Focusing on your child’s growth, giving you peace of mind
We are an Accredited Preschool and True Parent Partnership You can Depend on
Great Teachers
Great Curriculum
Indoor AND Outdoor Playgrounds
Why Choose Us?
Amazing Teachers
ACA Teachers are what makes our program so unique and extra special. Our teachers are much more than caregivers. Yes, care-giving is an important part of being a teacher, but our teachers are so much more.
Beyond just teaching, Our teachers love, encourage and bond with children AND families, all while focusing on your child’s learning style and what makes them unique and special to foster a love of learning.
Parents often tell us they feel like a part of their family, and we agree that is the way it should be. To be honest, this whole website should be about the teachers. Come meet our teachers and you will agree.
Daily Photo and Video Updates of Curriculum
Our preschool App is a game changer! You will always know what we are learning and the activities your child is engaging in each day with our curriculum post details and photos and video of your child engaged and learning
Parents get a snap shot of what the daily curriculum is, your child actually doing the curriculum and what the benefit is of the curriculum they are learning.
The photos to the right are examples of posts sent to parents in the last 6 months.
Indoor and Outdoor Playgrounds
Our indoor playground is a parent favorite of what makes us so unique. Indoor play gives your child the movement they crave, even on rainy and hot days.
Plus, they continue their social and emotion learning by remaining fully engaged in their learning by, exploring their play spaces, and connecting with friends, as well as, games and team challanges.
Benefits you get at ACA
More of what makes ACA great...
Engaging Curriculum
Learning Beyond was created by early learning educators, owners, directors and teachers with decades of experience.
Learning activities are presented in a meaningful way, and every activity is linked to early childhood Standards for each age group.
Rated Gainesville's Best Preschool
in 2019 and 2020
2 time winner voted by Gainesville Sun readers. We are very proud of the staff for accomplishing this.
Accredited Preschool for 20+ years
The benefit of earning a preschool accreditation is Quality.
By becoming an accredited program, we are held to the highest standard by our peers for our curriculum implementation, Teacher development and success.
What Our Clients Are saying
Our Programs
Infants
Our infant program is designed to be flexible in order to meet their changing needs.
From six weeks to six months, their needs are simply to bond with their caregivers and work on developing their muscles. We plan “tummy time” and simple games like peek-a-boo to encourage their natural curiosity.
ACA infant classrooms are extra special and ensure a safe environment and full of toys to encourage learning. Our classrooms are stocked with books, manipulatives, music, and blocks, but that is not all. We even have classroom buggies.
We will take numerous outdoor and indoor walks and adventures each day, while also spending time at our special soft playground designed for our little guys in our indoor playground.
Toddlers
During this exciting time of their lives, your toddler learns to walk, talk, run, and climb. They begin to process of becoming more independent.
We help them learn to feed themselves, develop language skills, and play alongside other toddlers. Whether it’s with art, music, or sand and water play your child will be exploring and learning in both our indoor and outdoor learning environments.
Early Preschool
We begin early preschool activities by introducing circle time with this age group. This is a time for calendar activities and lessons that introduce letters, numbers, colors and shapes.
During recess, your child will participate in games and activities along with supervised free-play activities in our safe outdoor and indoor age appropriate playgrounds.
We also teach the beginnings of potty-training to reinforce what your child is learning at home.
Preschool
Our program for three- and four-year-old students teaches per-writing skills: letter recognition, numbers, shapes and colors, and even how to write and recognize their own names. They will engage and learn through simple science projects, learn new songs, and learn to play and share with other children. Our focus is on preparing them to get a head start on Kindergarten.
Our preschool program will teach them all about their world around them and so much more. Your child will learn and grow each day through interactive and cooperative games, rhyming, and storybook activities, your child will grow socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
After School
We offer school pick up transportation to ACA from our NW area schools (Norton, Glen Springs, Talbot, Meadowbrook and LIttlewood).
Once arriving your child will have a snack and complete homework.
Once homework is completed the fun begins! Our program was designed to provide fun and engaging group activities and games, because we believe that learning should be fun!
Your child will also have the option to free play on both our indoor and outdoor playgrounds and obstacle courses. Beyond just fun and physical activities, we hope that your child will foster lifelong friendships and have an amazing school year with us!
Camps
Fun camps for Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break!
Once arriving your child will have a snack and complete homework.Once homework is completed the fun begins! Our program was designed to provide fun and engaging group activities and games, because we believe that learning should be fun!Your child will also have the option to free play on both our indoor and outdoor playgrounds and obstacle courses. Beyond just fun and physical activities, we hope that your child will foster lifelong friendships and have an amazing school year with us!
In addition, you also get:
Parent Controlled Billing and Payments
Mobile App contactless check in/out daily
Dedication to Family Engagement and Parents are always welcome!
Individualized Approach to Learning Success
Daily Lunch and snacks provided
On campus splash pad for the hot days
Superior Safety Practices and Cleaning Routines
Full Year Program Open M-F 7a to 6p
Infants to After school all at one location for easy pick up
Conveniently located to both UF and SFCC in the heart of Gainesville
Infants moms are welcome to come nurse and have a designated place to do that
Biannual child assessments to monitor their learning growth and success
Entire Staff is CPR and First Aid Training
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A Day in the Life of ACA: Photo Montage
FAQs
Do you Accept Full Time and Part Time Enrolled Students
We will accept part-time children on a space available basis. Our part time options are available for our toddlers – preschool age only and 2 Day (Tues/Thurs) or 3 Day (Mon/Wed/Fri) days cannot change for either option.
Do your teachers have First Aid and CPR training?
Our teachers are absolutely certified with CPR and 1st Aide training, as well as, required continual education opportunities when available.
Are your teachers and staff background checked and compliant?
100% Yes. Our teachers and staff are always screened, and background checked though the FBI class 2 database screening and must have a clean record to be considered for employment at ACA
Can I come in for a tour?
100% Yes Again! We would love to meet your family and children for a campus tour to show you just how unique and special ACA really is. Click the download rates button on this page and you can schedule your school tour on the next page.
How do I know if my child is happy and thriving?
That’s easy. You will see it for yourself in our daily update photos and videos of your child’s learning and growth at ACA.
Are parents encouraged to participate in preschool events?
We are a family centered and dedicated preschool and we love our family’s to be evolved and encourage grandparents, siblings and extended family to come for special events and showcases.
Do you accept ELC?
We are not a provider of ELC program
What are your hours and days of operation?
ACA is conveniently open Mon – Friday 7am to 6 pm daily
Where are you located?
We are conveniently located in the heart of Gainesville close to the NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Street intersection. We are located with easy access to both UF campus and SFCC area hospitals
Do you offer a discount for multiple children registered in a family?
Our goal is to keep our prices and costs as low as possible for our families, so we offer several discounts and sibling discounts are included.
Do your teachers participate in ongoing training and development?
Yes, because we are an awarded accredited tour our staff are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of ongoing training and ECE development
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