We want parents to be as involved as possible in the education of their children. We also understand how much many parents value staying informed of all school activities and having opportunities to contribute to the positive experiences of their kids and their friends. At Smokey Bear Kiddy College, we are committed to keeping you updated through our website, newsletter, meetings and front office.
Is Your Child Old Enough For VPK?Smokey Bear Kiddy College is a year-round program that offers all day care for children ages 12 months to 5 years. We are an approved Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Provider.
We offer Aftercare, Full day during school breaks and holidays and Summer Camp, for school age children up to 11 years of age.
Smokey Bear Kiddy College picks up aftercare students from Duval Early Learning Academy, Fearnside Family Services Center, M.K. Rawlings, W.A. Metcalfe and Stephen Foster Elementary Schools.
Parents wishing to enroll their children in the center are always welcome to call and set up an appointment with the center office or on this website. Prospective families are encouraged to come and tour the center, meet the director and their child(ren)’s Lead Teacher(s).
Tours are scheduled at the parent\’s convenience, however, due to rest time and in consideration of the children\'s daily routines, we encourage tours to be scheduled between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Smokey Bear Kiddy College is open from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Our daily activities and program consists of a flexible schedule that has been created to provide diversity and challenge for children in all age groups. We offer a structured program for children of all ages that includes a year round curriculum. Our activities include school readiness skills, arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor play and story time.
Part of our goal at Smokey Bear Kiddy College is to help busy parents by entertaining and taking good care of their kids while they work. But that doesn’t mean playtime and learning should be reserved for the classroom. In fact, reviewing things learned in school in a different environment can help with retention, and engaging in at-home activities different from those of the classroom can help parents bond with their children and benefit the kids’ language and cognitive development. Here are some activities you can enjoy with your kids at home.
You can keep up with ELC vouchers by visiting ELC Alachua. You can also apply for school rediness and VPK using ELC Alachua.
We always encourage parents to visit and volunteer at Smokey Bear Kiddy College. Our newsletter provides information about the school’s schedule, extracurricular activities and happenings year round. Visit the front office to receive detailed information about our upcoming programs, sign up and participate in our volunteer orientation session. Subscribe to our newsletter today!
Smokey Bear Kiddy College is a great environment for children. The staff does an excellent job ensuring my daughter has a place where she feels safe and cared for. I've seen so much progression since she's been attending!
My son looks forward to daycare everyday! Mr. Josh does a good job making sure my son's needs are met.
I wasn't sure how my children were going to do in a new environment, but the caregivers made sure my children felt safe and enjoyed coming every day! I'm so thankful for the CPK program and the immense amount of progress my children have made since attending! I couldn't have asked for a better daycare for my children. Thank you!!