Think, Learn, Grow!
Spark Your Child's Delight in Early Learning & Prepare Them For Lifelong School Success
Quality Preschool and Daycare serving Central Florida
Watch Our School In Action
Stepping Forward ABA is excited to partner with My First Academy Schools to help teachers in their classrooms, teach inclusion to students, provide parent support and training, and assist children with challenging behaviors or a neurodiversity diagnosis such as ADD/ADHD, Autism, or Down Syndrome succeed by giving them tools to learn life skills or change maladaptive behaviors.
A Family-First Focus And A Warm Welcome
Be part of a community that prioritizes children and their families. With doors and dialogues open, you feel empowered to participate, ask questions, and communicate in a family-owned and -operated environment.
Sparkling Clean Spaces Ensure Health And Safety
Feel comfortable and confident that your child is learning and growing in a spotless, well-organized space. The on-site housekeeping team carries out daily cleaning to make sure everyone stays happy and healthy.
Check-in On Your Child Via Livestream Video
Stay connected with your child throughout the day with access to a live stream of their classroom through the easy-to-use PB&J TV app. Get five-minute videos five times a day and be part of their progress.
Healthy Food For Happy Children
Your child enjoys hearty home-cooked lunches and snacks every day. The focus is on real meals made with fresh produce that gives them what they need to grow, and an extra snack in late afternoon makes sure they stay nourished all day long.
Think
Your child develops "out-of the box" thinking and has this skill for Life.
Learn
Children absorb like sponges! top-quality learning experiences are crucial now.
Grow
Empower Your Family; Watch Your child reach their highest learning potential every day.
Uniforms Make Your Life Easier
Enjoy a stress-free morning as you dress your child in their MFA uniform, with no need for tricky choices. Uniforms eliminate comparison and mean that your child feels part of the family, just like all their friends.
You have options! Full-Time, 2 - 3 Days Per Week, Or from 7 AM - 12 Noon.
Safety And Security For Peace Of Mind
Your child learns and develops in a safe space, protected by restricted-access entrances. They play in a securely fenced yard, and internal-use security cameras keep a watchful eye so that you can rest easy.
Familiarity With Teachers For Growing Confidence
Feel welcomed by the dedicated teachers who care for, guide, and encourage your child every day. Watch your child blossom and flourish as they explore exciting ideas, learn new things, and discover themselves with nurturing support.
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Solid Foundations For Success At Every Stage
A child-led, teacher-directed curriculum ensures your little one has all the tools they need. Our well-rounded program, delivered partly in Spanish, gives your child the academic and personal confidence to thrive from one classroom to the next and onward to Kindergarten.
Exciting Enrichments For An All-Round Experience
Diverse additional activities like art, music, yoga, service dogs and cooking allow your child to get creative. STEM and Baby Signing sessions introduce new ideas, and soccer helps build fitness and teamwork through fun.
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FAQ
Do I need to schedule a time to take a tour?
We highly recommend it. You can visit in person or schedule a virtual tour via Zoom.
What is the school doing to prevent illnesses?
My First Academy follows all health/communicable disease policies from the CDC and the procedures outlined in the American Academy of Pediatrics Model Health Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Frequent hand-washing and sanitation take place throughout the day.
- We use a Graco SaniSpray HP 20 Cordless Handheld Airless Disinfectant Sprayer machine every day at closing time to sanitize the school using Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution.
How many children are there for each adult?
0-12 months: 4 children per adult.
1-2 years: 6 children per adult.
2-3 years: 11 children per adult.
3-4 years: 15 children per adult.
4 years: 18 children per adult.
VPK: 11 children per adult.
What does tuition include?
Lunch and two or three snacks, all our curriculum, Spanish and computer lessons for children aged two-and-a-half to Pre-Kindergarten, the Baby Sign Language program, and enrichment programs such as yoga, music, singing, and service animals.
What items do I need to provide for my child?
It depends on age:
- Infants: bottles pre-made with formula or breast milk, diapers, a change of clothes, and comfort items, i.e., pacifier, blanket, etc.
- Under three years: diapers if he/she is not potty trained, a change of clothes including underwear if trained or training, blanket, etc.
- Over three years: a change of clothes and blanket.
What time does my child need to be on-site?
Circle time begins at 8:30 a.m. in all classrooms. If you would like your child to participate, please arrive early. However, it is a requirement to be here by 9:00 a.m., so your child receives all the benefits of our program.
What curriculum does the school use?
My First Academy uses a proprietary curriculum, complemented by Frog Street Pre-K and Nemours Reading BrightStart.
At what age does the curriculum begin?
Unlike some daycare centers, we have an educational curriculum that starts in our infants’ classroom.
When are the children required to wear a uniform?
From age one. Children participate in various activities throughout the day, some of which are messy or athletic, and play outdoors daily, weather permitting. Because of this, it’s our policy that children must wear their My First Academy polo from Monday to Thursday. Additionally, no open-toed or open-backed shoes are allowed. The most appropriate shoes for participation in school activities are rubber-soled sneakers with socks.
Do any of the teachers have their First Aid/CPR?
Yes, we require all teachers to be First Aid- and CPR-certified.
Are staff background-screened?
Per the Department of Children & Families, My First Academy staff have three background screenings: local, state and FBI.
At what age will you potty train my child?
Generally, we begin potty training at two years old. However, in some cases, we start sooner.
Yes, We Offer Tuition Support Options
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How Old Is Your Child?
Infants
6 Wks - 12 Months
Toddlers
1 - 2 Years
Early Preschool
2 - 3 Years
Preschool
3 - 4 Years
Pre-K / VPK
4 - 5 Years
School Age
5 - 11 Years
