Developmentally Appropriate Programs

Early Learning Programs
ECS provides programs based on the latest research showing the impact of early activities on brain development. Bright, colorful environments encourage exploration, engaging playthings stretch young imaginations and develop motor skills, and shared stories and rhymes build language skills. Developing language skills are supported through meaningful conversation, where teachers expand on children’s ideas and explore new ideas together.

Infant Program (6 weeks-11 months)
Our infant program is based on the latest research showing the impact of early activities on brain development. We offer a bright, colorful environment to encourage exploration. Engaging playthings stretch young imaginations and develop motor skills. Shared stories and rhymes build early language skills.

Toddler Program (12-23 months)
In our toddler programs, children enjoy dramatic play, creative movement, and artistic expression activities built around monthly themes. Hands-on activities in learning centers encourage child-directed cognitive development and social skills.

Early Preschool Program (24-36 months)
Our early preschool programs nurture curiosity, initiative, persistence, reasoning, and problem-solving – the essential elements of lifelong learning. Each day’s lessons include learning centers and group activities to provide children the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.

Preschool Programs (3-5 years)
In our preschool programs, children explore their world with curiosity and delight. To ensure that our preschoolers develop the skills they need to enter school ready to learn, our thematic curriculum emphasizes early literacy skills, including book knowledge and appreciation, phonological awareness, alphabet recognition, print awareness, early writing, and oral language development.

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is a state funded program that prepares young children for successful Kindergarten experience by fostering emergent literacy skills, socio-emotional growth and a love of learning. If your child turns 4 by September 1st, they are eligible to participate in Florida’s Free VPK education program during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Episcopal Children's Services Early Learning Center
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 500
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
904-519-2800 fax: 904-519-2802
Hours: Monday - Friday
(6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

• Accredited by APPLE

• Small class sizes that allow for individualized lesson plans developed to meet each child’s individual needs

• Serving Children 6 weeks to 5 years of age

• Holistic Approach to learning

• School Readiness Curriculum featuring Links to Literacy

• Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) participate

• We now offer WatchMeGrow camera system
(Allows you to watch your child online via streaming video and share in their day!)

Offering the following enrichment programs:

Computers - Quality computer education for young children
Martial Arts
Ballet/tap
Playball - Sport & Child Development Specialists
Gymnastics
Rock Climbing
Spanish
Sign Language
Parental Workshop Programs

Full Day Programs – Weekly Tuition
Episcopal Children’s Services Preschool provides full-day programs designed for working parents who desire full-day education and enrichment programs for their children. Tuition includes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.

Rates for Exchange South for the 2011-2012 School Year