About – Creative Early Learning Academy

ABOUT US

A Place to Learn and Grow

Welcome to Creative Early Learning Academy — where every child’s journey begins with curiosity, joy, and meaningful connections.

At Creative Early Learning Academy, we are committed to creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive at their own pace. We understand that early childhood is a crucial time of exploration and development, and we’re honored to be a part of each family’s learning adventure.

Rooted in decades of experience in early childhood education, our approach blends proven educational practices with deep care and compassion. We believe that every child is unique and deserves personalized support that encourages confidence, discovery, and self-expression.

01 Our Learning Philosophy

At Creative Early Learning Academy, we believe every child is unique and full of potential. Our programs and environments are thoughtfully designed to support each child’s individual growth, interests, and natural curiosity.

Our classrooms feel warm and welcoming—like a second home—where children feel safe to explore, discover, and express themselves. Our educators carefully observe and support each child’s ideas, needs, and interests, providing guidance that encourages confidence and independence.

We value child-led learning and believe children should have an active voice in their educational journey. By observing and documenting learning experiences, we gain insight into each child’s interests and use that understanding to plan meaningful, age-appropriate learning opportunities that support well-rounded development.

02 Our Approach to Learning

We follow developmentally appropriate practices, using both formal and informal observations to monitor each child’s growth and progress. Through ongoing assessments, we gain insight into each child’s developmental milestones and learning needs, allowing us to provide thoughtful, individualized support.

Assessment tools we use include:
1. Ages and Stages Questionnaires
2. Teaching Strategies Assessments (conducted three times per year)

The information gathered from these assessments helps us thoughtfully adapt our curriculum to meet the individual needs of every child, ensuring a balanced and supportive learning experience.

Curriculum & Learning Domains

Creative Early Learning Academy uses the Frog Street Curriculum across all classrooms. This comprehensive, dual-language curriculum is designed to support diverse learners and promotes growth across ten essential learning domains, including social-emotional development, language, literacy, physical development, and cognitive skills.

Our curriculum encourages curiosity, exploration, and active engagement—helping children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

A Nurturing Learning Environment

Our center provides a safe, loving, and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace.

Children are given daily opportunities to explore, experiment, and engage in meaningful social interactions while developing independence and confidence.

Nutrition & Wellness

We believe proper nutrition plays a vital role in early development. Our facility provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks, all prepared to meet USDA nutritional guidelines.

Creative Early Learning Academy participates in the USDA Child Care Food Program, ensuring that every child receives well-balanced, nutritious meals that support healthy growth and learning.

Safety, Licensing & Accreditation

The safety and well-being of our children is our highest priority.

1. Licensed by the State of Florida, meeting and exceeding childcare licensing standards
2. APPLE Accredited and holder of Florida Gold Seal Status
3. Security cameras installed in all classrooms and playground areas
4. Secure, controlled access to classrooms
5. All teachers hold current CPR and First Aid certifications