Baby Fox Academy LWR offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and VPK/Pre-K children, providing age-appropriate care and education tailored to each developmental stage.
The academy is located at 7041 Professional Pkwy E, Lakewood Ranch, Florida, serving families across Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Manatee County, Parrish, and nearby communities.
We operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, offering full-day care to support working families' schedules.
Our center is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Staff are CPR and First Aid certified and undergo thorough background screenings. We maintain small class sizes and follow rigorous safety and health protocols to provide a secure environment.
We follow a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that encourages children to learn through hands-on, meaningful activities. Our approach is guided by extensive expertise in early childhood education and early literacy.
Our curriculum includes story time, songs, rhymes, and early literacy classes embedded throughout the day, guided by the owner's advanced training in Early Literacy to foster vocabulary growth and phonemic awareness.
Yes, our staff are licensed, certified, and trained in CPR and First Aid. The academy is led by Laurie McCracken, who has over 30 years of teaching experience and holds a Master's Degree in Early Literacy. Our teaching team has received notable awards recognizing their excellence.
We maintain small class sizes to ensure individualized attention and close observation of each child's development, allowing teachers to tailor learning experiences effectively.
We provide daily activity reports and use a parent-teacher communication app to keep families informed about their child's progress, activities, and well-being throughout the day.
Yes, we offer enrichment workshops including creative arts projects, music and movement classes, dramatic play, science discovery, and building and construction play to support various areas of development.
Yes, we encourage parents to schedule tours to visit our facility, meet our staff, and learn more about our programs and educational approach.
Our combination of a play-based curriculum guided by an award-winning educator, individualized learning plans, small class sizes, and strong family partnerships sets us apart. We emphasize both the magic of childhood and rigorous developmentally appropriate education.
Yes, Baby Fox Academy is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and is affiliated with professional organizations such as NAEYC, FLAEYC, FACCM, and local Early Learning Coalitions.
We offer specialized infant care focusing on nurturing and developmental support in a warm, secure setting, and toddler programs designed with interactive, age-appropriate learning and play activities.
We provide attentive supervision during nap times to ensure restful and peaceful rest, and during snack times to maintain safety and encourage healthy eating habits among children.
Yes, outdoor play is a core component of our daily schedule, supporting gross motor development, resilience, and social skills under active staff supervision.
Prospective families are encouraged to schedule a tour first. After the visit, staff will guide you through the enrollment paperwork and answer any questions to ensure a smooth start.
Yes, we use individualized learning plans and differentiated instruction to meet each child's unique developmental pace and learning style, including support in language, behavior, and social skills.
We actively participate in local Early Learning Coalitions, professional associations, and community education efforts to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood development.
We view parents as active partners. We maintain transparent communication, invite questions, schedule regular tours, and provide updates to keep families connected to their child's learning experience.