The Playgarden by the Sea Waldorf Inspired
Tel:
(904) 241-3259
The Playgarden by the Sea preschool and Kindergarten is located just two blocks from the beach and is a perfect place for children to explore, grow and create.
We have the first Ocean Forest Kindergarten which is the first in the South East US and is a 100% outdoor nature program.
We focus on the whole child, head, heart and hands. Our literacy rich curriculum includes play, music, poetry, movement, bread-baking, gardening, painting, and frequent walks to the beach.
We are a LifeWays representative site inspired by Waldorf traditions.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 75 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The Playgarden is a Jacksonville Beach pre-school and kindergarten located just blocks from the beach. It is a perfect place for children preschool to kindergarten to explore, grow, and create. We also have the first Ocean Forest Preschool program that is 100% emersed in nature rain or shine.
- In early childhood, daily life experience is the "curriculum". The child`s relationships to the caregivers and to the environment are the two most important aspects through which the child can experience healthy life rhythms and routines. These include the "nurturing arts" of rest and play, regular meal times, exploring nature, practical/domestic activities, social creativity, music, and simple artistic activities. The Playgarden is a LifeWays of North America representative site, the first in Florida. We also offer the first Forest Kindergarten program in the southeast US. We continue to grow the Jacksonville Beach pre-school, Jacksonville Beach kindergarten and Ponte Vedra pre-school communities.
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