For years, St Augustine families have relied on us to keep their children safe while providing a solid daycare academic foundation. Parents who send their children to Enchanted Forest Academy entrust their children to our care. They know first-hand that we provide safe, caring environment while we nurture a love of learning in every child. Our teachers invite creativity and learning with a variety of materials for pretend play, reading, creating and academics.
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Core Values
At Enchanted Forest Academy, our core values are centered around fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. We prioritize safety, respect, and inclusivity, ensuring that all children are welcomed and encouraged to thrive regardless of their backgrounds.
Learn And Play
We believe that learning and playing go hand in hand, as children explore new ideas.
Great Teachers
Passionate, nurturing, and committed to creating a positive learning environment.
Family Environment
Warm, family-like environment where children, parents, and staff feel connected and supported.
Excellent Programs
Thoughtfully designed to foster each child's academic, social, and emotional development.
Daily Meals and Snacks Provided
We prepare and serve a nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner (for children whose parents need extended day care) at daycare. No time for breakfast at home? No problem! Your child can have his morning meal with his friends. You don't have to plan, prepare and pack a lunch for your preschool child, either. We make it easy for parents with busy schedules. We'll also provide a yummy morning and afternoon snack.
Our Directors
Michelle Cannizzio - Director
Hello! My name is Michelle Cannizzio and I'm the Center Director at Enchanted Forest Academy. I have been the Center Director here for 2 years and in the Early Childhood Education field for over 30 years. I enjoy partnering with both families, staff and children to create an environment that is warm, welcoming and inspiring. I enjoy watching how each child develops and how I and the teachers can play a role in their development.
Kelsi Engleoff - Assistant Director
My name is Kelsi, I have been in the childcare field for just about 7 years. I have obtained my Director's Credential within the last year. My focus is on giving your child a safe, routine-focused, and creative space to learn and grow into a wonderful person. I give your children the same love and support I give my two babies at home.
Curriculum
Full Service Child Care for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, VPK and School-Age Students
Your success is our priority. To support our inclusive daycare community, we provide a personal approach, tailoring learning methods to each student's needs.
Such a wonderful, fun environment for children to grow in. I enrolled my son there 30 years ago as an infant and now his baby daughter, my granddaughter, attends! I am even see a few of the same teachers! Memories continue to be made!
Our family loves Enchanted Forest Academy! We have two children that attend and every single person there loves our kids as if they were their own. The facility is ran by the most supportive people who are truly dedicated to fostering an inviting and inclusive learning experience for all. From constant toy rotations for the littles to intentional learning activities for the bigger kids - so much thoughtfulness goes into running Enchanted Forest.
Such a wonderful, fun environment for children to grow in. I enrolled my son there 30 years ago as infant and now his baby daughter, my granddaughter, attends! I am even see a few of the same teachers! Memories continue to be made!
The Enchanted Forest academy is such a magical and quaint place for my baby girl. My husband and I just moved to the area and we were exploring day cares for my newborn baby girl. We interviewed at some places that were advertised to be more modern but upon our arrival we were disappointed. Then we stumbled upon the Enchanted forest and let me tell you, it was definitely enchanting ! We walked into a room of magical music playing, Michelle and Kelsi were smiling at us and it felt like they were welcoming us to their home! As a mother it is always your top priority for the safety and care of your children. I wanted a space that felt safe for my daughter and that I can trust to take care of her like I would. Day 1, The staff at the enchanted forest were so caring and gentle with my daughter. Shout out to Kristen and Tabitha for taking care of my little one since day 1. She is now a bundle of joy that has even grown some attachments to the teachers and always goes there smiling and asking for snuggles. I even think she has more fun there than at home!! They are always upgrading their toys and play areas to meet safety and educational standards. I can tell they truly care about their students. Thank you so much for the amazing staff at The enchanted forest and for always caring for my baby girl .
Enchanted Forest is beyond amazing, my son has been going there since he was 11 months and I'm so happy we found them. They treat my son like he is one of their own and so daily updates and pictures so make you feel at ease. They have become like a second family to us all the staff is so sweet and caring. Enchanted Forest Academy was a blessing for us. I can not thank them enough for all the great things they do everyday.
Good day all. My experience from the start with Enchanted Forest Academy is 10 Stars from proper nutrition to overall development. The Director Ms.Michelle and Assistant Director Ms.Kelsi are absolutely wonderful and amazing They take great care of my little girl . If I leave instructions regarding anything they listen and follow. They offer great information and instructions if you need anything. They are very quick to respond to you and they communicate whether it's ,procare text ,email etc. I would highly recommend this childcare facility .
Keep up the great work.
Oh and did I mention I absolutely love my Enchanted Forest Family.
I love working here. They offer excellent childcare in a safe and loving environment. The Director Ms. Michelle and Assistant Director Ms.Kelsi are the best. They always give advice, support, love and guidance, no matter what comes our way. And are always helpful in the classroom. I absolutely love my Enchanted Forest Family ❤️
This is the best daycare around our daughter has been there 3 years and grown up there. I feel so lucky she loves going to school and we couldn't feel safer. So much love there.
Best daycare around! My son Riley loves going to daycare and greeting his teachers every morning. Comfortable & safe enviroment. Very caring teachers and treat them as if it was their own child. (: