Best Emergency Childcare in St. Augustine, FL

Nido

Nido, which means “nest” in Italian, perfectly describes the nurturing setting for our youngest learners. At this stage, small children are seen as explorers and scientists. The multi-sensory navigations of their environment, the spontaneity of observing, the desire to experience life with and through their body and the pleasure of enjoying human development in a natural way are the focus of our curriculum. A successful early learning environment fosters a community marked by meaningful relationships among young children and the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, and caregivers. These connections flourish through shared learning experiences in nature and through emotional connections. The community cultivates and sustains developmentally appropriate conditions that enable children to optimize their individual potential. From this perspective, the cultivation of purposeful practices, presenting thoughtfully prepared environments that challenge children, emerges as the ideal blueprint for the development of positive school experiences for children and their families.

Emergency Childcare Program

Infants

Our infant program offers a warm and nurturing environment where your baby feels safe, loved, and supported. Our skilled caregivers prioritize early developmental milestones, providing personalized attention and care tailored to each infant’s unique needs. Through age-appropriate activities, we promote sensory exploration, motor skills, and cognitive development, sparking curiosity and fostering learning. We also ensure that each infant's routine, from feeding to sleeping, aligns with their natural rhythms, creating a comforting and consistent experience to help them thrive in these critical early stages of life.

Toddlers

By the time our little ones turn two, they’ve mastered walking and are ready to find their voice. Circle time becomes even more interactive, with active student participation. Hands-on learning and child input make the experience more engaging and exciting. They are introduced to colors and shapes, while also developing important social skills like sharing and learning to care for others. At this stage, two truly is terrific!

Infants

Our children begin as young as 6 weeks of age, and are nurtured in a warm and safe daycare environment: soothing music, soft bedding and play areas, and loving hands meeting every need. They are fed, and cleaned, and cuddled to their hearts delight. They begin their learning, too. Lots of books are read to them, and songs are sung by the scores. They begin learning about sharing, and taking turns. By the time they are one-years-old, they are ready to join the ranks of the exciting world of the toddler room.

Toddlers

The one-year-old classroom is a whirl-wind of excitement, filled with fun and new friends with whom to toddle. Perfecting the art of walking, then running is the first talent our children attain. Learning how to eat with utensils, and drink from a cup is only the beginning. They begin to discover the joy of learning through circle time, and the continued journey of books, and stories at daycare. Sharing and taking turns is only a first step of what they will learn as a friend, and there is so much to discover on their own in the playtime centers.

Infant

At Castle Brook Academy, our infant program offers a nurturing and secure environment where your baby will feel safe, loved, and supported. Recognizing the importance of the first year for development, our dedicated caregivers provide personalized attention based on each infant's unique needs. Our program focuses on fostering sensory exploration, early motor skills, and cognitive growth through age-appropriate activities and toys that spark curiosity and learning. We also ensure that every infant's routine, from feeding to sleeping, aligns with their natural rhythms, creating a comforting and consistent daily experience.

Toddler

Playing is the brains favorite way to learn. Where toddlers can develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills, laying a strong foundation for future academic success. We know that your toddler can learn a lot in their early years just by exploring and playing with other kids. Our teachers support this learning through daily routines and activities that focus on health, physical development, social-emotional skills, language, and more. In our safe and structured environment, your child will take their first steps toward independence, all while having fun and building positive relationships with their peers.