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Parents in the Jacksonville area want top quality educational options for their children. Fortunately, there are numerous choices available to families in this region for private and independent schools, tutors, and extracurricular activities. Jacksonville FAMILY™ Magazine’s EDUCATION Guide will help you find a program that will help your child reach his or her potential.

Private Schools

Beaches Episcopal School
www.beachesepiscopalschool.org
mleemis@beachesepiscopalschool.org
904-246-2466
1150 5th Street, North
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Grades Accepted: PK–6th Grade
Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities: Music, Movement, Art, Christian Education, Library Science, P.E., Computer, Spanish, Tutoring
Open House Dates: Oct. 25, Dec. 6, Jan. 24, 2008.
Beaches Episcopal School provides a Christian environment for learning through educational experiences which offer opportunities for academic achievements. A challenging curriculum, including a commitment to enrichment programs, helps develop inquisitive and creative minds. Our caring and qualified faculty and staff seek to provide opportunities for responsible citizenship by building self-esteem and leadership. We are committed to guiding each individual student towards reaching his/her full potential and to developing lifelong learners.

Broach Jacksonville Beach
www.esa-education.com
rchurch@esa-education.com
904-247-7288
75 12th Street South
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Ages Accepted: 1st–12th Grade

Broach Orange Park
www.esa-education.com
dbrazelton@esa-education.com
904-298-3500
772 Fox Ridge Center Drive, Suite 136
Orange Park, FL
Ages Accepted: 1st–12th Grade

Broach South
www.esa-education.com
fcastellano@esa-education.com
904-674-0900
6211 Terry Road
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: K–12th Grade

Broach Westside
www.esa-education.com
dlewis@esa-education.com
904-389-5106
440 Lenox Square
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: 1st–12th Grade

Crossroads Arlington
www.esa-education.com
dkelley@esa-education.com
904-720-2178
6429 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: 1st–12th Grade

Crossroads Northside
www.esa-education.com
jwheeler@esa-education.com
904-924-2522
10604 Iowa Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: 1st–12th Grade

Crossroads Westside
www.esa-education.com
slowery@esa-education.com
904-378-0000
5417 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: K–12th Grade

DePaul School
904-724-0102
6620 Arlington Exressway
Jacksonville, FL
3044 S. San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL
Grades Accepted: 1–8
Activities: Chess Club, Recorder Club, Art Club, Pet Club

Greenwood School
www.gsjax.org
jsealy@gsjax.org
904-726-5000
9920 Regency Square Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Grades: 3rd–12th
Open House Dates: First Tuesday of each month. Call for reservation.
Greenwood School provides a quality education program for students with average to superior intelligence and specific learning disabilities. Our low student to teacher ratio (12-1) allows for small group instruction accommodating a variety of learning styles. Greenwood’s fully accredited program, grades 3–12, offers a comprehensive curriculum and a general education diploma.

Mandarin Christian School
www.mandarinchristianschool.com
904-268-8667
10850 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL
Grades Accepted: K–12th
Mandarin Christian School is a non-denominational K–12 school. Our challenging curriculum is integrated with a Christian worldview. A college preparatory curriculum is taught in the high school and includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. MCS offers a comprehensive range of athletics, including Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity level sports. Our dynamic Fine Arts program consists of music, vocal, Orff ensemble, visual arts, drama and band, as well as many after-school activities. MCS is accredited by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), & Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC).

Pinewood Christian Academy
www.pinewoodpca.org
pinewoodchristianacademy@yahoo.com
904-272-6408
198 Knight Boxx Road
Middleburg, FL
Grades Accepted: PreK4–8th
Activities Offered: Art, music, drama, cheerleading, interscholastic sports, dance, intramural sports and technology
Open House Date: Feb. 12, 2008 10AM–2PM & 4–7PM
Pinewood Christian Academy partners with the Christian family to educate covenant children to be world-changers through a rigorous, Christ-centered, Biblically-based school program with excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and technology.

San Jose Episcopal Day School
www.sjeds.com
904-733-0352
7423 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Grade Levels: PK–6th Grade
Open House Date: Nov. 9
Strong academic program enhanced by music, art, Spanish media, PE, Latin and Religious Education. Chapel services, extended care and after school programs.

Seacoast Christian Academy
www.seacoastchristianacademy.com
904-725-5544
9570 Regency Square Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Seacoast Christian Academy is committed to providing a well-rounded education within a Christian environment focusing on the whole child–the mind, the body, and the spirit. We offer an academically challenging curriculum enhanced by classes in fine arts, foreign languages, character development, and athletics. Small class sizes, exceptional faculty, and state-of-the-art security make Seacoast a sanctuary where learning is a joy.

St. John’s Country Day School
www.stjohnscds.com
904-264-9572
3100 Doctors Lake Drive
Orange Park, FL
Grades: PreK-12th
Type of School: Private/Independent School
St. Johns Country Day School’s mission is to provide a superior college preparatory program with a diverse curriculum that stresses academic accomplishment, artistic expression, and athletic participation in a supportive family atmosphere that fosters self-reliance and ethical responsibility.

Preschools/Kindergarten

Beaches Episcopal School
www.beachesepiscopalschool.org
mleemis@beachesepiscopalschool.org
904-246-2466
1150 5th Street, North
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Grades Accepted: PK–6th Grade
Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities: Music, Movement, Art, Christian Education, Library Science, P.E., Computer, Spanish, Tutoring
Open House Dates: Oct. 25, Dec. 6, Jan. 24, 2008.
Beaches Episcopal School provides a Christian environment for learning through educational experiences which offer opportunities for academic achievements. A challenging curriculum, including a commitment to enrichment programs, helps develop inquisitive and creative minds. Our caring and qualified faculty and staff seek to provide opportunities for responsible citizenship by building self-esteem and leadership. We are committed to guiding each individual student towards reaching his/her full potential and to developing lifelong learners.

Children’s Lighthouse
www.childrenslighthousejax.com
info@childrenslighthousejax.com
904-807-9550
7575 Centurion Parkway
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–5 year PreK
The mission of Children’s Lighthouse is to provide children with a safe, qualified and caring environment. We use the accredited A Beka curriculum that focuses on phonics, math and writing skills. The center operates from 7AM to 6PM Monday through Friday and is conveniently located in Deerwood Park near Southside Boulevard and JTB.

Early Learning Coalition of Clay, Nassau, Baker & Bradford Counties
www.elcofcnbb.org
smountain@elcofcnbb.org
904-213-3999
1845 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150
Orange Park, FL
Ages: 0–5
The Early Learning Coalition supports families and providers by administering Florida’s VPK and school readiness programs. Subsidized child care is available for income-eligible parents. Call our contractor, Episcopal Children’s Services at 1-800-238-3463 for details. Se habla Espanol.

The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com
904-230-2002
100 Julington Plaza
Jacksonville, FL
904-291-9991
415 Meldrum Lane
Orange Park, FL
Ages: 6 Weeks–6 Years
The Goddard School offers the foundation to encourage your child’s lifelong love of learning.

KinderCare Learning Centers
www.kindercare.com
1-877-KINDERCARE
c069@mail.kindercare.com
904-778-3181
5230 LaVentura Drive, East
Jacksonville, FL**
c0517@mail.kindercare.com
352-376-3503
2530 Northwest 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL**
c0533@mail.kindercare.com
352-332-4182
10 Southwest 75th Street
Gainesville, FL***
c1469@mail.kindercare.com
352-336-1700
1049 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL
c1601@mail.kindercare.com
904-278-7710
1735 Eagle Harbor Parkway
Orange Park, FL***
c1021@mail.kindercare.com
904-249-0888
2 Atlantic Court
Atlantic Beach, FL***
c1217@mail.kindercare.com
904-288-9054
12000 Sawgrass Village Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL***
c1200@mail.kindercare.com
904-641-1812
12040 McCormick Road
Jacksonville, FL**
c1245@mail.kindercare.com
904-730-9181
8401 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL**
c1553@mail.kindercare.com
904-287-3211
200 N. Ridgecrest Lane
Jacksonville, FL***
c1218@mail.kindercare.com
904-262-3034
4310 Barkoskie Road
Jacksonville, FL***
* NAEYC Accredited Center
** Hooked on Phonics/ Math and Spanish Tutorial Programs
*** Both NAEYC Accredited Center AND Hooked on Phonics/ Math and Spanish Tutorial Programs.
Ages: 6 Weeks–12 Years
Welcome to Your Child’s First Classroom! Now more than ever, researchers are confirming what we at KinderCare have known for years–children do their most important learning before the age of five. That’s why, in addition to lots of love and attention, everything we do at KinderCare involves early childhood development.

Mandarin Christian School
www.mandarinchristianschool.com
904-268-8667
10850 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL
Grades Accepted: K–12th
Mandarin Christian School is a non-denominational K–12 school. Our challenging curriculum is integrated with a Christian worldview. A college preparatory curriculum is taught in the high school and includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. MCS offers a comprehensive range of athletics, including Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity level sports. Our dynamic Fine Arts program consists of music, vocal, Orff ensemble, visual arts, drama and band, as well as many after-school activities. MCS is accredited by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), & Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC).

Pinewood Christian Academy
www.pinewoodpca.org
pinewoodchristianacademy@yahoo.com
904-272-6408
198 Knight Boxx Road
Middleburg, FL
Grades Accepted: PreK4–8th
Activities Offered: Art, music, drama, cheerleading, interscholastic sports, dance, intramural sports and technology
Open House Date: Feb. 12, 2008 10AM–2PM & 4–7PM
Pinewood Christian Academy partners with the Christian family to educate covenant children to be world-changers through a rigorous, Christ-centered, Biblically-based school program with excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and technology.

San Jose Episcopal Day School
www.sjeds.com
904-733-0352
7423 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Grade Levels: PK–6th Grade
Open House Date: Nov. 9
Strong academic program enhanced by music, art, Spanish media, PE, Latin and Religious Education. Chapel services, extended care and after school programs.

Seacoast Christian Academy
www.seacoastchristianacademy.com
904-725-5544
9570 Regency Square Boulevard • Jacksonville, FL
Seacoast Christian Academy is committed to providing a well-rounded education within a Christian environment focusing on the whole child – the mind, the body, and the spirit. We offer an academically challenging curriculum enhanced by classes in fine arts, foreign languages, character development, and athletics. Small class sizes, exceptional faculty, and state-of-the-art security make Seacoast a sanctuary where learning is a joy.

St. John’s Country Day School
www.stjohnscds.com
904-264-9572
3100 Doctors Lake Dr.
Orange Park, FL
Grades: PreK-12th
Type of School: Private/Independent School
St. Johns Country Day School’s mission is to provide a superior college preparatory program with a diverse curriculum that stresses academic accomplishment, artistic expression, and athletic participation in a supportive family atmosphere that fosters self-reliance and ethical responsibility.

The Sunshine House
www.sunshinehouse.com
904-636-0581
3993 San Jose Park Drive
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: 6 Weeks–12 Years

T’s Learning Center
www.tlearningcenter.com
T’s Learning Center I
904-641-5273
11781 Beach Blvd. #13
Jacksonville, FL
T’s Learning Center II
904-997-1971
8595 Beach Blvd. #201
Jacksonville, FL
T’s Learning Center III
904-538-0900
10915 Baymeadows Rd. #200
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: Infant-PreK
It is our goal to give each child the quality care that they each deserve.

Tutoring & Educational Services

DePaul School
904-724-0102
6620 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL
3044 S. San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL
Grades Accepted: 1–8
Activities Offered: Chess Club, Recorder Club, Art Club, Pet Club

Huntington Learning Centers
www.huntingtonlearning.com
Argyle
904-425-6500
9860 Argyle Forest Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Beaches
904-220-1212
13170 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Mandarin
904-886-9600
10950 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Orange Park
904-278-8011
1524 County Road 220, Suite 7
Orange Park, FL
Hours of Operation: Mon.–Thu. 10AM–8PM; Sat. 9AM–1PM
The nation’s oldest provider of supplemental education is offering programs in reading, math, study skills, phonics, writing and SAT/ACT prep. Huntington begins with a thorough diagnostic test. We then meet with you privately to review the results and recommend a personalized program of instruction for your child. Call today!

Quantum Leap
www.quantumleapedu.com
info@quantumleapedu.com
904-733-9870
4221 Baymeadows Road, Suite 6
Jacksonville, FL
Grades: K-12
Voted #1 tutoring company by the readers of Jacksonville FAMILY™ Magazine. Early fall 2007 sign-up now being accepted. Jump towards your child’s success in school this year.

Sylvan Learning Centers
www.jacksonville.localsylvan.com
Ages 5–21
Grades K–Jr. College
Atlantic Beach/Arlington
meganirvine@sylvan601.com
904-652-0483
13121 Atlantic Boulevard #200
Jacksonville, FL
Avondale/Riverside
info@firstcoastsylvan.com
904-387-5100
4000-28 St. Johns Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
Mandarin
meganirvine@sylvan601.com
9421 Waypoint Place
Jacksonville, FL
North Jacksonville
info@firstcoastsylvan.com
904-757-2220
2416 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
Orange Park
info@firstcoastsylvan.com
904-269-2000
1414 Kingsley Avenue, #4
Orange Park, FL
Ponte Vedra Beach
rhowell@sylvanstjohns.com
904-280-8410
880 A1A North, #7
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Sylvan specializes in helping students master learning skills and build self-confidence. Our Skills Assessment identifies skill gaps and allows us to develop a personalized educational program for each student. We deliver instruction in a fun atmosphere. Programs include Reading, Writing, Math, Algebra/Geometry, SAT Prep, FCAT Prep & Study Skills.

Enrichment Activities

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
www.cummer.org
904-355-0630
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
Hours of Operation: M–F 9AM–1PM for field trips
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers educational tours that allow for first-hand examination of original works of art from Ancient Egyptian sculpture through American twentieth-century painting. Trained docents engage students in meaningful discussions of social, historic, and artistic context of selected art. Each tour includes visiting the gardens, hands-on exploration with studio art projects and activities in Art Connections, the museum’s interactive center.

The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com
thelittlegymjax@bellsouth.net
904-223-5678
4792-3 Windsor Commons Court
Jacksonville, FL
thelittlegymop@bellsouth.net
904-264-4845
4479 US Hwy.17, Suite 4
Orange Park, FL
Activities Offered: Gymnastics, Parent/Child classes, Dance, Cheerleading, Karate, Sports Skills Development
The Little Gym offers professionally developed, non-competitive programs that promote social and intellectual skills-all in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.

Mazza-Smith Studio of Performing Arts, Inc.
www.mazzasmithdance.com
904-388-4838
Jacksonville, FL
Dance lessons in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Pre-K Creative Ballet

Michael Lee’s Martial Arts Center
1815 Dean Road
Jacksonville, FL
Ages Accepted: 3 and up
Activities Offered: Martial Arts class for kids and adults, after school program
Shaping minds, bodies and futures.

Theatre Jacksonville
www.theatrejacksonville.com
education@theatrejax.com
904-396-4425
2032 San Marco Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Activities Offered: Theatre & Music classes after school; summer camp
At Theatre Jacksonville, we strive to nurture the creativity of young minds through our Young Actors Theatre program. Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable environment where kids can express
themselves freely, develop their imaginations and expand their social skills by interacting with others their age.

Field Trip Destination

Alhambra Dinner Theatre
www.alhambradinnertheatre.com
904-641-1212
12000 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
Stage productions and fine meals for the whole family. School-time matinees also available.

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
www.cummer.org
904-355-0630
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
Hours of Operation: M–F 9AM–1PM for field trips
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers educational tours that allow for first-hand examination of original works of art from Ancient Egyptian sculpture through American twentieth-century painting. Trained docents engage students in meaningful discussions of social, historic, and artistic context of selected art. Each tour includes visiting the gardens, hands-on exploration with studio art projects and activities in Art Connections, the museum’s interactive center.

Florida Museum of Natural History
www.flmnh.edu
352-846-2000
SW 34th Street & Hull Road
Gainesville, FL
Hours of Operation: M-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 1-5PM

Pump It Up
www.pumpitupparty.com
fl_jax@pumpitupparty.com
904-646-1441
11840 Beach Boulevard, Suite 10
Jacksonville, FL
Pump It Up is for birthday parties, field trips, church groups, moms groups, sports team parties or any other kid oriented group seeking a truly exceptional private party experience in a clean, safe and fun indoor environment. Check out all of our private party options and open jump times on the web at www.pumpitupparty.com.

World Golf Hall of Fameand IMAX© Theater
www.wgv.com
904-940-4123
One World Golf Place
St. Augustine, FL
The World Golf Hall of Fame features artifacts, memorabilia and more. The IMAX Theater shows exciting educational and entertaining films daily.

Miscellaneous Resources

Jax4kids.com
www.jax4kids.com
info@jax4kids.com
904-710-2020
12620-3 Beach Boulevard, Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL
Our mission at Jax4Kids.com is to provide an easy way to access information to help you enrich the lives of children through culture, education and play. Check out www.jax4kids.com.


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