorable graduation ceremony.
Private Pre-Kindergarten
Available: Milton
Time: All Day, Monday - Friday
Our Private Pre-kindergarten students are exposed to an authentic learning experience with meaningful thematic units of learning which are designed to promote and build the foundation for the years to follow. Our selected research based Frog Street Excel curriculum is designed around the latest scientific early brain development research. Our Private Pre-K, introduces our students to an accelerated hands-on learning curriculum. Our developmentally appropriate activities and daily lessons promote kindergarten readiness with the introduction of phonemic awareness and emergent reading skills.
Elementary School Aftercare
Aftercare Program
Starfish Scholars provides a safe and secure environment for elementary school students. We pick up students at the end of their school day, directly from their local elementary school. We transport them in a safe vehicle to our school and provide fun activities, homework help, and tutoring. Please speak with your local director for a list of public schools were we pick up children.
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