WELCOME TO
AMBERWOOD ACADEMY
IF YOU’RE READING THIS, YOU’RE ONE
STEP CLOSER TO BEING PART OF OUR
FAMILY.
ABOUT US
Since 2008, Amberwood Academy has offered a safe and secure facility licensed to accommodate 162 children. Our loving and caring teachers are fully certified to offer the best care and education for your children. We offer a warm home like atmosphere, with multiple playground areas where children are meant to feel at home. Our School concentrates on developing children cognitively and emotionally with special attention to a healthy self-image, self-identity and interpersonal relationships.
THE STAFF
Each member of the Amberwood Academy staff provides your child with warm, nurturing, inspiring care at every stage of their development. Teachers and childcare personnel are selected with a criteria in mind: an understanding of children, a good measure of flexibility and patience. Our teachers have practical and academic training in Early Childhood Education and workshops on child development. Many of them also possess Bachelors and Masters degrees in education. All teachers are required to complete a 45 hour of child care training, Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid training annually as well as a background check.
THE PARENTS
Amberwood Academy maintains a family/parents-oriented philosophy that is a fundamental part of the preschool program. Our communication is facilitated by posting bulletin boards of the monthly news, social media, and parents can reach us by email or text message. We encourage our parents or guardians to participate in children’s activities both at the center and at special events. Every year, the parents have the opportunity to get involved in events such as the Holiday show, Graduation ceremony, Thanksgiving play and more!
PHILOSOPHY
- We have always acknowledged and respected the uniqueness of each child. From the first moment of separation and early experiences in the world outside home, we attempt to provide a secure child-centered “second home” to foster self-confidence and self-esteem.
- We offer a warm and nurturing environment with educational programs designed to meet the developmental needs of the child as a whole, planning around indoor and outdoor interest areas and defining logical goals and objectives to help all children grow and develop.
- We offer the opportunity of playing, which facilitates developing abilities for problem solving, social interaction and communication, at the same time as cognitive development and motor coordination.
- We provide children with hands-on activities that influence their evolutionary development, through the interaction with specific materials, other children and under the guidance of the teacher.
- We see each child as an individual to enhance his/her sense of self worth and we make sure every day that our school provides every child with different opportunities to experiment a wide variety of educational tools in order to nurture growth in each of the areas of development.
Programs
Amberwood Academy care programs are tailored to meet the ever-changing needs of children from ages 12 months to 10 years. Whether attending full-time, part-time, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First or Second grade, Spring Camp, Summer Camp, Winter Camp, and after-school care. All the children participate in a dynamic and engaging variety of activities.
Our School concentrates on developing children cognitively and emotionally with special attention to a healthy self-image, self-identity and interpersonal relationships.
Children have learning centers available that are set up for math, science, art and a variety of areas for creative play. Blocks of time are set aside for group activities as the class progresses through monthly units of study, homework ages two and up to encourage values like responsibility and team work.
Important Features of Our School Program Include:
- A physical environment leading to exploration.
- Toys and educational equipment to stimulate learning.
- Skilled, loving and certified professionals to plan and lead age appropriate lessons.
- Educational Curriculum: A creative, hands-on learning curriculum based on the stages of child growth and development.
- An enrichment program for children through ages one through four and after schoolers children’s camps.
- Low teacher/child ratio.
- Extracurricular Activities Ballet, Art Martials, etc.
WALKERS
12 months to 24 months old
EXPLORERS
24 months to 30 months old
DISCOVERERS
30 months to 36 months old
ADVENTURERS
36 months to 48 months old
VPK
4 years old by September 1st
KINDERGARTEN
5 years old by September 1st
FIRST GRADE
6 years old by September 1st
SECOND GRADE
7 years old by September 1st
COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES
Available for All children ages 5 and up attending schools in the local community, The Amberwood Academy‘s After School Care offer a varied and flexible program of leisure activities that the children are able to choose from, including a wide variety of materials and resources: computers, arts, crafts, music, cooking and sports. With the support of our qualified and experienced staff, children select and plan their own activities and experiences. In consultation with parents, staff will also assist with the supervision of homework.
Participants do not need to be registered students at our school, and neighborhood children are all welcome. Please contact the Coordinator (Phone: (954) 747-4774) to receive information regarding the local schools that are currently serviced.
School Care operates on all Broward School days from 7:00am – 6:00pm, and After School Care operates on all Broward School days from 2:15pm – 6:00pm, Children are transported by our center-owned Van, fitted with seat belts and A.C., to and from their local school. A nutritious breakfast and afternoon Snack are provided each day.
Summer, Spring & Winter camp. Broward Schools Holidays
Do you want your child to have a sensational Summer, Spring, or Winter? Keep them interested and entertained? Let us give your child a great holiday!
Amberwood Academy Vacation Camp runs holiday programs during the Broward Schools Vacation periods. From exploring nature, sports, field trips, games, and more. Amberwood academy brings secure and fun activities to keep your child’s vacation strong in mind and body!
Full and part-time options, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, enroll for just one day or as many as you like.
Special Activities
Regular Special Activities:
This class introduces students to the elements of ballet. Ballet exercises include barre work, center work, and across the floor combinations, combined with creative lessons in rhythm, coordination, balance, and musicality stimulate student’s creativity and self expression.
This class helps students improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance.
HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION
We are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
We are open year round. We are only closed on Labor Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Columbus Day, Good Friday, Martin Luther King Jr., Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day and 4th of July.
We are closed the day before the school year starts for teacher planning day.
School calendars will be posted for parents to see at any time.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Amberwood Academy is dedicated to providing quality academic experiences for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, First and Second graders while helping children develop valuable social and life skills.
Our teachers use an Educational Curriculum for a child directed and teacher supported learning environment. The fundamental premise of this curriculum is that children are active learners, who learn best from pursuing their own interests while being active. An open line of communication between the parents and the child’s teacher is the key to success.
We believe that children learn best through learning experiences, also we provide each child with time to play and explore both alone and with others. We believe that an environment rich in materials and opportunities to explore, practice new skills and socialize with others will help each child grow and learn to their best potential.
We schedule a number of visitors from the community and special programs for enrichment.
Visitors may include the Fire Department, Dentists, Police Departments, and more.
MEALS
All meals: Breakfast, lunches and snacks are included for FREE!!!.
A balanced and nutritional Menu at the right temperature is served daily according with the Child Care Food Program as a Family Central’s sponsored center. A copy of the Menu we are serving is available at the Front Desk. In case of refrigeration, space is available. Program managed by Family Central, Inc & Florida Department of Health.
