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WELCOME

Welcome to Freedom Kids Academy, Where we love, learn, and grow.
At Freedom Kids Academy, we believe every child is a gift with unique potential waiting to blossom. Our heart is to provide a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and discover the joy of learning. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about who we are, the care and programs we offer, and how we partner with families to support their child’s growth and development. You can also easily inquire about our services or submit an enrollment request to join our Freedom Kids Academy family. We’re excited to connect with you and can’t wait to see your little one love, learn, and grow with us!

LOVING

At Freedom Kids Academy, every child is welcomed with love, care, and respect. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and encouraged, so we create an environment filled with kindness, patience, and joy. 

LEARNING

At Freedom Kids Academy, we use the ABC Jesus Loves Me curriculum—a Christ-centered program designed especially for young learners. This curriculum combines essential preschool lessons like numbers, letters, colors, and shapes with engaging activities that build social and emotional skills.

GROWING

At Freedom Kids Academy, we believe in nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Our programs are designed to encourage academic growth through hands-on learning while also planting seeds of faith through Bible stories, prayer, and Christ-centered values. 

Facility Tours

We’d love for you to see what makes Freedom Kids Academy special! We offer both in-person tours of our facility as well as virtual tours for your convenience. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and ask any questions about our programs and enrollment process. Whether you join us on-site or online, our goal is to give you a clear picture of the safe, nurturing, and fun environment we provide for every child.
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ABOUT US

At Freedom Kids Academy, our mission is simple: to provide children with a safe, nurturing, faith-centered, and trusted environment where they can thrive. We believe every child is a precious gift from God, created with unique potential, and we are committed to helping them love, learn, and grow in every area of life.
Freedom Kids Academy was born out of the heart and prayers of Freedom Christian Fellowship. For years, our church family prayed for a place where children could receive not only quality care and early education, but also a foundation of faith that will guide them throughout their lives. Today, Freedom Kids Academy is the answer to those prayers—a ministry dedicated to serving families and strengthening our community.
Our passionate team of caregivers and teachers pour love, patience, and joy into each child’s day. From Bible-based lessons to hands-on learning activities, we strive to nurture the whole child—spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially. Parents can rest assured knowing their children are cared for in an environment built on trust, prayer, and a commitment to excellence.
At Freedom Kids Academy, we’re more than a daycare—we’re a family, and we’re honored to walk alongside parents in the incredible journey of raising children.

Meet the team.

Nate Powers

Director
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Ariel Parrott

Assistant Director
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Amanda Salgado

Teacher
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Renee Frisch

Teacher
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Contact Us

If you would like to request to enroll, set up an in-person tour, or have general questions. Please Submit the form below with a small description of your request and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What days and times is Freedom Kids Academy open?
The academy is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm.
Is There a registration fee?
Non-refundable Registration Fee of $50​
Is VPK offered?
We do not currently offer VPK, but our 4-year-old class will follow a christ centered curriculum to help prepare them for kindergarden.
What is the teacher/child ratio?
Our child to teacher ratios and classroom group sizes are lower than the state requirements.
Is there an open-door policy for parents?
There is an ongoing open-door policy for parents to stop in at any time, and we will continue to maintain a strong focus on parent involvement.
What curriculum is used?
We use the ABC Jesus Loves Me curriculum—a Christ-centered program designed especially for young learners. This curriculum combines essential preschool lessons like numbers, letters, colors, and shapes with engaging activities that build social and emotional skills.
What does a child’s day look like?
Each child will spend the day in a balance of large group and small group experiences throughout our different learning centers. Morning and afternoon playground time, mealtimes and nap time are built into the daily schedule as well.
Do you offer daily updates for parents?
Families will have an app called Brightwheel where teachers will post daily pictures and updates of activities and curriculum. Teacher/parent messages can be sent back and forth throughout the day as well.
Will there be outdoor play?
Two age appropriate playgrounds will be utilized for daily outdoor play.
What standard do you follow for illness?
We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidance for any symptoms of illness in children.
Are snacks and meals provided?
Morning snacks/breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided. We ask guardians to pack their child(ren) a nut-free lunch.
Is the academy licensed?
Freedom Kids Academy license # is through Department of Children and Families. Routine inspections through DCF will be conducted multiple times each year.
What are the requirements for employees?
All teachers are CPR certified, background screened through DCF Level 2 background screening and vetted through church engagement with reference checks and employment history verification.
What saftey Measures are taken for entry of the building?
The single entrance to the facility has a keypad entrance with each family having their own pin code. No one will be permitted into the facility without a pin code.
We prioritize your child’s safety above all else. We’ve implemented a range of carefully designed security measures to ensure a secure environment, including staff training, controlled access, and ongoing monitoring. While we keep the details confidential to maintain their effectiveness, rest assured that protecting your child is our top concern. In addition, we have a 20+ year retired law enforcement officer as the Director of Security and Safety on our campus.
What are the tution rates?
If you are interested in tuition rates and learning more information about enrollment, please create an account through Brightwheel with your information. We will reach out to your with specific information about your child’s age group.

Facility Information

Locations

Office Hours

3423 Loretto Rd.
Jacksonville FL 32223
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM