A Place Built Around Childhood.
At Tadpole Prep, we believe early childhood should be filled with connection, curiosity, play and plenty of room to grow. Our St. Augustine early learning center serves children from 6 weeks through 5 years in an environment designed to help little learners feel known, encouraged and excited about what comes next.
Meet Lauren.
Tadpole Prep is more than classrooms and programs — it's a community shaped by the people who care for the children and families who walk through its doors.
Lauren plays an important role in creating the warm, welcoming experience families associate with Tadpole Prep.
More of Lauren's story — in her own words — is coming to this page soon. Until then, the warmest introduction happens in person, during a visit to Tadpole Prep.
Childhood Is Meant to Be Experienced.
Young children learn by doing. They learn through play, conversation, movement, relationships, repetition, creativity and the everyday experiences that make childhood special.
At Tadpole Prep, we want children to have opportunities to explore their world while building confidence, independence and connections with the people around them.
Belong
Children grow best when they feel safe, welcomed and connected.
Play
Play gives young children a natural way to explore ideas and make sense of their world.
Discover
Questions, movement, creativity and hands-on experiences encourage curiosity.
Grow
Every stage brings new skills, new independence and new reasons to celebrate.
One Early Learning Journey.
From those first infant days to the excitement of preschool graduation, each stage of early childhood brings something new.
Infant Care
Starting at 6 Weeks
Toddler Care
Curiosity & Independence
Preschool
Ages 3–5
Graduation
Ready for the Next Chapter
What We Want Childhood to Feel Like.
These are the moments childhood is made of.
Teachers Make the Difference.
Children remember the people who made them feel comfortable enough to try, safe enough to explore and proud enough to keep going. Our teachers are an important part of creating that experience every day.
Meet Our TeachersA Place to Learn. A Place to Belong.
- Care beginning at 6 weeks
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool programs
- Learning through play and everyday experiences
- Opportunities to build confidence and independence
- A connected journey through preschool graduation
- A St. Augustine early learning community
Looking ahead? Tuition & Enrollment and Parent Resources can help with the next steps, or contact us with a question.
Proud to Be Part of Our Community.
Tadpole Prep is proud to serve families in St. Augustine, Florida, through the early years that shape so many first memories, friendships and milestones.
Little learners.
Big Futures.
The Best Way to Know Tadpole Prep Is to Visit.
Come see the classrooms, meet the people behind Tadpole Prep and get a feel for the place your little learner could call their own.
