The Playgarden by the Sea
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Jacksonville Beach, FL
223 8th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Jacksonville Beach
- Smaller classes than 66% of preschools in Florida
In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, The Playgarden by the Sea is an early childhood program for kindergarten. About 13 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of preschool programs in Florida. Enrollment is up about 1200% since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Kindergarten only
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 3.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of preschool programs in Florida (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of preschool programs in Florida.
- Compared with 116 preschool programs in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Playgarden by the Sea whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Playgarden by the Sea
What grades does The Playgarden by the Sea serve?
The Playgarden by the Sea serves kindergarten only.
How many students attend The Playgarden by the Sea?
About 13 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Playgarden by the Sea?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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