Before & After School Enrichment Program
Contributing with families covering the needs for childcare before and after school hours
As a family-oriented program, we know the need for childcare before and after school hours. We provide early drop off where children are invited to come to school before the regular day begins to make your lives more manageable. This although apply to after school hours for VPK and school age children where under professional supervision and guidance are able to do homework and also participate in our enrichment activities.
Just 4 Kids Learning Academy of JAX, Inc. provides before and after school care to Mandarin Oaks Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, Greenland Pines Elementary, Loretto Road Elementary and Mandarin Charter School. Just for Kids Learning Academy has helped through its Before/After School Program to families near San Jose, Mandarin & Baymeadows.
Providing our programs in a safe and engaging environment is Just 4 Kids Learning Academy’s highest priority. We work in partnership with each community, school, and family to design the program that meets their specific needs. We draw upon the most effective academic enrichment, physical fitness, nutritional and life skill programs to challenge children and make learning fun. We provide a healthy snack.
Child Care Food Program
An adecuate Nutrition is Fundamental to get a Better Education.
Just 4 Kids Learning Academy, Inc. will be participating in the USDA Child Care Food Program sponsored by the State of Florida, Department of Health. The goals of this program are to provide nutritious and appetizing meals and snacks for children, introduce different types of foods, and help teach good eating habits. Just 4 Kids Learning Academy of JAX, Inc. will avoid serving overly sweet foods and encourage children to appreciate the natural flavors of a variety of wholesome foods.
Teachers are required to sit with the children at meal times and if appropriate, eat with them; however, teachers may not bring their own food to eat with the children.
Just 4 Kids Learning Academy of JAX, Inc. provides breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks. We also provide all baby food, cereal, juice and formula/milk. Mealtimes are pleasant and social learning experiences for children. Food is never used as an instrument of discipline. Breakfast is served from 7:15AM to 9:00AM. Weekly menus are posted in advance in the front lobby and parents may refer to these at any time.
Full health snacks are provided to after schoolers based on Child Care Food Program guidelines if your children stay extended hour additional snacks will be provided.
Enrichment Activities
We mix art and academics to fulfill a child’s curiosity
At Just 4 Kids Learning Academy of JAX, Inc. understands the importance of a balance between the learning academy and recreational activities. For that reason we are in the continuous process of incorporating activities to help develop children physically and mentally; some activities include:
Dance
Robotics - Coming Soon
Yoga
