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Nurturing Environments for Every Stage

Our Preschool & VPK Programs

From our 1’s sensory room to our Florida State-Funded VPK classrooms, every program at Green Acres is structured to inspire a lifelong joy of learning.

Classes & Ages

Explore Our Individual Classrooms

Each classroom features low student-to-teacher ratios and age-tailored learning activities.

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1's Class

12 – 24 Months

One-Year-Olds

Our 1’s explore the world through music, movement, and sensory play. Every day builds early motor, social, and language skills. With gentle guidance, they grow confidence in a warm, nurturing environment.

Key Highlights

Sensory & tactile play
Early motor development
Music, songs & movement
Gentle, attentive care
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2's Class

2 Years Old

Two-Year-Olds

Our 2’s are busy growing independence with hands-on learning and simple routines. We support language development, social interaction, and big toddler milestones. Each day encourages curiosity while fostering a sense of security and belonging.

Key Highlights

Potty-training support
Language & vocabulary growth
Social sharing & cooperative play
Daily circle & storytime
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3's Class

3 Years Old

Three-Year-Olds

Our 3’s dive into early academics through creativity, storytelling, and play. They learn to follow routines, make friends, and build confidence in their abilities. This class nurtures problem-solving, imagination, and school-readiness skills.

Key Highlights

Early math & letters
Creative arts & crafts
Problem solving & logic
Confidence & routine building
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State-Funded VPK

4 – 5 Years Old

Voluntary Pre-K (VPK)

Our VPK program prepares children for kindergarten with structured lessons and playful exploration. We focus on literacy, math, social skills, and independence. Children leave confident, capable, and ready for the next step in their education.

Key Highlights

Kindergarten readiness curriculum
Phonics & early reading
STEM & early math concepts
Independence & emotional skills
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Before & After School

Kindergarten & Up

Before & After School Care

Before and After Care provides a safe, relaxed space for students before the morning bell and to unwind after school. We offer homework help, creative activities, and engaging playtime. It’s a supportive environment that helps children recharge while having fun.

Key Highlights

Before & after school care
Homework assistance
Nutritious snacks
Outdoor sports & games
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Seasonal Camp

Toddlers through School-Age

Summer Adventure Camp

Our Summer Camp features fun themed weeks filled with hands-on activities, water play, and creative learning. Kids stay active, engaged, and excited all summer long.

Key Highlights

Weekly themed adventures
Supervised water play days
Hands-on science & crafts
Active indoor & outdoor games
Whole-Child Curriculum

How We Balance Learning & Play

Children learn best when they are happy, secure, and encouraged to explore. Our developmental curriculum integrates academic readiness with creative play and physical movement.

Florida VPK Certified

Our Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten curriculum adheres to Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards, ensuring children transition smoothly into kindergarten.

Play-Based Learning & Discovery

Hands-on centers including sensory stations, building blocks, dramatic play, and puzzle solving that encourage natural curiosity.

Early Literacy & Language

Daily storytime, phonics readiness, vocabulary expansion, nursery rhymes, and conversational confidence.

Foundational Math & STEM

Counting, pattern recognition, shapes, spatial awareness, and beginner science exploration.

Social-Emotional Development

Learning cooperative play, sharing, empathy, active listening, and building long-lasting friendships.

Creative Arts & Music

Finger-painting, craft activities, rhythm instruments, and musical movement every week.

Outdoor Physical Activity

Daily gross motor development, playground games, tricycle riding, and fresh air in our shaded play yards.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from parents about our hours, ratios, snacks, safety, and enrollment.

We strictly adhere to and exceed Pinellas County child care licensing rules and regulations for each age level (1’s, 2’s, 3’s, and VPK). Our low student-to-teacher ratios ensure that every child receives individualized attention, warmth, safety, and encouragement throughout the day.

Have a specific question not answered here?

Give us a call at (727) 393-8352 or email greenacreschildcare@gmail.com. We are always glad to help!

Ready to Enroll or Visit Our Classrooms?

Spaces in our 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, and VPK programs fill up quickly. Get in touch with us to check current availability or book a tour.