Early Learning Program of St. Francis in-the-Field
Little Flowers of St. Francis
A part-time early learning program for children aged two through VPK, in a warm, loving Christian environment in the heart of our parish campus.
- Ages 2 to VPKTwos, threes, and Voluntary Prekindergarten
- 9:00 to 12:00Morning classes, with Lunch Bunch until 1:00
- Small classesTwo teachers in every classroom
- Aug. to MayFollowing the St. Johns County School calendar
What we believe
Every child is a capable, eager learner
We believe that children are capable, eager, and unique learners, each with their own gifts and abilities, and that through play they formulate, test, and revise their ideas about themselves and the world around them.
Our teachers provide meaningful, hands-on activities, guiding and nurturing each child toward their full potential in a warm, loving Christian environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and respect for self and others. It is our goal to help every child blossom during their time in our care.
- Growemotionally, socially, and physically
- Createthrough play, art, music, and story
- Wonderat God's world, cognitively and spiritually
Our classes
Find the right fit for your child
All classes meet from 9:00 in the morning until noon. Tuition is billed monthly, and a registration fee holds your child's place.
Age two
Twos Class
Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 to 12:00
- Tuition
- $340 a month
- Registration
- $175
- Children
- 10
- Teachers
- 2
Age three
Threes Class
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:00 to 12:00
- Tuition
- $390 a month
- Registration
- $175
- Children
- 12
- Teachers
- 2
Age four
VPK
Monday through Friday
9:00 to 12:00
- Tuition
- Free
- Children
- 12
- Teachers
- 2
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is Florida's free program for four-year-olds, preparing children for kindergarten.
All classes
Lunch Bunch
Wednesday
12:00 to 1:00
- Cost
- $10 a day
An extra hour after class on Wednesday for children who would like to stay for lunch with their friends. Pay for Lunch Bunch through the same payment link as tuition.
Enrollment
Joining Little Flowers
We enroll 34 children each year and follow the St. Johns County School calendar, August through May. Priority is given to current students and to the siblings of current students, and we welcome new families as places allow.
- Reach out. Tell us your child's age and the class you have in mind.
- Visit. Come and see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
- Register. A $175 registration fee holds your child's place.
Payments
Tuition and Lunch Bunch
Monthly tuition, the registration fee, and Lunch Bunch days are all paid securely online through the parish's giving platform, Realm. Choose Little Flowers, enter the amount, and your payment goes straight to the program.
Little Flowers
Meet Our Staff
The teachers of Little Flowers give our youngest learners a nurturing, faith-infused start, from the twos and threes classroom through VPK.
Shay Mathisen
Director
Kandace Hamilton
Twos and Threes Lead Teacher
Michaela Hill
Twos and Threes Teacher
Kristen Mullane
VPK Lead Teacher
Caroline Begeman
VPK Assistant Teacher
