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WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE OPEN ARMS 

 

Excellence in Education

 

  • Long-tenured teachers
  • Low staff-to-child ratios
  • Outstanding VPK Program - Awarded Excellence in Programming by Alachua County
MEET OUR TEACHERS

 

Faith Based Foundation

 

Nurturing, faith based, learning environment:

  • Bible Time in the Classroom
  • Weekly Chapel
  • Reading time led by church members several times a week

 

 

Convenient for

Busy Families

 

  • Located minutes from University of Florida
  • Free on site parking available for enrolled families (UF employees/students)
  • Calendar aligned with UF academic schedule

 

Safety and Communication

 

  • Clean well-maintained facility
  • Level 2 background screening for all staff and volunteers
  • Clean, well-maintained classrooms
  • Covered playgrounds and indoor play spaces for all weather fun
  • Daily communication through Procare app

 

Enrichment Programs

 

We offer a wide variety of enrichment programs for our students, including:

  • Dance
  • Soccer Shots
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Other special events and programs throughout the year

 

Family Events

 

More than a Preschool - A Community

Throughout the year, families are invited to participate in events to build friendships and create lastime memories:

  • Trunk or Treat
  • Parents Night Out
  • Vaction Bible School
  • Christmas and Lenten Programs
CONTACT US TO ENROLL OR ASK FOR A TOUR