Bartram Academy in St Johns,

Bartram Academy in St Johns, Florida stands out as a welcoming educational environment where children engage in diverse activities including Spanish lessons, sign language, and creative arts. The facility maintains high safety standards with classroom cameras and a secure check-in system, while providing fresh-made nutritious meals that parents consistently praise. The dedicated staff creates a family-like atmosphere, offering structured daily routines and maintaining long-term relationships with many families who’ve enrolled multiple children over the years.

Day Care Information

Address

164 Everest Ln #1, St Johns, FL 32259

Reviews

88 Reviews

Day Care Features

Does this day care accept infants?

Yes

Multiple reviews mention children starting as infants, and one review specifically states that the daycare accepts children from infancy.

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Is this day care considered safe?

Yes

The reviews overwhelmingly express a sense of safety and security, with many parents mentioning cameras and a welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews:

Author: LanAnh Ly Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/31/2024, 5:02:34 AM Review: Hands down, I have nothing but great things to say about Bartram academy! We started our journey with Bartram academy when my son was 2 years old and he then graduated vpk last year and now my daughter is enrolled there. All of the staff has been helpful, caring, nurturing and overall just pleasant humans all around. I know their job isn’t easy so if I haven’t said it enough, I wholeheartedly thank you Bartram for keeping my kids safe while mom’s at work! It puts my mind at ease knowing my children are in good hands and are in a safe and educational environment. They also do a great job engaging the kiddos in lots of fun activities as well. Not to mention, food/menu choices are nutritious and facility is always super clean ! My son has made such beautiful memories there and we are looking forward to making more with our daughter. Definitely highly recommend this daycare!! ----- Author: Leah D Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/29/2024, 1:53:25 AM Review: We’ve had children at Bartram Academy for 6+ years now and have loved it since day one. I know my children are safe (I can check on them throughout the day multiple ways). They’re always doing some kind of craft even when my baby was 8 months old!! The updates with pictures are fantastic too. When my babies GO RIGHT TO THEIR TEACHERS at drop off you know they’re ok and you’re in the right spot! ----- Author: Jen R Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/4/2024, 12:37:14 PM Review: Our son has just started recently and the staff has gone above and beyond to make sure he is comfortable and happy, and keeping us informed on how he is doing. He is safe and loved, and we are thrilled with the care he is receiving! We can’t wait to see all the things he will learn here. ----- Author: Jessica Tomshaw Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/2/2024, 10:46:32 PM Review: My 3 year old and 2 year old started at Bartram Academy a few weeks ago. So far we have had a wonderful experience! Their summer camp has been loaded with fun activities every day. My kids really seem to enjoy themselves and I feel very safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking! ----- Author: Michelle Pereira Rating: 4/5 Date: 12/26/2023, 8:23:25 AM Review: My daughter went to BA for almost 2 yrs and she enjoyed for most part. Just like any place else, there’s always room for improvement. Some teachers were nicer than others, the food menu could be better and Summer camp could be less repetitive. Apart from that, I felt safe sending my child in. ----- Author: Beth Peeler Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/1/2021, 7:09:16 PM Review: My family loves Bartram Academy. I've had at least one child there since 2017 and we could not be happier with the Teachers and business operations. My children have learned so much and have experienced above and beyond care (Love!). I am fortunate I can go to work and know and trust my children are in a safe space where they will thrive. In fact- they love going- they have occasionally asked on Saturdays if they could go to school. I also appreciate the nutritional food served, the natural toys & furniture, essential oil use and no shoes allowed in classrooms. This place is CLEAN!

Does this day care follow a specific curriculum?

Yes

The reviews highlight a well-rounded curriculum encompassing art, music, sports, gymnastics, and academics, suggesting a variety of learning options.

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Author: Nick Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/12/2024, 1:33:46 AM Review: We love this school! Great curriculum and teachers that care about the kids and stay around! That says alot that there is not alot of turnover at this school. ----- Author: Alexey Gnipa Rating: 5/5 Date: 6/4/2023, 6:30:26 PM Review: I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Kelly Giddens, the owner of Bartram Academy, for providing an exceptional day care experience for my son Leo. The staff's high qualifications and genuine passion created a nurturing environment where my son thrived for three wonderful years. The facilities are impressive, with a wide range of educational materials and toys. Communication with parents is excellent, and the well-rounded curriculum has benefited my son greatly. Thank you, Kelly Giddens, for your dedication and for creating such a remarkable child care facility. I highly recommend Bartram Academy for outstanding care! ----- Author: Rudy Rating: 5/5 Date: 6/1/2023, 3:43:47 PM Review: Bartram Academy is the best daycare in St. John’s! They have wonderful staff/teachers and a perfect curriculum! Highly recommended!

Does this day care have monitoring cameras?

Yes

Several reviews explicitly mention the use of monitoring cameras within the facility, allowing parents to check in on their children throughout the day.

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Author: Erica McClure Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/29/2024, 2:52:32 AM Review: Bartram Academy is like the Ivy League school of daycare/pre-k!! My daughter has learned so much there in the past 3 months that she’s been enrolled. The days are structured, meals are healthy, and most importantly I feel that it is a super safe environment. There is always someone at the front desk when we do drop off and pick up. They have cameras and parents can see their child throughout the day, and they also send pictures via an app. The waitlist may be long, so get on it asap (right when your child is born) if you want them to attend at 1. ----- Author: Eliane Soares da Silva Rating: 5/5 Date: 6/1/2023, 2:33:54 PM Review: I moved to Florida on 2021 and found Bartram academy for my daughter who at the time was finishing the pre-k class. She has graduated since and for this day still talks about and misses school and the teachers. I also currently have a little one there, that has been in since 4 months and i can not tell good enough things about the teachers and the staff. you can tell they really enjoy taking care of the kids, from little ones to pre-k schoolers and, Ive always had all my concerns addressee righawYou can see that Miss Kelly truly loves the school and the kids and the teachers treats thalmost if it was their own. they have fun raisers often, they also have wonderful events through the school year. The cameras are a big plus also so it can give parents a bit more time to check on fun moments the little ones have in class. I often catch my liltte one being pampered, being hugged and loved which it really makes my day. Also as i mentioned earlier miss kelly really loves the school and to care for our little ones, and that makes a huge different. shes also super flexible with request and always tries to accommodate it the best she can. we love the school and our kids are really happy there which is the most important thing. the only thing i think the school can improve but i haven't brought it up yet is maybe doing a fundraiser to update some of the toys, and outdoor playground for the little ones, like adding swings or something like that since kids loves to swing and perhaps also on trying to improve some of the snacks that are offered so the kids have access to less processed food and more natural raw food. Although I can understand that prices and inflation is crazy right now specially with food. ----- Author: Danijel Hadziavdic Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/3/2023, 12:24:02 AM Review: We love Bartram Academy! We have enrolled both of our sons into the daycare and they love it. The teachers are great with kids of all ages. The thing that sets this daycare apart are the cameras in the classrooms that you can monitor at any time and have peace of mind. ----- Author: Lindsey Miller Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/2/2023, 10:20:59 PM Review: We really love this school. The communication is really good, the director/owner is great, the turnover has been better than other schools around, the teachers are really engaged with their curriculum, and they offer great food. In talking with other moms, their rates are still better than the other schools around, although still competitive. They have cameras, which I personally like, but have stopped looking at them because I feel the kids are totally fine. I just like that the option is there. I’m sure there are other things that aren’t coming to mind, but that’s the jist of it. We really love having Bartram Academy as the school of choice for our kids. ----- Author: Danielle Ramos Rating: 5/5 Date: 1/2/2023, 2:18:31 PM Review: Best VPK hands down. We did a lot of research and visited a lot of schools and the energy and care we saw at this school could not be beat. They have HD cameras as well so you can see your child inside and out which was a big plus. The lunch menu was great but you have the option of bringing a packed lunch. The teachers are wonderful and my son could not be happier. He's learning to read and write and making new friends. My only suggestion is to get on the waiting list early and secure your spot cause this school is very popular!

Working Hours

  • Monday7AM-6PM
  • Tuesday7AM-6PM
  • Wednesday7AM-6PM
  • Thursday7AM-6PM
  • Friday7AM-6PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Jennifer Empey
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/13/2025, 2:23:53 PM

We have been so impressed with Bartram since our 3 year old started in October. She has learned Spanish, sign language (she is re-teaching us the letters of the alphabet lol), does the cutest art, is constantly singing songs from school, and looks forward to going every day. This place is a gem <3.

Author: Bristol
Rating: 5/5
Date: 9/16/2024, 7:38:20 PM

This Academy is absolutely amazing! I wish I would have made this review much sooner than now. My son went here for two years and we absolutely loved it! We adored the owner, Mrs Kelly and Mrs Carla at the front and of course all the teachers we had were amazing. They really made such a positive impact in our son’s life and I would recommend this place to anyone!

Author: Damir I
Rating: 5/5
Date: 8/1/2024, 3:23:05 AM

Absolutely delighted to share our experience with Bartram Academy! From the moment we joined this school community, we’ve felt like part of a family. The genuine care and attention each student receives are truly remarkable. Every teacher seems to know every student personally, whether or not they are in their class, which creates a nurturing and supportive environment. A special shoutout to Kelly Giddens, the school director, whose dedication and kindness shine through in everything she does. Her big heart and commitment to the students and their families make a world of difference. Our family is incredibly grateful for the positive impact she and the entire team of teachers have had on our children`s education and well-being. Bartram Academy is more than just a school; it’s a warm, welcoming community where each child is valued and supported. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our children to grow and thrive. We highly recommend!

Author: Jessica Allen
Rating: 5/5
Date: 8/1/2024, 2:16:18 AM

We have been at Bartram academy for almost 7 years now. We love that it’s privately owned where everyone feels like family. The staff is great and you can tell they truely care about the kids. Both of my kids have learned so much there. They incorporate art, music, sports, gymnastics and academic curriculum. We will be sad to leave when my youngest graduates VPK next year.

Author: LanAnh Ly
Rating: 5/5
Date: 7/31/2024, 5:02:34 AM

Hands down, I have nothing but great things to say about Bartram academy! We started our journey with Bartram academy when my son was 2 years old and he then graduated vpk last year and now my daughter is enrolled there. All of the staff has been helpful, caring, nurturing and overall just pleasant humans all around. I know their job isn’t easy so if I haven’t said it enough, I wholeheartedly thank you Bartram for keeping my kids safe while mom’s at work! It puts my mind at ease knowing my children are in good hands and are in a safe and educational environment. They also do a great job engaging the kiddos in lots of fun activities as well. Not to mention, food/menu choices are nutritious and facility is always super clean ! My son has made such beautiful memories there and we are looking forward to making more with our daughter. Definitely highly recommend this daycare!!

Author: Magdalena Bryk
Rating: 5/5
Date: 7/31/2024, 3:19:24 AM

We have used Bartram Academy since 2021 and we are so glad that we choose this preschool for our childern! Teachers and staff are super helpful and understanding. They have a passion for what they do. Healthy/organic food, safety environment(cameras!!), monthly newsletters, weekly menus, cookies Fridays..Everything is really amazing. We love Bartram Academy!!! Thanks for all that you do, it's greatly appreciated!!!

Author: Brittney Onwubiko
Rating: 5/5
Date: 7/31/2024, 1:57:49 AM

So far Bartram Academy has met all of our needs and wants. We were interested in the school since hearing about it a year ago and was put on the waitlist. It’s been worth the wait. The staff is friendly. Our children love their teachers. Our two year old is happy to go to Ms. Sonei’s class. Our 4 year old has always been excited to start a school/daycare and be around other kids. The teachers do so much for our littles and are truly appreciated!

Author: Kristy Buttermore
Rating: 5/5
Date: 7/29/2024, 12:29:08 PM

Bartram Academy is an exceptional daycare. We transferred our older daughter there when she was 2, and our youngest has been attending since she was an infant. They are currently enjoying their final summer camp session, and I am deeply grateful for the wonderful experience we've had. Both girls have loved attending and have learned so much, the staff are all fantastic, and the fresh-made meals they provide are a rare find among daycares anymore. We truly cherish our Bartram Academy family!

Author: Ivan Rodriguez
Rating: 5/5
Date: 7/29/2024, 12:26:17 PM

Our daughter joined Bartram 2 weeks ago and we loved how she was welcomed by teachers and the students. Excited to be part of this family.

Author: Leslie Martin
Rating: 5/5
Date: 7/29/2024, 12:11:50 PM

We have loved bartram for so many years! My daughter moves on to kindergarten this year and is so sad to be leaving her teachers. Can’t express how much we have loved sending our daughter there!

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