Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)

PRE-K  |  4 Years Old

Wow, just one year left before kindergarten! Our two goals for your children are to prepare them for kindergarten and make their final preschool years ones to remember!

Education

EDUCATION IS THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO

We have one of the highest kindergarten readiness rates in the city. Our kids all well prepared for their future education. Their future success starts here.

SAFETY

Safety of your child is our #1 priority

Every choice we’ve made at our center is to ensure the safety of your child. From the proper beds and mattresses, to fun but age-appropriate toys, and of course our incredible staff that will care for your child like their own.

GROWING

GROWING AND LEARNING

THEY:

  • are accepting of others
  • enjoy playing with their peers
  • enjoy helping those around them as they try to gain more independence

CHALLENGES

  • become more demanding and competitive with others as they play
  • our priority is to explain equality, humility, and empathy

WE WORK ON THEIR:

  • reading and writing and math skills
  • critical thinking
  • creative thinking
  • music and movement
  • healthy meals
  • empathy

Our little VPKs have completed the milestone of going through preschool and learning as much as they have. They are completely accepting of others and enjoy playing with their peers. Helping those around them becomes important to them and will do anything asked as they try to gain more independence.

CHALLENGES

These little ones will at times become more demanding and competitive with others as they play, but in this age group, it is our priority to explain equality and humility. This is the last year in preschool before moving on to Kindergarten so at Springview Academy we make sure to make it special and memorable.

FEEDBACK

You tell us what you'd like

Your preferences are incredibly important to us, so please let us know all about your little one and we’ll do our best to cater our care to their needs.

Our VPK Program Children flourish in routine!

Toddlers feel confident in themselves and secure about their world when they know what to expect. Which is why we have carefully designed a routine that best fits their natural rhythm and your schedule!

ARRIVAL TIME  |  6:30am-9:00am

  • Your VPK’er Gets A Warm Welcome From Our Teachers and Staff
  • Yummy Healthy Breakfast (8:00am)
  • Personal Hygiene Care Routine (diapering/potty/handwashing)
  • Free Play (we arrange self-directed activities that help your child gain indepedence and learn about themselves!)

TRANSITION  |  9:00am

CIRCLE TIME  |  9:05am-9:30am

  • Teacher-directed Activities (Where they can share their thoughts, ideas, and spend time with their peers by participating together – great for their continuous language development and expanding emotional and social skills)

LEARNING CENTER  |  9:30am-10:00am

  • Learn about different subjects at school in a fun manner
  • The class is divided up in activity rotations (puzzle play which helps stimulate critical thinking; coloring which promotes creating thinking)

WRITING/READING ACTIVITIES  |  10:30am

  • Activities that develop their language and social skills as they begin to write and read, resulting in a headstart in the literacy learning process

MATH EXERCISES  |  11:00am

  • Exercises geared to expand cognitive and critical thinking

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT  |  11:30am

  • Great way to refresh the children and get them excited for the rest of the day
  • Allows for expression of their creative thinking as they sing and dance along with their peers and teachers

LUNCH  |  12:00pm-12:30pm

  • All meals* provided in our preschool follow the USDA child care food program

OUTSIDE  |  12:30pm-1:00pm

  • Outdoor activities that promote fine and gross motor development

NAP/QUIET TIME  |  1:00pm-2:00pm

  • Time for refreshing their attentiveness and recharging for the rest of the day

SNACK TIME  |  2:00pm-3:00pm

PLAY  |  3:00pm-5:00pm

  • Continue their rotations into different activities led by their teacher

AFTERCARE  |  5:00pm

*We ensure your VPK’er gets a healthy balanced meal. An example includes milk, pulled chicken with an optional sauce, corn or other vegetable, macaroni and cheese, and peaches. Yum!

Frequently asked questions

On your first day here’s a list of the items to bring with you:

  • Book Bag (no wheels)

Each Day:

  • Please bring with you an extra change of clothes including an underwear and a pair of socks in a labeled zip-lock bag in case of any accidents.

Additionally please write your child’s name on ALL of his/her supplies!

**DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE CHECKLIST HERE!

Students in both the preschool and the upper school must wear a uniform daily.

The uniform for students in the preschool consist of an aqua blue or fuchsia school t-shirt and khaki embroidered shorts. Students enrolled in the upper school must wear a blue, navy or orange school polo and khaki pants or skirt. All students must wear closed toe shoes. In the event that it is cold students may wear a navy school cardigan or plain navy sweater.

Our center uses Preschool2Me, an app that connects parents and the childcare center by providing digital daily reports, pictures and messages. In addition, parents may phone or e-mail us at any time. Parents may also request a parent/teacher meeting. We have an open-door policy, so parents may drop in at any time, but please stop by the office so that we can make sure the visit is not disruptive to the child or the classroom.

We gladly welcome parents to join us for celebrations, birthdays and presentations. A teacher may also ask for parent volunteers to help with an activity. If you would like to participate you may always ask the administration for opportunities. All parents who volunteer in the child’s class must pass a level 2 DCF fingerprint clearance.

Infants nap every day from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

A developmental assessment in conducted annually. In addition, formal assessments are conducted quarterly. These assessments not only help parents to understand where their child is in his or her development, but also what areas can be strengthened. These assessments guide us, as educators, in developing our curriculum so that it matches the needs of the children in the class.

Yes, Springview Academy is accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). In addition, we are also the only Disney Certified Childcare Center in North Dade, Florida.

We take the safety of our campuses very seriously. Our school is assessed for safety by the local police department in addition to having all our teachers and staff have all attended active shooter trainings. In addition, there are multiple security check points:

  • Secured front entry door.
  • Only authorized admittance. Unauthorized persons must wait to be assisted by a staff member.
  • Immediate photo identification on office staff computers as parents and children enter to verify identity.
  • Instant electronic record of your child’s arrival and departure.
  • Computerized record of all individuals authorized to pick up your child.
  • Security cameras throughout to ensure safety.
  • Keypad system for access to the school.

You must give a minimum one month’s notice if you intend to withdraw your child from school, and partial months of attendance must be paid in full.

All students should bring an “emergency” change of clothes. Children who are not potty trained should also bring diapers and wipes as needed.

Our school is open from 6:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Every single staff member at Springview Academy is First Aid and CPR certified.

Our preschool is an Early Learning Coalition provider and accepts their School Readiness and VPK program. Our Upper School accepts the Step Up for Students Scholarship, McKay Scholarship and Hope Scholarship. Co-pays may apply.

To keep our children, their families and our staff healthy, we require that any child with a fever, vomiting or contagious disease be kept at home. We ask that children go fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Students with contagious diseases must bring a clearance letter from the doctor upon their return to school.

We hope you do! We encourage you to visit while the program is in session to get the full experience. We offer individual tours during the day as well as one Open House in the beginning of the school year.

One of the best daycares/School I have step foot in! Very clean, organized, and welcoming. Teachers and Staff very professional, friendly, and respectful. They are very caring towards the kids. Kids are treated fairly and equally, they learn tons! You will NOT be disappointed with this place! Strongly recommended.
Maria PortobancoParent
Maria Portobanco
By far the best decision I made putting my daughter at Springview Academy. What an amazing school. My daughter loves it and comes home everyday happy. The teacher and staff are amazing and caring. Everything is always super organized and clean. I highly recommend this school for any parent looking for a fun learning environment filled with kindness and enthusiasm..
Claudia LopezParent
Claudia Lopez
I was nervous putting my two-year-old daughter in daycare for the first time, but after meeting the teachers and staff members of Springview Academy I knew she was in great hands. Every day she wakes up excited to go to school and every afternoon she comes home with a huge smile on her face. I am looking forward to making memories with my daughter and the Springview Academy staff in the years to come.
Jessica MijaresParent
Jessica Mijares
We came to SpringView Academy, both locations, with #Aetkidsfitandfunbus and I absolutely loved the teachers there...They treated the kids like their own children...Highly recommended...A+
Tanya WilliamsParent
Tanya Williams
Springview Academy, a school that touches lives!
Ms. GabyTeacher
Ms. Gaby
Adrian will be starting this August and we couldn’t be happier!
Angie PerezParent
Angie Perez
Springview is an amazing school. My daughter has been there since she was one. She is now 5 and attending Springview academy prep and she loves it. The staff always treats you like family.The teachers are very caring and professional. We couldn’t ask for a better school.
Angela Anaya-PalaciosParent
Angela Anaya-Palacios
I love this school! Could not have asked for a better school to have my daughter in. She is learning so much! And the teachers are all great! Thank you for all you do!
Ada OlivaresParent
Ada Olivares
I love this school! And the teachers are all great! Thank you!
Luceidy LopezParent
Luceidy Lopez
My son is on his 2nd year here (2yr old & 3yr old class) and I will keep him here for VPK as well. I love the staff, it's always clean and I feel my child is safe. They always have activities for the kids (like the Christmas show, Hispanic heritage parade, and this year snow day) and they encourage the parents to be involved. I truly recommend this place to anyone who is in this area as they do give the best they can to make sure your child is educated and taken care of.
Crysty MorandoParent
Crysty Morando
The best DAYCARE in town!
Natalie MunozParent
Natalie Munoz
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Joyce Amaro

VPK Teacher

Joyce Amaro was a Springview Academy parent prior to being a teacher. She started working with us in 2015 as a teacher assistant in the 3’s classroom. Her sweet, calm demeaner quickly won over all the students and parents. She likes to read, shop and listen to music but her true enjoyment is spending time with her 4-year-old daughter and 1-year old son, both students at Springview Academy.

Melissa Alonso

VPK Teacher

This is Melissa’s Alonso’s second year at Springview Academy, but she has worked in the childcare field for the last 6 years. She started her career as a special needs aftercare and summer camp counselor for a nonprofit organization that works with at risk youth. Her structured and motivating character pushes her students to be their best. Her goal is to teach her students that nothing is impossible if they try. She likes to fish and horseback ride with her husband and daughter.

Sucel Muniz

VPK Teacher

Sucel Muniz always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She has a degree in Spanish Education and has been in the early education field for 14 years and at Springview Academy since 2015. Over the years she has taught toddlers through VPK. She receives praise from administrators and parents for her classroom management and impeccably organized classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 2 boys, reading and exercising.

Bianca Fermin

VPK Teacher Assistant

This is Bianca Fermin’s second year working in childcare and her first year at Springview Academy. Her kind and supportive personality have already made her an asset to the center. She is a third-year pediatric nursing student and enjoys reading and baking when she isn’t working or studying.

Terri Valdez

VPK Teacher

Ms. Terri started her career in the medical field but always had a passion for children. After 11 years as a teacher she joined Springview Academy of Hialeah in 2018. Ms. Terri’s calm and creative personality is an asset to her students and our center. She enjoys reading non-fiction novels and spending time with her husband and two children.

Call 305-456-5207 or fill out the form HERE to book your tour.