PSG Spring 2022

FROM THE EDITOR

At PSG, student success is our highest priority. We value our role in providing you with the tools and Elizabeth Rivas resources needed to Editor-in-Chief guide your student(s) along the way. The journey starts with the process of choosing the right school. Parents evaluate the skills and needs of their student(s) and search for the best school that will nurture those unique gifts to fruition. A school that will leave a lifelong impact by instilling a contagious passion for learning, where they not only belong but are active contributors to their success, and where they feel safe enough to take risks knowing they are supported. Regardless of whether you are considering change or if you are thinking about private education for the very first time, we hope that you take a moment to explore

the wonderful programs featured in this issue. We have served this community for nearly 13 years and have seen these programs evolve into worldclass institutions that take a whole child approach in preparing students to meet the demands of today and the realities of tomorrow. All this is evident by milestones of rich history, with dynamic visions and strategic plans ready to support your family's journey to student success.

This is our shared mission with all the programs that fill the pages of this magazine - to provide every child with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Success doesn’t come by chance, it comes by choice. Ranal Currie once said, "The less that is left to chance, the greater the chance of success." We hope this guide makes school planning exciting for your family and allows you to make the most informed and confident decision for your student's success.

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April 2022 - Volume 14 #1 PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas CREATIVE MANAGING EDITOR Monica Pitts CONTRIBUTORS & SOURCES PSG Editor’s Team Karina Richardson Elisabela A. Valls, Ed.D. R MEDIA PUBLISHING, INC. P.O. Box 832045 Miami, FL 33283 (786)346-3048 www.privateschoolsguidefl.com Private Schools Guide of South Florida is published by R Media Publishing, Inc. (RPM) and is distributed free of charge throughout South Florida. All rights reserved. Copying any of the contents of these publication without the expressed permission of R Media Publishing, Inc., is prohibited.

INSIDE THE ISSUE

PRIVATE SCHOOL

DIRECTORY

ON THE COVER

The Roig Academy Founded in 1936, STA has provided quality Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory education to Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida community for 84 years.

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FEATURES Tips for High School Students

10 Extending the Educational

Private Schools Directory

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Experience

19 Private Schools Guide

Directory of Premier Schools in South Florida

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3 Alexander Montessori School 4 Riviera Schools 8 Miami Country Day School 9 St. Brendan High School 13 Scheck Hillel Community School 15 Conchita Espinosa Academy 16 Key Point Christian Academy 16 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School 17 Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am 18 Miami Christian School 18 Spanish River Christian School 18 Summit-Questa Montessori School

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32 Westminster Academy

37 JSU Private School

33 North Broward Preparatory School

Experience STA

Extending The Educational Experience

Kendall Christian School

8 Gulliver Prep

6 A College Research Mindset

Experience

Momentum Year-Long Journey

38 The Impact of Early

Childhood Education

32 Sheridan Hills Christian School 34 St. Thomas Aquinas High School 41 St. Mark's Episcopal School WPB 42 Cardinal Newman High School 43 Oxbridge Academy

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Tips for High School Students

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A College Research Mindset

he college research process should start way before senior year in high school. Starting in your freshman or sophomore year will give you ample time to explore the right college fit, as there are many factors to consider. Below are some college research tips to consider.

Prospective college students should approach the research phase with optimism and an open mindset during the college research process. This is an exciting time. Explore colleges that offer areas of interest, preferred locations, student and campus culture, and of course, quality of programs. Collegiate sports are an attractive component of the process. But don't pick a school just because they have a good football team or exclude a college of interest just because of the expensive tuition rates. During the college research process, consider the important characteristics and factors that matter to you the most.

Define The Why

It's important for students to define the "why", especially in any decision-making process. College-bound

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students can ask themselves why are they interested in going to college. Is it because of parental expectations? Whatever the reason, students should pursue college because of the benefits that are important to them. There are numerous statistics that support the fact that individuals who obtain a college degree have a higher earning potential than high school graduates.

But let's be real for a moment, most students attend college for career outcomes and goals. That is common and valid. However, understanding the reason you have for attending college, whether it be career-related or general interest-related is fine. But going to college because of some expectation outside of your own wants, desires and goals will not get you too far.

Getting into college is one thing. Graduating is another. Not knowing your why will be a barrier to completion and open you to distractions.

Understand Match, Fit & Cost Consider the match concept to be focused on the type of school you want to attend. Where is it located? Is the school in a major city, suburban or rural area?

Does the school offer the majors, minors, and programs you want to study?

Is it a large college with thousands of students? Match is all about matching your priorities and the components that attract you to a college.

Fit has more to do with fitting the student profile of a particular school. How important are athletics, student affinity, and student life groups to you?

Consider the student culture and demographics. Academics are a major component of this concept. Do you fit the typical admission criteria?

Finally, the most important and obvious factor is cost. You will need to understand the tuition-related and non-tuition related expenses associated with attending a particular college.

There are several components to cost.

First, is understanding the tuition-related expenses including tuition or cost per course/credit and student fees which vary by college. Student fees may include health insurance, athletic fees or even technology fees. Then there is the Cost of Attendance (COA), which is an estimate colleges publish to indicate how much will it cost to attend this university. COA includes tuition related expenses and cost of living which is primarily room and board, transportation, and books.

Use Resources

Overwhelmed yet? Don't be. College websites are a great starting point but they're not the only tool to use. College websites are designed to attract prospective students, like any other website. So don't only take their word for it. Peruse college search websites, like College Board and College Scorecard. Do not rely on College Rankings as they are controversial and somewhat of a popularity contest. Malcolm Gladwell's Podcast on this very topic is insightful. Speak with guidance counselors regularly if you can, admission counselors and independent higher education consultants.

Dr. Tania Abouzeide is the

founder and lead consultant of Way Finder Educational

Consulting. She is a teacher, a higher education practitioner

and a counselor that is dedicated to serving individuals seeking post-secondary educational opportunities. Her entire

professional life has been

dedicated to higher education, college advising, student

advocacy, personal counseling, and academic research. One of her most passionate pursuits is helping others make major life

decisions. Her mission is to assist our community in discovering, learning, and embarking on

their own unique paths to joy, fulfillment, and passion. Dr. Tania Abouzeide currently

resides in sunny South Florida

with her husband and their two daughters.

Way Finder Educational Consulting can help you start your college journey. Connect for a free 30 minute consultation, call us at 786-496-3091 or email us at wayfinderorg@gmail.com

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Extending

The Educational Experience

Extending the educational experience for students is not a new concept or concern brought on by pandemic-related school closures. The role of summer learning has followed the complex rhythm of current trends set by society for as long as its existence.

Summer break has become a season to focus on popular movements throughout history.

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n the 19th century, a well-ordered social system depended on a person's relationship with the land and established the agrarian tradition on principles of soil conservation, crop husbandry, and farm management. This agrarian society, a society that depended on agriculture as its primary means for support, is usually credited as the earliest influence on the current school calendar since children supplied essential labor on the family farms. School calendars and summer vacation have a far more complex history than that, and some argue it had nothing to do with helping out on the family farm. In the past, agrarian needs and economic needs might have encouraged school systems to implement breaks, but historian Kenneth Gold thinks the current summer vacation was designed more intentionally.

The school year was made as long and as open as possible at the turn of the 19th century because it was difficult (and expensive) to mandate attendance. Schools with longer calendars were often considered better schools and perceived as more effective by the general public. This system came under scrutiny and criticism as stifling heat and epidem-

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ics led to high absentee rates making the summer months extremely hot and unhealthy. When tuberculosis plagued the United States, public health campaigners argued that it was unhealthy for kids to be cooped up in classrooms and pushed for as much outdoor play and instruction as possible. Additionally, there was emerging research that stressed the benefits of fresh air and emphasized the need for kids to play and exercise outdoors as essential for development.

As summer approached, affluent families began taking their children out into the countryside for a cool respite from the heat. Summer months became notorious for high absenteeism, and school reformers pushed to suspend classes during the summer in order to make the school calendar more consistent across rural and urban areas. Disease, heat, and vacations all influenced summer's special status on the calendar without much (if any) thought given to student achievement. We know today that the absence of a conversation around academic achievement in the decisions that shaped the modern school calendar played a role in the phenomenon researchers call the "summer slide".

History and Low Academic Achievement The role of education has a history of changing with the needs of society. Early American schools were not known for teaching academic subjects like math or reading; rather, they focused on the virtues of family, religion, and community. October 4, 1957, saw the Soviet Union launch the Sputnik satellite, which forever changed the educational landscape. A radio transmission from Sputnik signaled not only that the Soviet Union had beaten America in the first leg of the space race, but that Washington needed to reform science and engineering education to remain a superpower. A few tenths of a second was all it took to shock the nation into action. For reformers, science, technology, and engineering education became a priority as they encouraged students to strengthen their skills through increased study time. To combat this trend, summer school became a prominent part of the movement. During these sessions, students could take accelerated mathematics and science classes.

America was witnessing the dawn of the space age as issues of race, democracy, and social justice were transforming the country. Education was beginning to feel the impact of society's struggle to reach a more egalitarian state. Having won the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case, which outlawed segregation in schools in 1954, the civil rights movement was in full swing. Although schools were seen as institutions to enact social change, the South remained segregated. Summer schools were established as part of an organized effort to achieve social, political, and economic equality for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. The Freedom Schools were envisioned as both a political and educational project aimed at providing academic classes and educating elementary and high school students to become social change agents. Students were the central focus of curriculum and instruction, which was divided into three sections: Academic Curriculum, Citizenship Curriculum, and Recreational Curriculum. Discussion rather than lecturing was encouraged to promote comprehension and expression of students' experiences. During the Freedom Summer of 1964, which saw more than 40 Freedom Schools set up across Mississippi, over 3,000 students attended Freedom Schools.

While the nation continued with efforts to increase opportunities for disadvantaged minorities, student achievement was low and many people believed the nation was in the midst of an educational crisis. After multiple studies exposed national and international educational underachievement, quality became an overriding concern over equality. The research showed that the education system wasn't producing a competitive workforce. In 1981, Ronald Reagan's Secretary of Education, Terrel H. Bell, created the National Commission on Excellence in Education to examine the quality of education in the US. The commission published A Nation at Risk, which was instrumental in launching the movement to improve education in the United States. Among five rec-

ommendations from the report, one called for schools to add more instructional time to help close achievement gaps.

The report recommended schools implement a 200- to 220day school year and 7-hour school day and summer school programs were implemented as one solution to low academic performance.

By the 1990s, summer school had become a tool for remedial instruction and for implementing accountability among students and schools. A congressionally mandated overview of state requirements for school coursework and attendance was released in 1992 by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Assuring school accountability for student performance and individual success was a key component of education reform during the 1990s. Remediation summer school programs were designed to assist students who had a hard time mastering the content or had failed the minimum competency tests required by their school districts or states.

The pandemic has exposed underlying issues in the education system. As society progresses, education systems must adapt to set students up for a better tomorrow. The impact of remote learning forced educators and administrators to address the arguments to be made on both sides as some students embrace the change while others continue to struggle. Currently, truancy and failure rates continue to soar as an alarming number of students face the harsh reality of having to repeat grades. Concern for student safety is not limited to their physical health but extends to their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Schools are no longer just working towards equality in education but shifting the focus on meeting specific individual needs to create an equitable learning environment. As educators work to reimagine education, some school districts are using federal stimulus money to offer voluntary and free STEM-themed summer school programs to help students catch up before fall. Programs like these offer students the opportunity to accelerate their learning, especially for those whose learning is affected most by disruptions during the school year. continued on page 12 

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Enrichment Currently, most schools have 180 days of school per year with a break between school sessions and a summer vacation lasting around 11 weeks between May and June and ending in August or September. Nations with more than 180 instructional days or with a longer academic year perform better than American schools, according to several studies.

The tradition of summer vacation is a staple in our culture and even though many attempts have been made to change the calendar, year-round schooling has not been readily accepted. Because summer is regarded as a time for vacation and relaxation, seasonal industries are dependent on the summer break for their revenues. To extend the educational experience, researchers have studied and recommended enriching summer programs, summer school, and even yearround schooling.

Summer programs were designed to provide students with extended learning experiences. They provide educational opportunities with the purpose of enrichment while also helping students to pursue their areas of interest and strengths.

Summer programs today generally fit into one of the following five categories.

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Enrichment or supervised programs that provide educational, athletic, or cultural development

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Summer school for remedial and compensatory education

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Summer school for accelerated progress

There is substantial research that shows that the camp experience enriches lives and has a life-long psychological impact on children. Through experiences like summer camps, children can build self-esteem, self-worth, self-respect, and self-respect. Studies that suggest play is essential for the development of learning and memory strongly contradict the arguments made by those who minimize the role of summer camps as unstructured free time rather than quality enrichment. Even if there is downtime in a program's schedule, chances are that a child is learning to be independent and to connect with others and/or nature.

Summer camps have evolved greatly beyond means of escaping modern life or keeping children "off the streets". Historically, camps were seen as programs used to inspire a sense of community, hone skills, and develop self-sufficiency. While this function is still served today, the purposes of summer camps extended the educational experience to combat the "summer slide" and prepare children for a professional future. Summer camps today provide academic, athletic, and cultural enrichment through a wide variety of specialized activities. They are also adapting to the diverse interests and needs of campers to provide tailored experiences, as evidenced by many programs that offered virtual programming during the shuttering of their campuses.

Summer School for Remediation Summer school is an educational program that is usually run by a school or a private company to offer lessons and educational activities. The majority of students who require summer school have low academic achievement due to absence, failure, or lack of preparedness. These classes assist underprepared students in achieving expected competencies in core academic skills such as literacy (English and Reading), numeracy (Math), and science to meet high academic standards. In addition to offering supplementary programming, this type of education aims to improve educational achievement and stability for children at risk of disadvantage.

Summer School for Accelerated Progress

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Extended school year or services beyond the school year for eligible students with disabilities

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Summer Employment

Some students benefit from the opportunity to study concepts with greater depth, breadth, and complexity during the summer. They may use the summer to get ahead, get ahead of schedule, or even to lessen their class load during the school year. Summer abroad and summer travel programs are becoming increasingly popular options for young students and adults who want advanced academic content and cross-cultural education. These programs provide an continued on page 14 

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introduction to higher-level learning and an opportunity to explore a pre-college experience. They can run from a couple of weeks to a couple of months and while they are typically offered at colleges and universities, some independent schools offer them as well.

Extended School Year Not to be confused with year-round school, Extended School Year (ESY) is an individualized instructional program that provides specialized instruction or related services to maintain the academic, social/ behavioral, communication, or other skills for eligible students with disabilities at no cost to parents.

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) should be used to determine a child's eligibility for Extended School Year services. Extended School Year services are provided when school is not typically in session or during extended breaks but is not the same thing as summer school.

Summer Employment Feeling more independent but still unsure of how to handle all the responsibilities of adulthood? It can be difficult for parents of middle- and high-school students to choose between summer camps for elementary schoolers and traditional summer jobs. There are fortunately programs aimed at preparing teens for real-life experiences with real-world experiences that offer a perfect middle ground.

Counselor-in-training (CIT) programs are designed for students who are too young to be counselors but too old to be campers. The program is for kids between the ages of 13 and 17 who are eager to take on more responsibility in a fun camp environment.

They spend the summer learning about their interests and strengths through different roles that reinforce operation, management, and leadership skills.

While some programs may offer their CITs service hours or stipends at the end of the summer, they are not paid jobs and CITs are still considered campers and not employees. Some programs may even cost money as most camps investing in a CIT program have dedicated staff to manage the program.

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a popular mentoring program that provides subsidized employment for students as young as 14 during the summer months. It is a strategy that teaches work ethics, financial literacy, and independence through seasonal, entry-level work. This dynamic program offers a true learning experience designed to prepare youth for the future workforce through a variety of clerical and assistant roles.

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While the debate on year-round schooling doesn't seem to be moving the needle, summer programs are a great way to extend the educational experience in a personalized format. Children are as different as the programs that offer enrichment during the summer. Tuning into your child's needs, skills, and interests will help you find one that provides a safe place for them to take risks, explore the world, and find themselves. ▪

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Granada Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 305-444-2028

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Miami Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-388-8059

It’s A Small World Learning Center III Preschool | Grades K 305-888-0828

MCM Early Childhood Institute v Reggio Emilia Preschool | Ages 12 Months – 5 Years 305-373-KIDS (5437)

Jay’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-754-1474

Miami Shores Baptist Academy Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | NS-PK 305-757-8353

Jiny’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-819-3004

My First Place School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-271-6633

The Joy of Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-597-5665

New Horizons Private School Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-229-8292

Key Biscayne Presbyterian School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian ) | Grades NS-1 305-361-2058

Olympia Heights United Methodist Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades K 305-226-9126

Kid Station Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-223-6161

Paradise Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades PK-8 305-828-7477

Kid’s Daycare and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-825-8666

Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 305-623-1536

Kid’s Love Daycare and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-2 305-824-1612

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-K 305-666-3377

Building Future Minds Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK - K 305-471-4900

Kiddie College of South Miami Corp Daycare/Preschool (Roman Catholic) | Grades PK-K 305-552-6047

Princeton Preschool and Child Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-666-5575

CCLC at South Dade Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 786-243-4705

Kiddie Corner Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-362-8222

Reagan Educational Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-818-3044

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River of Hope Day School Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K 305-228-0630

Children’s Hour Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-238-4135

KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780

Riverside Baptist Child Development Center Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | K 305-279-3637

Concordia Lutheran School Daycare/Preschool (Lutheran) | Grades NS-PK 305-235-0160

Kinder House Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1 305-388-3003

St. Faith Episcopal Church Daycare/Preschool (Episcopal) | Grades PK-K 305-235-3621

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KLA Schools v Reggio Emilia Inspired | Infant - 5 years old 305-377-0391

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early childhood education Academir Preschool Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K - 1 305-220-2205 All Nations Academy Early Childhood/Daycare | Grades K-1 305-651-5689 Arrowhead Nursery & Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-264-2345 Bamby’s Day Care Center Daycare/Preschool | Grade K 305-448-2458 Banyan Day School Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-447-1233 Bayles Early Child Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | NS-PK 305-891-5508 Bet Shira Early Childhood Center Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-238-2606 Bethany Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades K-1 305-758-6367

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Universal Academy Private School v Daycare/Preschool | Grade NS-PK 305-626-0010

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Grades PK - 12 Marian C. Krutulis PK-8 Campus 12595 Red Road Coral Gables, Florida 33156 305-665-3593

Coral Way Campus 9850 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 305-552-0208

College Preparatory Grades PK3 - 12

Loyola Elementary & Arts Preschool Preschool and Elementary (305) 471-4417

Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8 305-856-9044 Just Kids Centers Grades PK-5 305-221-0011

Middle School 2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850 Upper School 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800

ransomeverglades.org Riviera Schools Riviera Day School Grades PK-5 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856 Riviera Preparatory School Grades 6-12 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300

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KLA Academy v Infants - 5th Grade 305-377-0391

Shelton Academy Grades K-8 305-599-9967

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South Florida School of Excellence Grades PK-12 754-204-3738

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Calusa Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-12 305-596-3787

Gateway Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-6 305-271-1213

Sunset Preparatory School Grades K-9 305-274-5111

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades PK 3 - 12th 305-446-5673

Gladeview Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-8 305-551-6143

Three Flags Academy Grades PK-2 305-821-5964

Champagnat Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-12 305-642-4132

Good Shepherd Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades VPK-8 305-385-7002

Children’s Rainbow Day School Christian | Grades PK–8 305-258-0194

The Gordon School v Jewish School | 12 months - 5th grade 305-854-3282 Ext. 242

Christ Fellowship Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-238-1833

Grace Academy International Christian | Grades K-12 305-681-2500

Christopher Columbus High School All-boys Catholic College Prep | Grades 9-12 305-223-5650

Grace Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-238-7332

Clara Mohammed School Islamic | Grades K-3 305-757-8741

Grace Christian Preparatory Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-259-1929

Colonial Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-246-8608

Grace Lutheran Learning Center Lutheran (LCA) | Grades PK-8 305-888-3220

Congregation Beth Medrash Levi Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-673-5664

Greater Miami Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-220-5955

UCP Diamond Minds Grades PK-8 305-623-4438 Valor Academy Grades PK-12 305-629-9799 Vann Academy Grades K-6 305-223-3241 Village Pines School Grades PK-5 305-235-6621 Wonderful Paradise Learning Center All-girls | Grades 3 305-278-9090

religious affiliations All Angels Academy v Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-888-9483 Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-388-6700 Asbury Christian School Methodist | Grades K-6 305-823-5313

Belen Jesuit Preparatory Catholic College Preparatory Boys Grades 6-12 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184 305-223-8600

www.belenjesuit.org Betesda Christian School Assembly of God | Grades K-12 305-685-8255 Beth Jacob High School v Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 305-957-1670 Bethel SDA Elementary School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-6 305-248-4973 Bible Baptist Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-4 305-836-9747 Blessed Trinity School v Catholic School | PK2 - Grade 8 305-871-5766

Coral Park Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-8 305-559-9409

The Growing Place School

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Christian Education

Cutler Ridge Christian Academy Christian-based Education | Grades PK4 - 8 305-251-1534 Dade Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-822-7690

Toddlers - 2nd Grade (Growing to 5th)

536 Coral Way Coral Gables, Fl 33134 305-446-0846

welovecoralgables.org/tgp

Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Christian | Grades K-9 305-688-9226

Hebrew Academy (RASG)v Jewish Day School | Infant - Grade 12 305-532-6421

Divine Savior Academy v Christian | Grades Pre-K3-12 305-597-4545

Holy Cross Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 904- 919-6071

Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-6 786-318-3818

Holy Family Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-947-6535

Emmanuel Christian School Baptist | Grades 1-6 305-625- 0383 Epiphany Catholic School Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-667-5251

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Homestead Assembly Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 305-259-2022

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Horeb Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-557-6811

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 305-885-2845

Immaculata-La Salle

First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12 305-248-2273

Catholic High School Grades 9-12

High School

First Baptist School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-888-9776 First United Methodist Christian School Methodist | Grades NS-8 305-248-7992 Florida Christian School College Prep | Grades PK3 - 12 305-226-8152

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3601 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 305-854-2334

www.ilsroyals.com Immaculate Conception School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-822-6461

Jacobson Sinai Academy Jewish | Grades PK-8 305-932-9011 Ext. 231

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Kendall Christian School Preschool - Elementary PK2 to 5th Grade 8485 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-271-3723

kendallchristian.com Key Point Christian Academy

at First Miami Presbyterian Churchv Christian Preschool - Middle

609 Brickell Avenue Miami FL 33131 305-755-9258

www.keypointschools.com Keystone National High School Church of God | Grades 9-12 866-257-6011 Kids Learning Center of South Dade Christian | Grades PK-4 786-573-3017 King’s Christian School Christian | Grades PK-8 305-221-2008 Kingdom Academy Christian Private School | Infants to 8th Grade 305-385-3761 La Progresiva Presbyterian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 305-642-8600 Landow Yeshiva/Lubavitch Educational Center Jewish | Grades 1-11 305-653-8770 Lehrman Community Day School Jewish | 18 months - 5th Grade 305-866-2771 Mechina of South Florida Jewish (Special Emphasis All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-534-7050

Miami Shores Community Church School United Church of Christ | Grades PK-5 305-757-5866 Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School Presbyterian | Grades NS-5 305-759-2548 Miami Springs Adventist School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-888-2244 Monsignor Edward Pace High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-623-PACE (7223)

St. Agatha Parochial School v Catholic | Grades PK2-8 305-222-8751

St. Brendan High Schoolv

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-829-3988 New Jerusalem Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-691-1291 New Testament Church Of Transfiguration Pentacostal | Grades 1-12 786-262-2965 North Hialeah Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-557-2821

Catholic High School Grades 9-12 2950 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5181

www.stbrendanhigh.org St. Brendan Elementary SchoolV Catholic School | Grades Pre-K2-8 305-221-2722 St. Hugh Catholic School Catholic | Preschool - 8th Grade 305-448-5602

Northwest Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-685-8734 Our Lady Of Charity Private School Roman Catholic | Grades NS-12 305-556-5494

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Our Lady of the Lakes Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-362-5315 Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy Roman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 305-667-1623 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-386-8446 Our Lady of The Rosary School Roman Catholic | Grades NS-6 305-271-8389

Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399

St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

Mother Of Christ Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 786-497-6111

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Miami Christian School

Palmer Trinity School

Christian Grades PK-12

Episcopal Grades 6-12

200 NW 109 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 305-221-7754

7900 SW 176 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230

www.miamichristian.org

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Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am V Jewish Day School | 15 months - 5th Grade 305-665-6228

www.palmertrinity.org

St. James Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-681-3822 St. John Neumann Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-255-7315

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St. John The apostle School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-888-6819 St. John’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-247-5445 St. Joseph’s School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-866-1471 St. Kevin Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-227-7571 St. Lawrence Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-932-4912 St. Louis Covenant School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-238-7562 St. Mary Cathedral School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-795-2000

Miami Dade Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-218-1873

Perrine SDA Elementary School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 786-429-3942

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-642-6732

Miami Lakes Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-823-3888

Princeton Christian School Church of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12 305-257-3644

St. Patrick Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-534-4616

St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9 305-271-3109

Westminster Christian Schoolv

St. Philip’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PreK3 - 5th 305-444.6366

Christian Grades PK3 - 12

St. Theresa Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-446-1738 St. Timothy Parish School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-274-8229 Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School PK-5 Episcopal School.

305-665-4851

Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Schoolv Catholic Preschool - Middle School Pre-K 2 - 8th Grade 7303 SW 64th Street Miami, FL 33143 305-661-8591

www.stamiami.org Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-858-3722

Scheck Hillel Community School v Jewish College Preparatory School 18 Months-Grade 12 19000 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831

eHillel.org Seventh Day Adventist Union Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-953-9907 Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center Baptist | Grades K-3 305-770-3733 Southeastern Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-258-1873 Sunset Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-8 305-595-7558 The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036 Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-947-6000 Trinity Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 305-819-8999 West Dade Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 305-553-1000

6855 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-233-2030

www.wcsmiami.org Westwood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK2-12 305-274-3380 William A. Kirlew Jr. Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-474-4760 Worshiper’s House Of Prayer Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-200-3245 Yeshiva Elementary School Jewish (Special Emphasis) | Grades K-7 305-867-3322 Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes Jewish (All Girls, All Boys) | Grades JPK - 12th Grade 305-947-9477 Yvonne Learning Center Christian | Grades PK-12 305-758-3235

special emphasis / alt method Alexander Montessori Schoolv Montessori Method Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool 18 mos.-6 y/o 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814 Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 y/o 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540 Ludlam Road Campus Elementary Ages 6-12, Grades 1-5 14850 Sw 67th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995 Red Road Campus Preschool Ages 3-6 y/o 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274

alexandermontessori.com

American Academy of Pinecrest Home Study Program | Grades 10-12 305-251-5723 American Worldwide Academy Flexible Schedule/e-campus (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-456-5948 Apple Seed Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-K 305-557-5111 Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression Montessori Method | Grades PK – 8 786-738-1210 Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Method | Grades PK-4 305-534-8911 Cattiora Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-274-6509 The Children’s House Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-665-4686 Coconut Grove Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-444-4484

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The French American School of Miami Language Immersion Program | Grades PK-5 786-268-1914 Fusion Academy Miami v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 305-831-0041 Gables Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades K-1 305-567-1900 The Glory of God Christian School v Accelerated Christian Education | Grades K-12 305-884-4000 Golden Mittens Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-817-8888 Hollywood Education Literacy Project Study Technology Method | K-12 305-752-4003

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IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program / Supplemental | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992 International Bilingual Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-661-6434 Kid’s Haven Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K 305-621-0990 Kids for Kids Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K 305-232-0606 Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 305-248-2308

Le Petite Papillon Montessori | Grades PK-5 305-867- 4244 Lively Stones for Jesus Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 1-4 305-362-3991 MCA Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 305-442-2283 McGlannan School V Language-based Learning Difficulties | Grades 1-8 305-274-2208 Metropolitan International School World Based Curriculum | PK2-8 305-576-6070 Miami Nature Playschool Forest Kindergarten | Ages 3 - 8 years old Text: 786-499-2939 Miami Shores Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-756-7733 Miami Springs Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-883-0012 Montessori Academy at St. John’s Montessori | Grades NS-3 305-534-8234 Montessori Achievement Center Montessori | Grades 1-8 305-893-5994 Montessori Children’s Academy Montessori | Grades PK-2 305-225-3070

The Roig Academy v Language-based Learning Difference Grades K-8 Bilingual (Spanish) Preschool Ages 2-4 8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-235-1313

www.roigacademy.com

EDC Academy Of Excellence Special Education | Grades 1-12 305-758-9910

Sunrise School Of Miami Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8 305-297-6562

Educational Alternatives Special Education | Grade PK 305-221-5035

Sunset Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-PK 305-666-2008

Faith Fellowship School Special Education | Grades 3-9 305-246-5534

Temple Beth Shmuel Montessori All-girls Montessori (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-604-9101

Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy Special Education (Pentacostal) | Grades 2-10 305-626-9162

Temple Menorah Jewish Montessori Montessori (Jewish) | Grades NS-PK 305-866-2156

I Smile For Children Special Educationl | Grades K-4 305-302-5840

Village Montessori at Killian Montessori | Grades K 305-239375 Village Montessori Day School Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-898-9199 Von-wedel Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-893-9876

Winhold Montessori Schools Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-253-3225

Palmetto Bay Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 786-293-5353 Peterson Montessori Academy Montessori | PK-K 305-463-9085

Debbie School Special Education | Grades PK-2 305-243-3226

Stone Coast Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12 305-515-2826

Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes All-girls Montessori (Christian) | Grades K-7 305-823-2522

Mrs. Payan’s School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-661-2780

Cyrstal Academy Autism & Developmental Delays | Ages 5 - Adolocent 305-567-5881

Easter Seals Demonstration School & Child Development Center Special Education | Grades PK-12 305-547-4715

We Love Kids Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade K 305-885-2490

Montessori School of North Miami Montessori | Grades PK-6 321-639-2266

Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1 305-596-6966

St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori School Montessori (Episcopal) | Grades PK-5 (305)361-5080

Montessori Children’s House Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-380-0513

Montessori Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-388-9016

The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism Special Education | Grades 7-12 305-271-8790

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 305-901-2115

special education A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy Special Education | Grades K - 6 786-293-7000

Kesher L.D. Special Education (Jewish) | Grades 3-12 305-792-7060 Killian Oaks Academy Special Education | Grades PK 305-274-2221 Marian Center School and Services Special Education (Roman Catholic) | Grades 1-12 305-625-8354 Miami Learning Experience School Special Education | K-12 & Adult Continuing Education 305-275-5900 Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443 Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678 Schoolhouse Academy Special Education | Grades 10-12 305-552-1200 South Florida Child Development Center Special Education | Grades 2-9 305- 882-8119

Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 305-271-9771

United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning.

Special Education | Grades 8-12 305-325-1080

Beyond Expectations Academy Special Education | Grades 2-12 305-378-5775

Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Florida Special Education | Grades 1-8 305-445-7992

Carpe Diem Academia Special Education | Grades K-12 305-971-1230

The Victory Center Special Education | Grades NS 305-904-764-7781

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early childhood education Adventure Bay Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-441-4488

New Mirawood School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-983-4321 Plantation Methodist Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k 954-792-1710

Andover Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-577-9701

Precious Promise Academy Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K-1 954-731-1616

Cambridge School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-430-3388

Showers of Blessing Christian Daycare/Preschool (Pentecostal) | Grades PK-K 954-730-8775

Care & Share Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-1 954-630-3333 Creative Child Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-389-8245 Developmental Preschool Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-472-4673

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Little Me Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-433-5269

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Discovery Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-481-9500 First Steps Just for Kids Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-564-5437 Foundations Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Church of Christ) | Grades PK 954-667-0852 The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-k 954-443-2480 Hallandale House of Learning v Montessori Preschool | Ages 18 mos - 5 years old 954-454-5494 Happyland Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 954-463-6051 Harvard Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-748-0006 Hollywood Hills Private School Daycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K 954-983-1866 Kids of Promise Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K 954-989-7998 KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780

Nord Anglia Education School Early Childhood PK3 - Grade 12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org NSU University School v Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 954-262-4506

Pine Crest School

Southwest Ranches Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades PK-K 954-434-5252

Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 12

Summit-Questa Montessori School v

1501 NE 62nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100

Montessori Philosophy Toddler - Middle School

www.pinecrest.edu Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087

5451 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 954-584-3466

www.summitquesta.com Temple Sinai Early Childhood Learning Center Infants (6 weeks) - 5 years old 954-987-1694 Windsor Park Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756 Winfield Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

nonsectarian / traditional Academic School 4 Arts Fine Arts Conservatory School | Grades K - 12 954-237-6021 American Heritage School Grades PK-12 954-472-0022

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American Preparatory Academy Grades K-12 954-434-8936 Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8 954-963-2600

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Premier Academy School Grades 6-12 954-969-7172 The Randazzo School Grades NS-12 954-968-1750 The Sagemont School PK-12 954-389-2454 School Of Excellence Grades K-12 954-792-6118 Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805 West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424 Westlake Preparatory School Grades K-12 954-236-2300

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religious affiliations Abundant Life Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-979-2665

Candil Jacaranda School Grades PK-5 954-473-4400 Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514

Advent’s Early Childhood School Lutheran | Grades NS-PK 561-395-3631

Larson Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-561-2555

Emerald Hills School Grades K-6 954-964-9163

Advent School Boca v Lutheran | Grades K-8 561-395-3631

The Learning Center for Children Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-384-4884

Fort Lauderdale Prep School Grades PK-12 954-485-7500

KLA Schools v Reggio Emilia Preschool | Infant 3 months - 5 years old 305-377-0391

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Alazhar School Islamic | PK-8 954-722-1555

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All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-742-4842 Annunciation School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-989-8287

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 954-370-2161

Glades Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-8 954-755-6405

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-434-8820 Aukela Christian Military Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 954-929-7010 Beth Emet School Kindergarten - 6th Grade 954-680-1882

Parkridge Christian Academy Baptist | Grades NS-8 954-346-0236

Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-475-8584 Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8 954-978-6341 High Expectations Education Center Christian | Grades K 954-881-9677

Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8 954-522-2554 Brauser Maimonides Academy Jewish | Grades NS-8 954-989-6886

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Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-316-8301 Calvary Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 954-905-5100

Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-583-8112

Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5 954-485-7012

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Cardinal Gibbons High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-491-2900 Chaminade-Madonna Catholic (Marianist) | Grades 9-12 954-989-5150 Christ Church School Methodist | PK-5 954-771-7700 Cooper City Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 954-779-6221 Coral Springs Christian Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 954-752-2870 Covenant Teaching Fellowship Christian | Grades 2-6 954-649-3584 Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7 954-721-3471 Faith Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-974-2404 Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-581-2918 Five Star Academy Christian | Grades 1-2 954-680-7724 Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4 954-972-3444

Highlands Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-421-1747

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Parkway Christian Schoolv Christ, Character, Community Grades Pre-K2 - 8 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425

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Hochberg Lower School v Jewish Day School | Grades K - 5 954-299-3600 Hollywood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-322-4375

Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-8 954-731-7524 Point Of Grace Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-649-0145 Potential Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-434-1550

Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-467-0758

Pride and Joy Learning Center Christian | Grades NS-1 954-561-0175

Lighthouse Christian School Presbyterian | Grades K-8 954-941-7501

Posnack School v Jewish Day School | Grades K-12 954-583-6100 Redeemer Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 4-7 954-854-9983

Little Flower Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-922-1217 Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 954-323-8006 The Masters Academy Baptist | Grades PK-8 954-434-2960 Mount Bethel Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-462-0255

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Mt. Olivet SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-9 954-792-6010 Nativity Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-987-3300

Redeeming Word Christian Academy Christian | Grades K-5 954-485-1435 Rohr Bais Chaya Academy Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 954-788-8781 St. Andrew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-753-1280 St. Ambrose Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-427-2226 St. Anthony School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-467-7747 St. Bartholomew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-431-5253

New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842

St. Bernadette Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-432-7022

New Life Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 8-12 954-625-0251

St. Bonaventure Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-476-5200

Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12 954-434-3288

St. Coleman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-942-3500

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St. David Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-472-7086 St. Gregory The Great School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-473-8169 St. Helen Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-739-7094 St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-524-1990 Saint Mark Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-434-3777 Saint Mark's Episcopal School v Episcopal | Toddler - 8th Grade 954-563-4508 St. Stephen School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-983-2636

Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies Pentacostal | Grades K-6 954-358-0497 Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School Jewish | Grades K-5 954-358-4200 Temple Beth Am Jewish | NS-PK 954-968-4545 Trinitas Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-581-2744 Trinity Christian School Methodist | Grades PK-5 954-941-8033 Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-8 954-463-7471

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St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Christian College Preparatory Grades Pre-K2-12

Catholic College Prep High School Grades 9-12

5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-4600

2801 SW 12 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700

www.aquinas-sta.org

www.wa.edu Weston Christian Academy Classical Christian | Pre-K3 - 8th Grade 954-349-9224

Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School Islamic | Grades PK-8 954-741-8130 Sawgrass Adventist School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-473-4622 Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for Girls Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 954-927-5544 Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-772-5468

Sheridan Hills Christian Schoolv Classical Christian Education Pre-K to 12th Grade 3751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33021 954-966-7995

Conservatory Prep Senior High School v Special Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-680-5808 Coral Springs Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-K 954-344-0027 Elite Behavioral Health Center Special Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9 954-444-6287 Fidelis Academy Alternative Christian | Grades PK-8 954-712-1707 Green Children’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-946-7215 Gulfstream Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-455-2781 Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 4-12 954-785-1711 Little Flower Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-565-8205 Lycee Franco-American International School Language Immersion School | Grades PK-5 954-237-0356 Marblue Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-923-7100 Maria’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 954-421-9220

special emphasis / alt method Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-752-5038

Miami Lakes Montessori Christian Center Montessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7 954-443-3975 Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-435-4622

AEF Preparatory Schools v Alternative Education | Grades K-12 954-581-8222

Montessori Institute of Broward Montessori | Grades PK-4 954-472-9620

Anew-Generation Christian Leadership Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 6-12 954-306-3720

Montessori Ivy League Academy Montessori | Grades NS-PK 954-438-8808

Apple Tree Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-252-9250

Nationwide Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-802-0776

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Aventura Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-456-5609

Smith Christian University Christian | Grades 10-12 866-667-8133

BB International School Language/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5 954-946-2229

Soaring Eagles Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 954-709-0930

The Blake School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-584-6816

South Florida Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 2-12 954-655-3170

Christi / STEPSS Academy v Special Program/Alternative (Christian) | Grades K-12 954-749-6869

Paideia Classical Academy Classical Education | Grades PK-12 954-974-1121 Pembroke Park Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-893-0077 Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5 954-434-6337 Rainbow Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-989-1977

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Score Academy v Flexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 954-510-0600 Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18 954-404-7785

Paladin Academy College Prep Special Education | Grades K-12 954-431-4224 Sharon School of Excellence Special Education (Pentecostal) | Grades K-12 954-391-6080

Tamarac Learning Center Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 954-724-6287

South Florida Jewish Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-427-7788

Three Village Montessori Montessori School | Grades PK-3 954-581-2744

Westlake Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-236-2300

Woodlands Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 954-722-4880 Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-361-3405

special education Abi’s Place Special Education | Grades NS 954-752-4441 Access School Special Education | Grades 3-7 954-680-9494 AEF Westham Academy Special Education | Grades 6-12 954-581-8222 Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-752-7571 Bright Steps Forward Special Education | Grades K-12 954-376-3911 Broward Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-434-2980 Casablanca Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-415-1149

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Palm Beach early childhood education Bluffs School Daycare (Christian) | Grades PK 561-775-1430 Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020 Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262 Jupiter Academy v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-747-1003

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Palm Beach Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 541-968-4332

4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231

Peter Pan Preschool v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 561-622-3628

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www.centeracademy.com Divine Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 954-499-4638 Harvard International Academy Special Education | Grades 4-12 954-301-5828

Victory Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 561-965-5091

nonsectarian / traditional American Heritage School of Boca/Delray Grades PK-12 561-495-7272

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Baldwin Prep School Grades K-12 561-844-7700 The Batt School Grades PK-12 561-625-2288

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The Benjamin School v Independent Day School | Grades PK3-12 561-472-3451 Boca Prep International Preschool - 12th Grade 561-8521410

Church in the Gardens Preschool Preschool (Church of God) | Grades PK-K 561-622-3398

KLA Schools v Reggio Emilia Inspired 305-377-0391

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 561-391-9092

Forest Trail Academy Grades K-12 800-890-6269 Glades Day School Grades PK-12 561-996-6769

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Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12 561-416-9737 The Greene School Independent Day School | Ages 4 yrs - Grade 8 561-293-2888 Gulf Stream School Grades PK-8 561-641-7435 The King's Academy Grades PK-12 561-686-4244

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Primary Learning Place Grades PK-1 561-482-3772 Seacrest Christian Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK 561-276-5552

College-Prep High School Grades 9-12 Middle School Grades 7-8 3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9826

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Palm Beach Day AcademyV Independent Private School Lower Campus Pre-K2 – 3rd Grade 1901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-8815 Upper Campus 4th Grade – 9th Grade 241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-655-1188

www.pbday.org Pine Crest School Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 8 2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800

www.pinecrest.edu Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270 Unity School Grades Toddler - 8 561-276-4414 Wellington Collegiate Academy Grades 3-8 561-784-1776 The Wellington Preparatory School Grades PK-5 561-649-7900

religious affiliations Advent Lutheran School v Lutheran (AELC) | Grades K-8 561-395-3635 All Saints Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades Pre-K4 - 8 561-748-8994 Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11 561-261-4146 Berean Christian School Christian | Grades NS-12 561-798-9300

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Boca Raton Christian School Christian School | Pre-K3 – 12th Grade 561-391-2727

Cardinal Newman High School v College Preparatory (Catholic) | Grades 9-12 561-683-6266

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6 561-582-8624

Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-243-0715

RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349

Divine Savior Academy v Christian | Preschool - Elementary 561-359-3090

Rosarian Academy Independent Catholic School Age 1 through Grade 8

Donna Klein Jewish Academy Jewish | Grades K-12 561-852-3300 Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033 Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11 561-395-3011

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www.rosarian.org Sacred Heart School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-582-2242

Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-364-7388 Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507

Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000 St Ann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-3676

Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363

St Clare School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-622-7171

Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3 561-683-1780

St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1 561-793-1272

Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-470-5000

St. Joan of Arc School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-7974

Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917

St. John Paul II Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 561-314-2100

Lake Park Baptist School Grades Pre-K3-8 (561)844-274

St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K3 -8 561-732-2045

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St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-9160

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12 561-586-8216 Maranatha Christian Academy Church of God | Grades PK-8 561-622-8377

St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-655-1922

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Methodist Early Childhood Education Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades PK-K 561-368-1215 Meyer Preparatory v Jewish College Prep | 561-686-6520

Grades Junior K - 8th

Nativity Lutheran Church & School Lutheran | Grades K-4 561-622-4998 New Horizons Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades 4-12 561-433-5933 Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2 561-585-4053

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St. Luke School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-965-8190

St. Mark's Episcopal SchoolV Episcopal Grades PK2-8 3395 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-622-1504

www.stmarkspbg.org St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-395-8548

St. Vincent Ferrer School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-278-3868

Kentwood Preparatory School Special Education | Grades 1-12 561-649-6141

Education Place v Flexible Scheduling | Grades 1-12 561-753-6563

The Shepherd’s School Church of God | Grades PK-12 561-924-9578

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy v Montessori | Grades PK-8 561-487-3535

Solomon Schechter Day School Jewish | Grades K-4 561-750-4240

Spanish River Christian School Presbyterian Grades PK3-8 2400 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-5006

spanishriverchristianschool.com Suncoast Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades K-5 561-641-1446

French American International School Language Immersion | Grades K-6 561-479-8266 Fusion Academy Boca Raton v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 561-953-9365

boarding schools Admiral Farragut Academy College Prep Boarding & Military Program | Grades 8-12 727-384-5500

Jupiter Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-575-4331

Amerigo Boca Raton Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 312-416-1955

Le Petit Prince: The French School of Boca Raton Language Immersion | Grades PK-5 561-727-0221

The Bolles School College Prep Day/Boarding School | Grades Pre-K - 12 904-256-5030

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Montessori Independent Learning Center Montessori School | Grades PK-1 561-968-2642

Trinity Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 561-967-1900

Royal Palm Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-483-3838

Trinity Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 561-253-3950 Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-276-8458

Score Academy v Flex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 561-345-2855

West Palm Beach Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-689-9575

Space of Mind Social Homeschool | Grades K -12+ College Prep 561-894-8772

Yeshiva High School Jewish | Grades 9-12 561-417-7422

Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8 561-622-4173

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special emphasis • alt method Academic Private High School Alternative | Grades 6-12 561-929-7990

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Children’s House of Boca Raton Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-391-0074 The Children’s House of Wellington Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-790-3748

The Seal Academy Special Education | Grades 9-12 561-706-1004

The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12 561-997-2677

The Learning Foundation of Florida Alternative | Grades 2-12 561-795-6886

Torah Academy of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-465-2200

The Open Doorway Special Education | Grades K-12 561-434-2788

Turtle River Montessori School v Montessori | Grades NS-12 561-745-1995 The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8 561-627-0740 West Glades Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 561-479-4629

special education

Children’s Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-988-8288

Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Special Education | Grades K-8 561-642-3100

Claremont Montessori School Montessori | Grades 1-8 561-394-7674

Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12 561-689-2323

Coastal Middle & Senior High School Grades 9-12 561-842-6349

The Elles School Special Education | Grades 2-12 561-588-1954

Donahue Academy of Ave Maria Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 239-304-7068 Florida Prep Academy v Day Student & Boarding Programs Grades 5-12 321-723-3211 IMG Academy International Boarding School | Grades 5-12 941-739-3964 Lakeland Grace Academy Year-round Boarding School for Girls 863-647-1944 The Masters Academy Christian Boarding and ISP 407-971-2221 Monteverde Academy Grades PK-12 407-469-2561

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia Education School Grades 6 - 12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org The Vanguard School Grades 6-12 863-676-6091

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The Impact of Early Childhood Education

"Play is what pulls together the logical and creative parts of the brain.”

As parents, our greatest hope is that our children grow up to be joyful, responsible, kind, and well-rounded adults. There is no doubt that the early years of life are the most important.

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id you know that children achieve 90 percent of their adult brain volume by age 6?

Our brains develop in spurts that occur twice in a person’s lifetime - the first happening during ages 2-7 and another during adolescence.

At the beginning of these spurts, the number of connections between brain cells doubles, yielding faster learning than at any other point in life.

the child, family, and society. Before we dive into the impact of ECE, let’s understand what it entails and how to implement it in our daily lives.

Whether you are teaching your kids at home or have them in school, the focus areas (based on the CDC) should include:

That is why Early Childhood Education (ECE), the formal and informal education of kids ages 0-8, is vital. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) defines it as “more than preparation for primary school. It aims at the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.” Early childhood education can benefit

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• Cognitive development - Identifying similar objects, asking “Why?” • Socio-emotional development - Regulating/ expressing their emotions, making friends, and sharing • Motor skills - Including drawing and writing

how can we teach our kids these skills

how does the family impact the child

With this in mind, it is beneficial to teach your kids by play and human interaction. Fromberg shares these 2 concrete examples:

According to studyfinds.org, the average American family has 37 minutes a day of quality time as a family during the weekdays. Meanwhile, the average American spends around 3 hours a day on social media. Let that sink in. This disheartening statistic that can negatively impact our little ones is likely driven by:

Professor Doris Fromberg, Director of Early Childhood Teacher Education at Hofstra University, states the following during her TedX Talk “We need to consider that young children learn in quite different ways [than adults]. They learn by comparing physical experiences, by interactions with other people and their own feelings.

And they learn an enormous amount through their imagination... Play is what pulls together the logical and creative parts of the brain.”

• Roleplaying doctor and patient - Pretend the child is the doctor and the caretaker/ teacher is the patient that got hurt. This is a great way to see how kids will react in this situation, such as looking for a bandage or calling for help. It teaches critical thinking skills (If this happens, then what should I do?) and empathy.

• Building with blocks - Using blocks to build a house or any structure helps the child learn about spatial concepts like over and around. how does ece impact society

Education from an early age has a ripple effect.

It stems from the family (main caregivers), influencing the child, which leads to a (hopefully) capable adult that makes our society a better place.

Based on the CDC, early childhood education can: •

Protect against future onset of adult disease and disability

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Can reverse disadvantages some children experience (like adverse childhood experiences typically found in lower-income families)

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Increase the chances of lifelong employment, income, and health

Parents are typically their children’s first and most influential teachers. Children tend to imitate what their parents do and say. The question isn't so much "Are you parenting the right way?" as it is: "Are you the adult that you want your child to grow up to be?" says Brené Brown, the Houston-based writer, researcher, professor, and social worker.

• Distractions - They say that kids spell LOVE as T-I-M-E. There is no substitute for undivided attention when interacting with your kids. One way to improve your family’s quality time is by putting your phone in another room when you come home from work. When a device is within reach, it is tempting to constantly see if you have any notifications.

• Overscheduling - If you have your kids enrolled in too many activities, there is little opportunity to bond and teach them. Children need rest and time at home to experience boredom, which can foster creativity.

The good news is that we, as parents, can positively influence our children. Taking the extra effort to be present and lead by example will pay off in the long run.

The question isn't so much "Are you parenting the right way?" as it is: "Are you the adult that you want your child to grow up to be?"

- Brené Brown

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s research on family engagement in the early years (2016), it is evident that parents (or main caregivers) significantly impact the child. Below are the key findings of the research:

• Families with secure housing, health care, and access to nutritious food have positive effects on children’s development and lack of access to these basic resources can have adverse effects.

• Studies indicate that nurturing, responsive, and sensitive parenting promotes social-emotional competence and academic success.

• Parental health and mental health can impact parenting and children’s outcomes. For example, parental depression may contribute to less responsive parenting and is associated with anxiety and depression in children.

• Fathers’ involvement in their children’s learning has been found to have positive effects on children’s cognition, language, and social-emotional development.

• Other parental mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse, can also contribute to children’s behavioral and academic challenges.

• Infants and toddlers who are read to more often have better language and cognition skills than their peers who are read to less often.

• High-quality verbal interactions between young children and their caregivers predict vocabulary size.

• Family well-being is also a strong predictor of children’s school readiness.

• Financial stability during the early childhood years has been found to improve children’s academic achievement, promote positive behavior, and foster mental health.

“Everything I need to know, I learned in Kindergarten.”

This quote sums up the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE). The simple lessons we learned from sharing to playing fair have had a lifelong impact on us well into adulthood. The result of implementing ECE focus areas is a future adult who can regulate their emotions, problem-solve, prioritize, care for others, and more. As parents, we need to make sure we are the type of adults we want our children to become by minimizing distractions, engaging with our kids often, and protecting our mental health (rest, prayer). These are the foundations of effective early childhood education. ▪

“Everything I need to know, I learned in Kindergarten.”

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