What to Expect in Each Classroom

  • In our Infants room, little ones receive hands-on care as they explore tummy time, buggy rides, and sensory-rich interactions. Babies begin their exciting developmental milestones like crawling, cooing, and sitting up while transitioning to one nap. Parents can expect a nurturing, responsive environment that supports movement, vocal play, and growing independence.

  • Our Toddler classroom is vibrant and busy – children are learning to ditch the pacifier, sit at a table, explore colors and shapes with paint and crayons, chat away during buggy rides, and start using words to express themselves. Fine motor growth is a highlight, too. It’s a charming phase of discovery and self-expression.

  • In the Twos class, your child transitions into structured yet playful learning – standing in line, playing on the playground, mastering potty training, and recognizing letters, names, and numbers. Kids practice using silverware, counting to ten, identifying body parts, and replacing tantrums with words. It’s all about growing independence, social awareness, and foundational learning.

  • Here, children develop confidence and center around learning through play. They’ll spell and write their name, zip jackets on and off, maintain focus in centers, count to 30, match sounds to letters, color in the lines, use scissors and glue, and finish meals within 30 minutes. Through center time, circle time, and small group time, they build social skills – waiting turns, talking with teachers, developing find and gross motor control, and gaining self-care independence. The classroom truly feels like a little family, growing together in kindness, creativity, and respect.

  • Our VPK class fosters readiness for kindergarten in a loving, faith-infused environment.

    Eligibility & Program Details:

    • Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free state-sponsored program for all Florida children who are 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year.

    • The school-year program requires 540 instructional hours and class sizes capped at 11 students with one lead teacher or 20 students with an aide.

    What children learn:

    • In addition to our typical preschool routines, children learn to count to 100, open their own lunch, respond to questions about read-alouds, recognize rhymes and patterns, memorize address and phone number, and learn sight words – building strong literacy, math, and social foundations.

We also offer before and after care with convenient drop-off starting at 7 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.– ideal for busy families.

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Sample Daily Schedule

Sample based on Pre-K3 Classroom

8-9:15 - Free Play/Crafts

9:15-9:30 - Bathroom/Water

9:30-10:30 - Playground/Gym

10:30-10:45 - Snack

10:45-11:30 - Small Groups/Free Play

11:30-12:00 - Circle Time

12:00-12:25 - Lunch

12:30-2:00 - Nap

2:00-2:15 - Bathroom/Water

2:15-4:00 - Playground/Gym

4:00-5:30 - Aftercare/Snack

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Meet our Team

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    Ms. Rhonda

    DIRECTOR

    Director Rhonda treasures the lasting relationships built with families and believes our preschool is a ministry rooted in love and service, and she is known for being a hands-on, caring, involved, and understanding leader.

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    Ms. Haley

    VPK

    Ms. Haley treasures the family atmosphere and lifelong connections built with children and families, bringing creativity, compassion, and warmth into everything she does.

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    Ms. Kaley

    VPK

    Ms. Kaley loves the family atmosphere and faith-filled foundation of our preschool and is known for encouraging children with love, nurture, and confidence.

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    Ms. Susy

    VPK

    Ms. Susy loves being part of a preschool where strong, lasting relationships are built with families across generations, and she is known for creating a welcoming, patient, and nurturing environment for every child.

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    Ms. Sara

    VPK

    Ms. Sara values the true work-family environment of our preschool and is known for creating a loving, patient, and safe space where children feel cared for and supported.

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    Ms. Cathy

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Cathy appreciates the strong partnerships between teachers, children, and families that create a nurturing environment, and she is known for her loving, dedicated, and structured approach.

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    Ms. Nancy

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Nancy treasures the close-knit atmosphere and long-term relationships built with families, bringing creativity, positivity, and patience into her classroom each day.

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    Ms. Julie

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Julie appreciates the strong relationships built between staff and families and is known for being communicative, attentive, and nurturing with every child she teaches.

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    Ms. Yvonne

    Pre-K3

    Ms. Yvonne treasures the love, teamwork, and faith-centered community of our preschool and is known for offering comfort, care, and support to every child she meets.

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    Ms. Ruth

    Nursery

    Ms. Ruth values the loving, family-centered environment where children are cared for as our own and is known for being loving, patient, supportive, and dependable.

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    Ms. Lorrie

    Nursery

    Ms. Lorrie treasures the strong sense of family and connection within our preschool and is known for her caring and creative spirit with children.

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    Ms. Holly

    Nursery

    Ms. Holly loves being part of a preschool community that truly feels like family and is known for her caring, loving, and friendly presence with children and families.

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    Ms. Sherry

    Nursery

    Ms. Sherry values the strong family environment that makes our preschool feel like home and is known for her loving, nurturing, respectful, and kind heart.

  • A woman with long, wavy blonde hair and blue eyes leaning against a brick wall, smiling at the camera, wearing a black top and a necklace with a blue pendant.

    Ms. Stacy

    Nursery

    Ms. Stacy loves being part of a preschool community that has been meaningful to her since childhood and is known for bringing fun, creativity, warmth, and joy into her classroom.

  • "The school and teachers had been nothing short of amazing. I would recommend this daycare to anyone and have. It’s hard to find people to trust your kids with but this is definitely the place."

    -Amanda T

  • "As a parent, I feel it’s important to share our positive experience. This daycare has been nothing but kind, professional, and nurturing to our daughter. The staff is attentive, the environment is clean and welcoming, and our child has grown so much since attending. We trust them completely."

    -Kendall C.

  • "Absolutely loved our experience here. Sent all 3 kids here and would send anymore if I had any! All teachers were great and receptive. They helped our children grow independently, work together, and flourish academically. They set a great foundation for them.. from the infant room through VPK. I recommend this place every time I talk to a parent about daycares in DeLand. I’m sad our kids no longer attend, but enjoy seeing the teachers around as they can see how big the kids have grown. They truly care about each child and that’s all you can ask for!"

    -Christy L.