Address: 751 Lady Lake Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone: 877.624.2604 877.624.2604
Open Hours: M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Welcome to The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road! We provide daycare and preschool in Jacksonville, Florida, with programs for children from infancy through school age. Our state-of-the-art learning center provides an engaging environment where children can explore their interests, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful learning experiences.
We offer Infant, Toddler, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After School, and Summer Camp programs designed to support children through each stage of learning and development.
Our dedicated teachers participate in monthly professional development and ongoing state training throughout the year, helping them stay current with early childhood education practices and provide enriching experiences for the children in their care.
We also value keeping families connected and involved throughout their child's day. Through SproutAbout®, our exclusive family communication app, families can receive real-time updates, photos, videos, and more.
Schedule a tour today to explore our school, meet our teachers, and discover what The Children’s Courtyard on Lady Lake Road has to offer your family.
Welcome to The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road! We provide daycare and preschool in Jacksonville, Florida, with programs for children from infancy through school age. Our state-of-the-art learning center provides an engaging environment where children can explore their interests, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful learning experiences.
We offer Infant, Toddler, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After School, and Summer Camp programs designed to support children through each stage of learning and development.
Our dedicated teachers participate in monthly professional development and ongoing state training throughout the year, helping them stay current with early childhood education practices and provide enriching experiences for the children in their care.
We also value keeping families connected and involved throughout their child's day. Through SproutAbout®, our exclusive family communication app, families can receive real-time updates, photos, videos, and more.
Schedule a tour today to explore our school, meet our teachers, and discover what The Children’s Courtyard on Lady Lake Road has to offer your family.
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Programe una visitaChoosing childcare is a big decision, and we're honored you're considering us. From play-based learning to carefully considered teacher-to-child ratios, families choose our school for many reasons. Here are four things we know you'll love.
Stay connected, wherever you are, through classroom cameras. It’s just one part of SproutAbout®, our parent communications app that also features messaging, scheduling, learning updates, plus photos and videos to save and share.
Families get peace of mind with tuition that meets your needs: Diapers and wipes included for younger children, healthy meals and snacks included for all ages.
As your child’s home away from home, our school is a safe space with secure ID and entry procedures, door alarms, interior cameras, low teacher-to-child ratios, and staff trained in CPR and first aid.
Our exclusive Learn as We Grow® curriculum has been lovingly crafted by our dedicated, in-house early childhood experts. Hands-on learning keeps children engaged and builds essential kindergarten skills.
Tengo más de 15 años de experiencia como docente de niños y generando un entorno educativo y enriquecedor. I love my role as Director and seeing the smiles on the children's faces here at The Children's Courtyard.
Qualified, experienced, highly trained daycare teachers nurture your child and inspire a love of learning. Our teacher-to-child ratio is thoughtfully defined to ensure each child feels safe, seen, and loved.
Qualifications and Standards
From infants to school-age, our age-appropriate programs nurture your child's academic, social, and emotional growth every step of the way. Every day, children experience plenty of outdoor playtime, while a healthy breakfast, lunch, and plenty of snacks are served.
Goal! In this program, your child develops early soccer skills and learns about teamwork spending time on the field with friends.
Let's shoot some hoops! Your child will learn dribbling, passing, and shooting fundamentals while building coordination and confidence.
Let's move! Your child will explore rhythm, coordination, and creative movement while building confidence and self-expression.
Yes, The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road is accredited, reflecting our commitment to quality early childhood education and childcare.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, tuition rates vary depending on your child's age, the program selected, your preferred attendance schedule, and the school location. We offer full-time and part-time enrollment options to accommodate different family needs. Tuition includes nutritious meals and snacks for children, as well as diapers and wipes for infants and toddlers.
Our school director can explain all applicable fees, available discounts, and payment options to help you plan your childcare budget. To receive a personalized tuition quote, contact your local school directly or schedule a tour, or call to discuss your child's age, schedule, and enrollment needs.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, each day is thoughtfully planned to provide a balance of learning, play, rest, and time with friends in a safe, nurturing environment. Children start their day with a warm welcome, followed by engaging experiences such as morning meetings, hands-on learning, creative arts, music, storytelling, and small and large group activities. Daily routines also include outdoor play, physical activity, nutritious meals and snacks, and age-appropriate rest periods to help children feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, we encourage daily outdoor play and physical activity to support children's health, growth, and development. Through our GrowFit® program, we aim to provide two hours of physical activity each day, including outdoor play when weather permits. Children participate in age-appropriate activities such as running, climbing, and group games, helping them develop motor skills, coordination, confidence, and social skills. Our teachers closely supervise outdoor activities to provide a safe, engaging environment where children can stay active and have fun.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, we understand that starting at a new school is a big milestone for children and families. Our caring teachers take time to get to know your child, understand their individual needs and routines, and help them feel comfortable in their new environment. Through warm welcomes, familiar daily routines, engaging activities, and plenty of encouragement, we help children build confidence, make new friends, and feel a sense of belonging. We also stay connected with families throughout the transition, sharing updates and working together to make those first days a positive experience.
Moving to a new classroom is an exciting milestone at The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road. To help make the transition smooth and comfortable, children gradually spend time in their new classroom, get to know their new teachers, and become familiar with daily routines and activities. Our teachers work closely together to ensure continuity in each child's care and learning, while keeping families informed and involved throughout the transition.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, your child's safety is our top priority throughout the day, including drop-off and pickup. We provide a secure learning environment with restricted school access, secured entry doors, interior cameras, door alarms, and attentive teachers who carefully supervise children throughout their daily activities. Regular safety checks and head counts provide additional layers of protection.
During pickup, children are released only to parents, guardians, or authorized individuals. Photo identification is required for unfamiliar authorized adults, and any changes to pickup arrangements must be communicated and verified in advance.
Our SproutAbout® app also helps families stay connected throughout the day with live classroom video, real-time updates, and direct communication with teachers, providing added peace of mind while your child is in our care.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, we follow health and illness guidelines to help maintain a safe, healthy environment for every child. Families are encouraged to keep children home when they have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms of a contagious illness. Our teachers monitor children's well-being throughout the day and notify families if a child becomes sick and needs to be picked up.
Children may return to school once they meet the health and illness guidelines outlined in our Family Handbook, including being symptom-free for at least 24 hours or providing medical clearance when required. We also follow regular cleaning, disinfecting, and handwashing practices to help reduce the spread of germs.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, we maintain a clean, healthy learning environment through regular cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms, toys, and shared learning materials. Our staff use child-safe cleaning products to help reduce the spread of germs and maintain clean, hygienic spaces throughout the day. Toys are also regularly cleaned and inspected for damage or potential safety hazards.
Our teachers encourage frequent handwashing and good hygiene practices to help children develop healthy habits. Cleaning and sanitizing routines are followed consistently throughout the day, with procedures tailored to each classroom and age group. Families can contact their school director for more information about our daily cleaning and sanitizing practices.
At The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, families are asked to provide up-to-date immunization records or required health documentation during enrollment to help ensure their child meets applicable vaccination requirements. Our school leadership team reviews these records to confirm compliance with state regulations, including any required physician signatures and vaccination dates. Requirements may vary by your child's age and state, and exemptions may be accepted where permitted by law. Families are encouraged to connect with the school director to learn more about vaccination requirements and necessary documentation.
No, children do not need to be potty-trained to enroll at The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road. We understand that every child develops at their own pace, and our teachers work closely with families to support the potty-training process when children are ready. We provide a patient, encouraging environment that helps children build confidence and independence while maintaining consistent routines between home and school.
Yes, at The Children's Courtyard on Lady Lake Road, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment for children with special needs or an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Our teachers work closely with families to understand each child's unique developmental, learning, and care needs. We encourage parents to speak with the school director to discuss their child's specific needs and develop a supportive care plan.