Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool Providing a Higher Level of Care & Education

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Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool Providing a Higher Level of Care & Education

Ask any parent, what they want in a preschool for their children, and you will almost always hear about three things: safety, learning, and emotional development. The Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool has taken those priorities to heart. The teachers and staff at Tree of Life are committed to providing students with the highest level of care and education possible.

The seven-time Best of Weston winner and 2020 Best of Davie winner offers a unique, high-level learning curriculum with programs for infants through pre-kindergarten. They offer an innovative dual-core curriculum that includes immersive bilingual teaching. In fact, more Tree of Life students graduate reading at the firstgrade level than any other Weston preschool. We visited Tree of Life to learn what makes them unique.

Dual-Core Curriculum

Tree of Life Christian Academy uses two curriculums: the ABEKA curriculum and the HIGH SCOPE curriculum while immersing the children in the Spanish language. They believe a successful education is centered on the curriculum used to teach kids. The ABEKA curriculum has been used internationally for over 50 years. Scholastically, reading is half the battle for preschoolers. ABEKA has a six-step program to teach reading skills by using a phonetic approach.

The HIGH SCOPE Preschool Curriculum is the component of the HIGH SCOPE researched-based system of education. The curriculum has a set of teaching practices, content areas, assessment tools, and a training model to help teachers use the curriculum to support children’s development. The curriculum is based on Active Learning.

Active Learning is direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas. Children are encouraged to “construct” their own knowledge by pursuing their personal interests and goals, guided by trained adults who understand the importance of learning areas for children in the preschool years.

Child Safety

The owners of Tree of Life Christian Academy are dedicated to the safety of every child who attends the school. This includes physical safety, maintaining a sanitary school environment, and ensuring that students’ emotional needs are met. The school employs an armed security guard, has bullet proof entry doors and offers an onsite clinic. Every teacher is trained in CPR and first-aid. The school even exceeds the latest CDC COVID-19 safety protocols. In the times we are living in, this Preschool has a very important feature, which is rarely seen; They have a clinic on premises and a nurse on staff. Take a tour today to learn about all of the precautions they are taking to keep students safe.

Engaging Classrooms & Facilities

The school’s warm and inviting classrooms are filled with age-appropriate materials to help stimulate creativity in each child. Learning centers include blocks, dramatic play, housekeeping, manipulatives, art, library, science, sand & water station, music and movement as well as writing.

Committed Teachers & Staff

Tree of Life’s highly trained and certified teachers motivate, encourage, and create a thirst for learning by building on each child’s individual strengths, gifts, and talents. The school is equipped with the latest technology, as well as a 1,200 square-foot indoor play area and four outdoor playgrounds. and organic and natural lunches are served. As a Christian faith-based school, Tree of Life teaches moral and family values. Every student feels loved and valued every day.

Parents are invited to tour Tree of Life’s facilities, meet with the schools staff, and speak with parents of existing students. After you do, you’ll know why they have been voted Best of Weston and Best of Davie by the readers of Our City. A Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool truly gives children a higher level of care & education.

⊲ Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool is located at 1250 SW 160th Ave in Weston. To learn more about enrolling your child or to schedule a school visit, call 954-440-0174 or visit www.treeoflifeacademy.com

Committed to giving your child A Higher Level of Care & Education A Brand New Kindergarten Remarkable Campus & Facilities The faith-based preschool grows with the addition of Kindergarten 1250 SW 160th Ave. Weston, FL 33326 954.440.0174 • treeoflifeacademy.com • Armed security officer on premises • Bulletproof entry doors • HD security surveillance cameras The Security & Protection of your precious children is a Top Priority! by JASON ZAUDER For centuries, children have learned about the ‘Tree Of Life’ from the Book of Genesis. At the Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool in Weston, children are learning many of life’s lessons in a thriving, modern school. As Tree of Life approaches their one year anniversary, owners Gabriel and Marcy Buitrago are celebrating what they have accomplished while looking ahead to the future. That magic will expand to Tree of Life’s brand-new kindergarten program. Their kindergarten will be in a separate room that will not be attached to the preschool, and they are looking to reach a 9-1 stu dent-to-teacher ratio. With kindergarten starting on August 18th, Tree of Life has al ready reached fifty percent enrollment, and placements will be filling up quickly. There are already wait lists for two- and three-year olds who want to enroll in those programs, and administrators are confident that kin dergarten will also prove quite popular. Kindergarten will be open to all children, regardless of whether or not they attended preschool at Tree of Life. The faith-based preschool grows with the addition of Kindergarten Accelerated Reading Program • STEAM  Program (ScienceTechnology-Engineering-Art-Mathematics) • Low student to teacher ratio • Bilingual curriculum (English/Spanish) • Computers and iPads® • Organic & natural lunches • We teach moral & family values • Nurse & clinic on premises • 1,200 sq ft indoor play area • Latest in high security & surveillance • 13,000 sqft building on 2 acres • 4 outdoor playgrounds INFANTS THRU PRE-K Included in monthly tuition: VOTED BEST PRESCHOOL 7 YEARS IN A ROW!2020 Operating in compliance & strict Covid-19 safety rules for the protection of students & families ISSUE #304 • AUGUST 2014 • CELEBRATING 25 YEARS DRWMAG.COM by JASON ZAUDER For centuries, children have learned about the ‘Tree Of Life’ from the Book of Genesis. At the Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool in Weston, children are learning many of life’s lessons in a thriving, modern school. As Tree of Life approaches their one year anniversary, owners Gabriel and Marcy Buitrago are celebrating what they have accomplished while looking ahead to the future. “We feel like our formula for success is to be different than all the other preschools. Our intention was to create a feeling so that when a child enters our school, there’s a sense of wonder,” said Gabriel Buitrago. “The children are still going to be learning a lot, but we also wanted them to feel like they are in a magical place.” That magic will expand to Tree of Life’s brand-new kindergarten program. Their kindergarten will be in a separate room that will not be attached to the preschool, and they are looking to reach a 9-1 student-to-teacher ratio. With kindergarten starting on August 18th, Tree of Life has already reached fifty percent enrollment, and placements will be filling up quickly. There are already wait lists for two- and three-year olds who want to enroll in those programs, and administrators are confident that kindergarten will also prove quite popular. Kindergarten will be open to all children, regardless of whether or not they attended preschool at Tree of Life. “That kindergarten transition is very tough on both the parents and the kids,” said Buitrago. “Many parents have been asking us to start a kindergarten; and with such a low student/teacher ratio, our teachers will have more than enough time with each child.” Tree of Life’s campus has been thoughtful ly laid out to make the most of the 13,000 square foot building. The classrooms sur round an indoor play area where a cus tom-made wooden Tree of Life serves as the hub. Every classroom has their own private bathroom and drinking fountain, as well as an exit to the playground. Students can take advantage of a bilingual curriculum, learn sign language, and utilize the latest comput ers and iPads. All of these features are protected by a state-of-the-art security system, which includes security cameras throughout and two separate passcode-protected doors one must pass through before entering the building’s interior. When students need a break from learning, they will find organic lunches brought in every day to provide the fuel they need to explore the expansive outdoor area. A miniature soccer field was just completed to add to their four playgrounds and sport “My daughter in kindergarten is excelling in reading & writing, she loves learning and I know it’s because of Tree of Life. Their amazing school brings a balance of nurture and structure, giving students the best preparation for school years ahead! We are blessed to have Tree of Life in our community!” - Cruz Family The children in our community are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.