Our Programs
The Right Program for Every Stage of Childhood
From curious toddlers to school-age learners, our age-specific programs are designed to meet children exactly where they are — and help them grow beyond where they thought they could go.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is a gentle, play-based introduction to the world of learning. In a safe and nurturing environment, toddlers explore sensory activities, develop early language skills, build social confidence, and begin forming the habits that will serve them for life.
- Sensory & hands-on play activities
- Language and vocabulary development
- Social skills — sharing, taking turns, making friends
- Potty training support and guidance
- Consistent daily routines for security
- Gentle introduction to group settings
Preschool Program
Our Preschool Program sparks a genuine love of learning through hands-on projects, imaginative play, and teacher-guided exploration. Children develop early literacy, number sense, scientific curiosity, and creative expression in a joyful, structured environment.
- Early literacy — letters, phonics, pre-reading
- Number sense and pre-math concepts
- Science exploration and nature discovery
- Arts, crafts, music, and movement
- Social-emotional learning and conflict resolution
- Circle time, storytime, and group projects
Free VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)
As an approved Florida VPK provider, we offer the state-funded Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program at absolutely no cost to eligible families. Our VPK curriculum is designed to build the academic, social, and emotional foundations children need to enter kindergarten confident and ready.
- State-funded — FREE for all eligible 4-year-olds
- Kindergarten readiness curriculum
- Reading and writing foundations
- Math concepts and number recognition
- Structured daily schedule mirroring kindergarten
- Progress reports and family conferences
School-Age Care
Our School-Age Care program provides safe, enriching before and after school care for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. On school holidays and summer breaks, we offer full-day programming packed with enrichment activities, outdoor adventures, and creative projects.
- Before and after school care
- Homework help and academic support
- Full-day holiday and summer programs
- Enrichment activities — STEM, arts, sports
- Supervised outdoor play and recreation
- Healthy afternoon snack provided
What Is VPK?
Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program is a free, high-quality early education program for all 4-year-olds in Florida. The program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten and is available at no cost to families of eligible children. Tellas Children Preschool is a proud approved VPK provider.
Eligibility: Your child must turn 4 on or before September 1 of the program year. Contact us or visit the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County to confirm eligibility and register.
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