Our COLCA Early Learning Program gives students unique opportunities to show creativity while learning to express themselves in a happy and safe environment.
A Spiritually Centered Daycare and Preschool
Our learning environment along with the curriculum used has been established around teaching a Biblical worldview. Interlaced in all the daily activities and lessons being taught are Biblical stories and concepts. We encourage children to practice applying the character qualities we teach in daily activities, including opportunities for serving others. Children also participate in chapel each week, singing and praising God.
A Focus on Social, Emotional, and Learning Development
Children develop social and emotional skills through everyday activities. We teach children to have and demonstrate concern for others, seek help to solve problems and be open to new experiences. Children learn how to thrive around other children through imaginative and cooperative play in class.
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Our teachers cultivate leadership by giving children daily opportunities to lead and contribute to the class using small “job responsibilities” as a line leader, calendar helper, special helper, or through other roles. We also provide opportunities for children to experience cultural diversity.
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Children develop fine motor skills through everyday activities that involve coloring, cutting, painting, writing, and more. Children enjoy exercise and learn to control their movement at recess and in teacher/child-directed games.
Daycare Program
The Daycare program follows a standard academic school year calendar (August to May). Daily hours are 7:45 am - 3:30 pm. An additional summer program is available upon request and with available openings.
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Extended daycare is available from 3:30 - 6:00 pm for $15 a day or $55 a week.
Preschool Program
The Preschool program also follows a standard academic school year calendar (August to May) with daily hours of 7:45 am - 3:30 pm.
Classes are comprised of a Pre-K 3 and 4 group, as well as a solely Pre-K 4 group. Free VPK Vouchers can be obtained at http://www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk.​
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESCHOOL:
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Applicants need to be age-appropriate for the desired class:
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For Pre-K3 students must be at least 3.5 years old by August 1st.
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For Pre-K4 students must be 4 years old by September 1st.
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Applicants are required to be fully potty-trained.
APPLICATION FOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM
Please check with school office before submitting an application for Daycare, as our space is very limited and spots may not be available.
Step 1
Complete our online Inquiry Form to let us know of your interest, or contact our Admissions Office so we can answer your specific questions and help you to learn more about City of Life Christian Academy.
Step 2
We encourage families to visit our beautiful campus and see our programs and educational opportunities in action. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a campus tour, to do so we do require Step 1 be done if Step 3 is not started yet. This can be scheduled as a "Tour Only" appointment, or combined to also meet with one of our School Administration which is required to complete our Admissions process.
Step 3
Complete an admissions application. By completing the application form and submitting the non-refundable $75 application fee*, you will be assigned an admissions checklist outlining supporting documents to submit in consideration for admission. After we receive your application, your child will be added to our candidate pool for Preschool.
* Family application fees are: $75 = first one, $50 = second, $25 = each application after.
Step 4
Carefully review the admission checklist assigned to you in the application portal. You are required to upload a copy of the applicant's birth certificate and, if applicable, the VPK certificate. You may wait until the enrollment process to supply the required immunization and school physical forms. Additional admissions requirements to note that are non-negotiable are as follows:
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If necessary, we will contact you to schedule on-campus testing.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESCHOOL:
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Applicants need to be age-appropriate for the desired class:
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For Pre-K3 students must be at least 3.5 years old by August 1st.
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For Pre-K4 students must be 4 years old by September 1st.
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Applicants are required to be fully potty-trained.
Step 5
​Apply for a Florida VPK Certificate, visit here to create an account or use your email address. You will need following items to complete this application process:
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Child's birth certificate,
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Proof of Florida residency by file or photo attachment,
Once you have received the VPK Certificate of Eligibility voucher, bring this certificate to City of Life Christian Academy.​​
Step 5
Our Admissions Office will review all submitted materials and, once a decision is made, we will send you an email correspondence regarding your admissions status and next steps.