Little Grove Academy
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CHILDCARE CENTER IN FRUITCOVE

Where every child grows at their own pace

At Little Grove Academy we pair close, individual care with hands-on, play-based learning, in a setting built for exploring, stumbling, and growing — like a grove, where every tree grows differently and all of them belong to the same wood.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

Three roots behind everything we do

Individual care

Small groups by age and one lead teacher who knows each child, their pace, and their interests — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

Learning through play

Guided play is the method, not the reward — it's how language, motor skills, and self-regulation are built in the early years.

A community of families

Daily reports, an open-door policy for visits, and teachers you can reach at drop-off and pickup — we grow alongside your family, not just your child.

PROGRAMS

A classroom for every stage

6 weeks – 12 months

Seedlings (Infants)

Individual sleep and feeding routines, sensory play, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

1 – 2 years

Sprouts (Crawlers)

Active exploration, first words, and the first steps toward independence — with warm, consistent limits.

2 – 3 years

Saplings (Early Preschool)

Pretend play, songs and rhymes, and the first real agreements about getting along in a group.

3 – 4 years

Branches (Preschool)

Letters, numbers, and hands-on science through real projects — more structure, without losing the play.

4 – 5 years

Canopy (Pre-K)

Kindergarten readiness: early reading and writing, math thinking, and personal independence.

A DAY IN THE GROVE

What an ordinary day here feels like

6:30 am

Arrival and free play

A personal welcome and quiet activities while the rest of the group arrives.

8:00 am

Breakfast

A balanced meal served in the classroom, at tables grouped by age.

9:00 am

Circle time and guided activity

Language, music, or science, following each classroom's weekly plan.

10:30 am

Outdoor play and gross motor time

Playground time outside (or in the movement room on rainy days).

12:00 pm

Lunch and nap

Rest time matched to each child's age and needs.

3:00 pm

Snack and projects

Art, blocks, or dramatic play in small groups.

5:00 pm

Free play and pickup

A quick, personal update for each family about their child's day.

DIRECTOR'S DIARY

Little stories from our days

From time to time, our director shares a small story from inside the Grove — a classroom moment worth remembering.

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Ms. Manuela, Director
October 2026

The littlest gardener

This morning, one of our Saplings friends found a ladybug on the playground fence and refused to let anyone touch it — "She's resting," he said — until he'd walked three of his classmates over, one by one, to see her for themselves.

By snack time the whole table was drawing ladybugs, and our science shelf has a new "bug watching" corner that the children asked for themselves. It's these small, unplanned moments — curiosity leading the whole room — that remind us why we build so much open time into every day.

— Ms. Manuela

HOURS AND LOCATION

Plan your visit

Hours of operation

Monday – Friday6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday – SundayClosed
HolidaysClosed

Location

1461 Fruit Cove
Jacksonville, FL 32259

CONTACT

Email or call us directly

We answer every message ourselves — no auto-replies. Copy the email or phone number and tell us your child's age and which days you need.

Email
admin@littlegroveacademy.com
Phone
(904) 615-1595

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