Elite Academy of Winter Haven
Grades and ages
Ages 2-5
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Tuition
$8,000 - $10,500/year (Funded via Florida VPK, School Readiness, and Step Up FES-UA)
About Elite Academy of Winter Haven
Elite Academy is a state-licensed child development center on 3rd Street SW in Winter Haven, taking babies as young as 6 weeks and children up to age 5. We group children by age in five classrooms: infants, ones, twos, threes, and a combined fours and fives class, each following a milestone-based curriculum.
Infants keep a steady daily routine with the same caregivers so they can bond and feel secure. Our toddler rooms give ones and twos space to move and explore with educational toys and tactile materials, and the threes class builds the routines and self-help skills children need for preschool. In the fours and fives room, children work on literacy, number concepts, cooperation and communication through hands-on learning that prepares them for kindergarten.
Our regular day starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m., and for an added fee extended care keeps going until 8:00 p.m., which helps families who work late shifts. Parents can register and pay tuition online.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Specialties
- Infant and toddler care
- Kindergarten readiness
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Infant program
- Toddler program
- Preschool
- Extended evening care
Programs
Programs at Elite Academy of Winter Haven
Other programs and supports
- Infant program
- Toddler program
- Preschool
- Extended evening care
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elite Academy of Winter Haven
What ages and grade levels are offered at Elite Academy of Winter Haven?
Elite Academy provides care and instruction from infancy (6 weeks old) through 2nd grade (age 8).
Which state financial assistance programs are accepted?
The academy accepts Florida VPK, School Readiness subsidies through the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, and Step Up FES-UA scholarships.
Can private therapists provide services on campus?
Yes. Elite Academy welcomes visiting speech therapists, occupational therapists, and early interventionists to work with children during the school day.
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