Grand Ridge, FL

The Sunshine House in Marianna serves the Grand Ridge area with a comprehensive early childhood education program featuring the exclusive Sunshine House School Readiness Pathway curriculum. Their facility includes secure, age-appropriate classrooms with interactive technology, dedicated playgrounds for different age groups, and comprehensive safety protocols including secured entry systems. Teachers maintain low student-teacher ratios and participate in ongoing professional development. The center emphasizes literacy development, STEM activities, and social-emotional learning through structured play and hands-on experiences. They provide nutritious meals and snacks through their food program and maintain strong parent communication through daily reports and a dedicated parent app.

Little Angels Christian Academy provides faith-based early childhood education serving families in Grand Ridge and surrounding areas. Their curriculum integrates biblical principles with academic preparation using A Beka Book and other developmentally appropriate materials. The center features modern security systems including surveillance cameras and controlled access, with staff trained in CPR and first aid. Classrooms are designed to promote exploration and learning through various learning centers including reading nooks, dramatic play areas, and hands-on science stations. The academy emphasizes character development alongside academic readiness, offering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs and maintaining small class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child.

First Baptist Child Development Center has been serving Jackson County families including Grand Ridge for nearly two decades with a nurturing Christian environment. Their educational approach combines play-based learning with structured academic preparation, focusing on developing the whole child spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically. The center features secure facilities with fenced playgrounds, age-appropriate learning materials, and experienced teaching staff with low turnover rates. They offer comprehensive early learning programs including Florida VPK, with emphasis on literacy development, math readiness, and social skills. The center maintains strong safety protocols and provides regular parent communication through conferences, newsletters, and daily interaction.