Oakleaf Preschool & Childcare
Preschool in Orange Park, FL 32065
Welcome to The Goddard School located in Orange Park in the heart of beautiful OakLeaf Plantation. OakLeaf is the fastest growing community within Clay County and is the home to two new elementary schools (OakLeaf Village Elementary Plantation Oaks Elementary) a new middle school (OakLeaf Junior High) a new high school (OakLeaf High School) and a brand new Clay County library on the way. Perfectly situated our preschool is in the center of a very exciting community and learning hub!
We are an innovative School for early childhood development serving children ages six weeks to six years of age. At the Goddard School located in Orange Park we believe children learn best in a nurturing environment where teachers meet them at their own level and promote learning while also having fun. The Goddard School FLEX Learning Program is based on the latest research regarding how children learn. More importantly how we teach is different from anything your child will experience at any other school. We integrate fun activities with purposeful play to fully engage young children in the learning process. Children who learn how to think apply and interact will become future innovators finding creative solutions in the world around them. The best way to experience our difference is to visit us. You will find our overall program including curriculum teaching management security and quality assurance is best-in-class.
Additional Services:
Full Day Half Day Before School After School Infant Care
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 6 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Florida Department of Children and Families
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday_Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Goddard School located in Orange Park sets comprehensive developmental and curricular goals for each and every age group and classroom. Teachers develop lesson plans and structure small-group activities within learning centers to support each child in attaining these important goals. Children in the learning centers play create explore study test problem solve and progress at their own pace according to their individual needs and abilities. Teachers support parents in participating in their childs learning by communicating with them daily about their childs activities and growth and by providing more detailed progress reports twice a year.
Our program addresses seven key skill areas critical to early childhood development and each is individually experienced by children within our small-group learning centers. They are: 1) mathematical thinking 2) language and literacy 3) physical development 4) scientific thinking 5) social studies 6) personal and social development and 7) creative expression. Our School is staffed with an outstanding Educational Director and experienced Teachers who have an average tenure of 2+ years.
In summary to ensure Quality That Lasts A Lifetime for every child we:
provide a safe healthy and stimulating environment
ensure that the childs transition from home to school is a positive experience
focus on building emotional social cognitive and physical skills
set comprehensive developmental goals for every age group
engage the childs natural curiosity and creativity within rich learning centers
design activities to meet each childs individual needs
prepare a Daily Activity Report including activities participation and progress
offer multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment
maintain low child-to-teacher ratios
conduct extensive quality assurance reviews and parent surveys
