Based in St. Cloud, Florida, Academy for Kids Inc. provides care for children ages one to five. Academy for Kids Inc. operates from 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. each weekday, with extended hours available for parents who require a 6:00 pick-up time. As one of the leading child care programs in St. Cloud, Florida, Academy for Kids Inc. boasts sizable classrooms and well-maintained grounds, as well as a massive playground. Academy for Kids Inc. participants enjoy a balanced curriculum and a number of fun weekly activities, including Taekwondo, gymnastics, piano lessons, and creative dance. No other child care center in St. Cloud, Florida, provides such a well-rounded, creative curriculum. A Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, Academy for Kids Inc. offers special programming that prepares four-year-old children for the structure of elementary school, emphasizing growth and development. The free VPK program at Academy for Kids Inc. runs Monday through Thursday with a session in the morning from 7:30 to 11:30 and in the afternoon from 12:30 to 4:30. Allowing only 10 students per class, Academy for Kids Inc. ensures that each student receives individual instruction and attention. Academy for Kids Inc. also participates in the 4C for Children program, which stands for Comprehensive Community Child Care. Recognized as a leader in early childhood education, Academy for Kids Inc. attracts a wide variety of parents within the St. Cloud, Florida, community. The majority of the lead teachers at Academy for Kids Inc. hold Child Development Associate (CDA) licenses and have completed the state-mandated 45 hours of training. CPR and first aid certified, instructors at Academy for Kids Inc. also complete FBI clearance and a thorough background screening. As a result of the director’s commitment to hiring qualified staff members, Academy for Kids Inc. won an award from 4C for Children and VPK in May 2008 for maintaining a high standard for teacher credentials. During the summer months, Academy for Kids Inc. offers special programming for public school children, including in-house field trips. To learn more about the various available programs, visit Academyforkidsinc.com.