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
The Little Flowers teachers together on the playground
Our teachers on the playground

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.

  1. Reach out. Tell us your child's age and the class you have in mind.
  2. Visit. Come and see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
  3. 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

Shay Mathisen

Director

Kandace Hamilton

Kandace Hamilton

Twos and Threes Lead Teacher

Michaela Hill

Michaela Hill

Twos and Threes Teacher

Kristen Mullane

Kristen Mullane

VPK Lead Teacher

Caroline Begeman

Caroline Begeman

VPK Assistant Teacher