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ST. ANDREW'S ACADEMY
Laying The Foundation For Lifelong Learning
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Serving Our Community
Since 1981
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Academy provides a nurturing Christian environment where children are supported in their physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual growth. Our teaching philosophy fosters curiosity, confidence, and compassion—empowering each child to learn, thrive, and shine in a world that needs their light.
OUR ACADEMY
creative play
OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE
SPACE TO MOVE
THE ACADEMY
Two-Year-Olds:
Tue | Thur 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Three-Year-Olds:
Mon - Fri 8:45 - 11:45 AM
Mon | Wed | Fri 8:45 - 11:45 AM
Tue. | Thur. 8:45-11:45 AM
Four-Year-Olds (VPK):
Mon - Fri 8:45 - 11:45 AM
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VPK Wrap Around Program:
Mon - Fri 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM
(1 hour wrap around fee applies)
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Kindergarten:
Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Extended Care:
Early Drop-Off | Mon - Fri 8 AM
Lunch Bunch | Mon - Fri until 1:30 PM​
ENROLLMENT
Curriculum
Our school is Gold Seal Accredited by the Christian Preschool Association.
We use a variety of curriculum
which includes:
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+ Christian Education
+ Reading Readiness
+ Mathematics Readiness
+ Physical Development
+ Music & Movement
+ Science and Discovery
+ Arts and Crafts
+ Health and Safety
+ Social Development
MEET OUR FACULTY
We are proud to have a team of highly experienced educators, each well-trained in Early Childhood Development. All of our teachers are certified in first aid and infant/child CPR, and they complete annual continuing education to stay current and provide the highest quality of care and instruction.
Kathy Grant
Academy Director
Sheryl Francavilla
Nursery Coordinator
Debbie Husseman
Nursery Worker (Babies)
813.689.6849 x218
Kelly Weckowski
Nursery Worker (Preschool)
Aly Morgan
Nursery Worker (Preschool)
PARENT PRAISE
Your preschool has been such a blessing to us. Our child has grown so much academically, socially, and developmentally. Her self-confidence has grown by leaps and bounds. All of the teachers here are so wonderful.
Thank you for everything! The tone you set and the love of Jesus you pour into each child is so wonderful!
Thank you so much for absolutely everything that you do! The moment that I walked into this school I knew it would be the place for our little girl. Your program and your teachers are simply amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better VPK year!
