Earned the highest arts & music score in Boca Raton. This reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Boca Raton. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, and parent feedback for infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Boca Lyons Academy School of the Arts at 22354 SW 57th Ave is a family-owned preschool and childcare center founded in 2011 by the Diaz family on a 2.5-acre campus. Serving children from 2 weeks through Pre-K with daily arts-integrated education (art, dance, drama, music), it stands out as one of the few arts-centered licensed childcare programs in Boca Raton, with open enrollment, broad hours, and a personal family ownership model.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music9.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Arts-focused environment emphasizing intellectual and emotional growth through creativity, discovery, and positivity, with curriculum centered on empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment.
Programs & activities: Dance, music, art, and singing lessons; three playground areas; library; serves children from 2 weeks to 12 years old.
What sets it apart: Family-owned and operated since 2012. Two buildings with hours 7:00 am-6:00 pm (main) and 7:00 am-5:30 pm (infant-toddler); 2.5-acre facility with age-appropriate spaces, outdoor play, and free-flow learning.
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