Daycare and Early Learning

Daycare and Early Learning in Ponte Vedra Beach

At Collage Day School, we understand that every family’s needs are unique, and so are every child’s. That’s why we offer full-time, part-time, and custom daycare schedules designed to provide flexibility for today’s busy families while ensuring consistency and care for your little one.

Our Daycare and Early Learning programs combine trusted early childhood education with a warm, nurturing environment where children can safely explore, discover, and grow. Guided by caring teachers and research-based practices, our youngest learners build essential social, emotional, and academic foundations through play, exploration, and meaningful connection.

We’re proud to provide personalized care that supports the whole child, and the whole family. At Collage, your child isn’t just enrolled in a daycare program, they’re welcomed into a community that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and early learning at every step.

Dedicated Preschool Teachers Who Care About Every Child

At Collage Day School, our early learning philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child deserves individualized care and attention. Our highly-skilled daycare and early learning teachers are not only well-trained but also deeply committed to nurturing both the academic and emotional growth of your child. By viewing children as individuals, we tailor our approach to accommodate each child’s unique learning style, ensuring they thrive in a safe and supportive early learning center.

We maintain high academic expectations while respecting that children progress at different emotional and cognitive stages. This balance allows us to celebrate achievements across the developmental continuum and provide a foundation for lifelong success.

What our Early Learning Center Offers:

Fostering independence by helping children learn to become confident individuals apart from their parents
Providing a safe and supportive environment that encourages exploration, discover, and the development of new skills
Creating a language-rich atmosphere through books, nursery rhymes, songs, and conversations
Promoting self- care and environmental responsibility by encouraging children to care for themselves and their surroundings
Building positive self-concept and confidence through encouragement, success experiences, and respectful relationships
Nurturing social development in a community rooted in respect, cooperation, and empathy
Inspiring creativity through art, natural materials, and open-ended exploration
Partnering with, and supporting parents by offering educational resources and opportunities for involvement

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Collage Day School offers your child the highest quality of care, by providing them a safe and nurturing environment in which to explore the world around them. Our dedicated team of professionals relies on research-based practices, collaboration with families, and ongoing monitoring of developmental milestones to ensure your child is off to a healthy, happy start.

Because we believe a robust early childhood education sets the foundation for success as a student, we offer rich experiences to help your child grow into a motivated, confident, and joyful learner.

Collage Day School

Dynamic Curriculum

Collage customizes our curriculum and teaching methods to foster innovation and respond dynamically to student needs.

Mission-Driven Goals

Collage prides itself on being mission-driven, prioritizing the quality of education and our students experience over profit.

Autonomy for Leadership

At Collage, leadership has the autonomy to make decisions that directly benefit their students, teachers, and community.

Community Involvement

Collage actively participates in and contribute to the local community, strengthening our reputation and relationships.

Investing in Education

Collage has, and will always continue to reinvest directly into our school, ensuring funds benefit students, teachers, and families.

Franchise Schools

Standardized Curriculum

Franchise schools often adhere to a rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum mandated by the franchise. This limits flexibility to tailor programs to student needs.

Profit-Driven Goals

Franchise schools may prioritize profitability, which can result in cost-cutting that affect teacher salaries, resources, or extracurricular activities

Limited Autonomy for Leadership

School directors and staff in a franchise model may have limited decision-making power, as corporate policies and procedures dictate operations.

Limited Community Involvement

Franchise schools may not have the flexibility or initiative to engage with the local community through events, partnerships, or philanthropy.

Upfront / Ongoing Franchise Fees

Franchise schools allocate significant funds toward franchise fees and royalties, which could otherwise be invested in students, teachers, and families.

Academics & Curriculum

Our highly-skilled teachers are well-trained and genuinely care about each student and family. In viewing children as individuals, teachers can easily adjust to accommodate your child’s particular academic learning style.

Our goal is to maintain high academic expectations for each student, while recognizing that primary-age children naturally fall within various levels of emotional and cognitive growth. Our programs allow for the celebration of all talents and achievements along the developmental continuum.

Our Early Learning Teachers:

Assist children in learning how to become a separate individual from their parents
Provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages each child to explore and experience concepts and skills
Offer a language-rich environment through use of books, nursery rhymes, and music
Encourage each child to self-care and care for the environment
Build each child’s positive self-concept and self-confidence
Create a social environment built on a sense of community and respect
Use art work and objects from nature to nurture each child’s creativity
Support parents by providing educational tools and opportunities for participation

How Is Collage Different?

Low Student to Teacher Ratios
CPR/First Aid Trained Staff with On Site RN
Over 2,000 Hours Combined Staff Training
Florida Certified Teachers with Bachelor’s Degree
TimberNook Program Available for Students 2 Years and Up

For our 2 year olds, Collage Day School is proud to offer

Little Wild Ones

Little Wild Ones is an immersive outdoor experience designed to inspire young children to explore, create, and connect with nature through unstructured play. Rooted in the belief that outdoor play is essential for healthy development, this program encourages children to engage their senses, build confidence, and develop important physical, social, and cognitive skills…all while embracing the natural world around them.

Through open-ended activities such as digging, balancing, and imaginative play, children strengthen their bodies, problem-solving abilities, and resilience. The outdoor environment provides endless opportunities for curiosity and discovery, fostering independence and a deep appreciation for nature.

Little Wild Ones is more than just an outdoor playgroup, it’s a space where children are free to move, explore, and grow at their own pace, building the foundational skills they need for lifelong well-being.

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Because we believe a robust early childhood education sets the foundation for success as a student, we offer rich experiences to help your child grow into a motivated, confident, and joyful learner.

What is the Admissions Process at Collage Day School?

Families who are interested in applying to our program should begin the process as early as possible. Collage Day School offers a rolling admissions process and will offer open positions until each program is full for the school year.

Step 1: Inquire & Visit

We invite you to tour our campus so that you will have a personal connection to Collage’s teachers, curriculum and learning environment. We often find that your experience on a tour will help tell our story better than any other form of communication.

During your initial visit, our Head of Admissions will talk with you about your child and your expectations. This informal discussion allows us to understand more about your family, your own educational philosophies and your child’s needs, unique abilities, and personality.

You can schedule a tour online, or call our office for assistance. Please note that all prospective families are required to tour our campus prior to applying. Both virtual and onsite tours are available.

Step 2: Apply

Once you have decided that Collage is a good fit for your family, our being able to offer you a space depends upon our current availability and your preferred start date.

Our Infant programs are typically full and we maintain a waiting list. Enrollment priority is given to currently enrolled families seeking placement for another child.

Step 3: Enrollment

We will reach out to you when a space becomes available or once re-enrollment season ends for our current families.

If you choose to accept placement, you will be required to pay both an Application Fee and an Enrollment Fee. All enrollment is online via our FACTS Portal.

Step 4: First Day

Prior to your student’s first day, you will have the opportunity to schedule a “Meet The Teacher” Session where you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher.

In addition, the teacher will review the daily schedule, provide you with a supply list, and answer any questions you have related to classroom expectations and procedures.

Financial Assistance & Scholarships

Florida Students With Unique Abilities

The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) gives families of PK3-12 students a choice of financial assistance toward private school tuition and fees, tutoring, and additional costs. Children with one of 23 diagnoses including, but not limited to emotional, behavioral or intellectual disabilities are eligible to apply.

Notice to parents enrolling students under the FES-UA scholarship: Please note that our school accommodates students with disabilities in accordance with federal and local law. However, your child may not receive the types of accommodations or related services that your child maybe be entitled to receive at a public school as public schools have different obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA does not apply to private schools. We are happy to have a conversation with you about the accommodations that your child may need and receive at our school.

Who is Eligible? Students 3 years old to high school graduation or age 22, whichever comes first

Children with one of 23 diagnoses including, but not limited to: autism spectrum disorder, emotional, behavioral or intellectual disabilities, and rare diseases

What is Available? A scholarship worth on average $10,400 to cover the cost of private school tuition, instructional materials, home education, tutoring and additional costs.

Contact Collage Day School for Help and Information on Financial Assistance

Dress Code Policy

Collage Day School requires students to follow a unified dress code for ages 3 and up. Please note Lands’ End (Online) is the only place where you can purchase uniforms at this time. The preferred school number can be found below. Land’s End can take 6-8 weeks to ship uniforms so please consider this when ordering.

At Collage Day School, we believe that a consistent and polished appearance supports a positive and focused learning environment. Our dress code reflects school pride while offering comfort and flexibility.

Where to Order: Lands’ End

All approved school uniform items can be conveniently ordered through Lands’ End. Look for Collage Day School’s official shop to ensure items meet dress code standards.