Saint Marks, FL

The Goddard School in Tallahassee serves the broader Saint Marks area with a premier early childhood education program featuring F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. Curriculum includes STEAM learning, language development, and social-emotional skills. They provide nutritious meals and snacks and maintain comprehensive safety protocols including regular drills and background-checked staff.

The Learning Pavilion provides comprehensive childcare services to families in the Saint Marks region with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes early literacy, mathematics, and social development. Their certified early childhood educators implement Creative Curriculum and Florida VPK standards. The center features secure biometric entry, CCTV monitoring, and USDA-approved meal programs. Classrooms are designed with learning centers for dramatic play, blocks, art, and reading. They offer extended hours and maintain excellent staff retention rates with ongoing professional development requirements.

KinderCare at Crawfordville serves the Saint Marks community with a nationally-recognized early childhood program located approximately 15 minutes away. Their curriculum focuses on whole-child development through phonics-based reading readiness, hands-on math and science activities, and character education. The center maintains NAEYC accreditation standards with degreed lead teachers and low child-to-staff ratios. Safety features include keypad entry, fenced playgrounds, and comprehensive emergency preparedness plans. They offer flexible scheduling options and provide daily communication through their mobile app for parent engagement.