Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Pensacola.
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Lighthouse Learning Center on Mills Ave in Pensacola is a DCF-licensed VPK provider (license C01ES0343, good compliance status) serving infants from 2 months through early elementary-aged children. The center operates on educating and empowering principles, using STEM and brain-based strategies within a play-based, holistic approach to learning; it offers half-day, full-day, and extended-day scheduling with field trips, arts and crafts, circle time, and outdoor activities. With a capacity of 35 children and opening to new enrollments, it accepts structured meal times and vacation day programs. The center's early closing time at 5:00 PM may limit accessibility for working families requiring later pickup hours.
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning with a holistic approach; emphasis on hands-on, exploratory learning with creativity and imagination.
Programs & activities: Serves infants, toddlers, preschool (ages 2-4), and before/after school for elementary-aged children; offers vacation day programs with field trips, arts and crafts, circle time, outdoor activities, and structured meal times; half-day, full-day, and extended-day scheduling options.
What sets it apart: Google rating of 4.8 stars (267 reviews); emphasizes child safety with a secure environment; core values include trust, creativity, safety, and innovation.
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