We provide high standards of care, safety and education for our children – plus a whole lot of fun in a Godly environment .
Class placement is determined by the age of your child as of September 1 for the current school year. Some children are placed in different classes based on their maturity level and other factors.
Field trips and exciting events held at the school throughout the year will influence, excite, and motivate your child to learn. Music, Art, Dance, and Guitar lessons are part of the extracurricular activities that your child can be involved in for the 2011-2012 school year.
The River Academy is currently involved in a fund raising program to build a 6,000 sq ft. indoor playground which, upon completion, will be made available to all of the Academy Care children.
Infant
Emphasis is placed on the child’s physical needs, such as feeding and diapering, as well as fostering sound cognitive and emotional development for babies by holding them, singing to them and rocking them throughout the day. Our warm and loving atmosphere gives these children a safe and secure feeling. This helps them in the transition of the physical separation from their parents during the day.
The parent will provide diapers, wipes, and bottles with formula. All belongings must be labeled with child’s first and last name.
1 year
This program builds on the fine and gross motor skills being developed during the first year. One year olds are very curious and providing a safe environment for them to explore new things is essential. They are learning to walk, talk and feed themselves at this age.
The parent will provide diapers, wipes, lunches and sippy cups. All belongings must be labeled with child’s first and last name. You may send a blanket/stuffed animal for nap time if you desire.
2 years
Two year olds are a busy group. They are continually building vocabulary as their communication skills continue to develop. They are encouraged to become independent as they learn to walk in line, wash their hands and practice potty training.
Pull-ups must be provided instead of diapers in this class. Parents will also provide wipes, lunch and sippy cups. All belongings must be labeled with child’s first and last name. You may send a blanket/sheet for nap-time if you desire.
The child may bring his/her own breakfast if he/she arrives between 6:00-8:00a.m.
The Academy will provide a nutritious snack in the morning and afternoon.
The parent will provide a change of clothing in a gallon zip-loc bag labeled with child’s name. This will be kept in child’s cubby for accidents.
3 years
Your child must already be potty trained to be accepted into this class.
Parents will provide a lunch ready to eat each day. It will not be refrigerated or heated by the Academy. The Academy will provide a nutritious snack in the morning and afternoon.
You may provide a blanket/stuffed animal for nap-time if you desire.
The parent will provide a change of clothing in a gallon zip-loc bag labeled with child’s name for accidents.
The child may bring his/her own breakfast if he/she arrives between 6:00-8:00a.m.
4 years
Parents will provide a lunch ready to eat each day. It will not be refrigerated or heated by the Academy. The Academy will provide a nutritious snack in the morning and afternoon.
You may provide a blanket/sheet for rest-time if you desire.
The child may bring his/her own breakfast if he/she arrives between 6:00-8:00a.m.
K – 12 years
The Academy will transport Kindergarten – 5th Grade to and from school Monday – Friday. The schools we service are: Edge Elementary, Valparaiso Elementary, Bluewater Elementary, Lewis School, Plew Elementary and Rocky Bayou Christian.
A child may bring his own breakfast if he/she arrives between 6:00-8:00a.m. The Academy will provide a nutritious snack in the afternoon each day.
The Academy will pick up your child on early release day with no additional charge. Okaloosa County has early release once every month during the school year.
We love children of all colors, race, nationalities, and with disabilities. We are here to serve you and your children and would love the opportunity to help your family grow into the fullness of life that God offers all of us.
