Let’s Be Friends Academy in Jacksonville,

Let’s Be Friends Academy in Jacksonville, Florida offers a welcoming environment where children can learn through play in a spacious and well-maintained facility. The daycare features a dedicated staff who provide attentive care for children from infancy through preschool age, with a strong focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere where kids can explore and develop naturally. The facility stands out for its emphasis on allowing children to be themselves while maintaining a structured environment, complete with outdoor play areas and regular activities that promote both learning and social connection.

Day Care Information

Address

725 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Reviews

13 Reviews

Day Care Features

Does this day care accept infants?

Yes

Multiple reviews mention infants attending the daycare, and one review specifically details the care provided for infants.

Reviews:

Author: Joy Waters Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/8/2024, 10:09:55 PM Review: From the moment we toured LBFA my husband and I felt such a peace about enrolling our daughter here. I cannot even put into words how much all of the staff and teachers bless our little girl and our family. My infant daughter is filled with glee as we walk in the door. All of the staff are so welcoming and most know my daughter by name. The communication is the perfect amount for us to stay informed without being overwhelmed and inundated. The level of openness, freedom for the kids, and transparency to the parents is unmatched. I am forever grateful to Chrissy for creating such an incredible environment for our kids to grow, learn and most importantly, PLAY! Heather does a phenomenal job with the infant program. All of her teachers have been so kind, caring and compassionate. She LOVES hanging out Ms. Gracie, Katelyn, Ms. Stevie, Nadya and the whole gang. I cannot imagine finding a more perfect program for our little one.

Is this day care considered safe?

Yes

Many reviewers emphasize the safety and security of the facility and staff.

Reviews:

Author: Mico Goranov Rating: 5/5 Date: 3/15/2024, 6:38:03 PM Review: I don’t even know how to describe this place other than an absolute blessing. My daughter attended. Let’s be friends Academy for over a year. Our entire experience was nothing short of amazing! I truly believe it is the best facility and incredible staff that you can possibly get for childcare. I felt so compelled to write this post because I was in the worst position possible as a mother. Having both of your kids home and needing to go to the hospital in a moments notice. Although my daughter has not attended there for a few months, they welcomed my children without hesitation, and open arms. To know that I had a safe place for my children to go, while I could take care of myself is priceless. Thank you is not enough. So eternally grateful for this place! Also, if they would open up an elementary school, I would totally have my kids go there. They are that amazing! -Autumn G. ----- Author: Rachael Leonard Rating: 5/5 Date: 11/7/2023, 11:09:54 PM Review: Incredible place and people! I am so grateful to have the peace of mind knowing my child is happy, safe, and learning in the best way possible. My daughter loves it here! ♥️ ----- Author: Laura Fernandez Rating: 5/5 Date: 10/14/2023, 1:48:54 AM Review: Awesome daycare. My son loved it there and I loved the people, owner, manager/director; good people to be around. Thanks the owner I got to meet great people who have now become friends. I always felt my child was safe and never had a worry in my mind when leaving him. The facility is amazing; it is a huge never ending playground for children! I have to say.. so far despite my schedule and the daycare’s schedule not working well together at all ( I have a hectic schedule)…its the daycare my child has liked and enjoyed the most, its the daycare whose staff ( management wise) Ive liked the most and overall I recommend it 100 percent! I miss u all and wishing you all the best!

Working Hours

  • Monday7:30AM-6PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM-6PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM-6PM
  • Thursday7:30AM-6PM
  • Friday7:30AM-6PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Zachary Roberts
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/30/2025, 8:52:40 PM

My child attended Lets Be Friends Academy for over a year prior to moving out of state and I wanted to provide feedback on the quality of care we received from this facility. The facility is well maintained, secure, clean, staffed well enough to provide care for young children from babies to toddlers. They have a number of activities scheduled here on a regular basis and the children get the opportunity to play outside often, with enough room to grow, play and make connections with the other kids in their respective classes. Meals are provided from home, which ensures your kids are eating meals aligned to their own nutrition goals. Some highlighted services here are that they support MCCYN military childcare tuition assistance as well as having a routinely visiting Occ Therapist for children in need of speech therapy and skill development. Very satisfied!

Author: Destinee Pratt
Rating: 5/5
Date: 1/17/2025, 6:07:55 PM

A wonderful place for learning! A beautiful campus and caring staff! My child had so much fun and learned so much through their play based learning! Highly Recommend!

Author: Joy Waters
Rating: 5/5
Date: 5/8/2024, 10:09:55 PM

From the moment we toured LBFA my husband and I felt such a peace about enrolling our daughter here. I cannot even put into words how much all of the staff and teachers bless our little girl and our family. My infant daughter is filled with glee as we walk in the door. All of the staff are so welcoming and most know my daughter by name. The communication is the perfect amount for us to stay informed without being overwhelmed and inundated. The level of openness, freedom for the kids, and transparency to the parents is unmatched. I am forever grateful to Chrissy for creating such an incredible environment for our kids to grow, learn and most importantly, PLAY! Heather does a phenomenal job with the infant program. All of her teachers have been so kind, caring and compassionate. She LOVES hanging out Ms. Gracie, Katelyn, Ms. Stevie, Nadya and the whole gang. I cannot imagine finding a more perfect program for our little one.

Author: Mico Goranov
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/15/2024, 6:38:03 PM

I don’t even know how to describe this place other than an absolute blessing. My daughter attended. Let’s be friends Academy for over a year. Our entire experience was nothing short of amazing! I truly believe it is the best facility and incredible staff that you can possibly get for childcare. I felt so compelled to write this post because I was in the worst position possible as a mother. Having both of your kids home and needing to go to the hospital in a moments notice. Although my daughter has not attended there for a few months, they welcomed my children without hesitation, and open arms. To know that I had a safe place for my children to go, while I could take care of myself is priceless. Thank you is not enough. So eternally grateful for this place! Also, if they would open up an elementary school, I would totally have my kids go there. They are that amazing! -Autumn G.

Author: Alyssa Huddleston
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/5/2024, 1:36:20 PM

I truly don’t know where to start. My oldest started at Let’s Be Friends Academy after having an awful experience with a different local daycare. From the minute we toured, we knew we found the right place for our boy! Soon after we joined, we had our second little one who started with Let’s Be Friends at about 4 1/2 months old and once again, we really just knew that our babies were in a safe and thriving environment . All of the teachers are exceptional and treat your babies like they are their own. And the administrators truly make you feel like you are taken care if and are part of one big family. There is nothing more I could ask for as a mom, then to know when my husband and I are gone at work that our babies were truly in the best of hands. Unfortunately due to my job, I needed to relocate and find a new daycare for my little ones. Moms typically cry when they drop their kids off for the first day of daycare. However, I cried three times during the last week of my boys attending Let’s Be Friends. It broke my heart to have to take them out. If I could take this wonderful daycare and all who work there with me everywhere I go, I would. The owner, Chrissy, and her husband did such an absolutely outrageous job when putting together everything for the concept of their school and the people that they hired. I don’t think I could ever speak more highly about how much we loved that our boys got to attend even for a shorter period of time. So thank you so so much to everyone that made not only my boys, but my husband and I feel secure every morning when we dropped our boys off. An extra special thank you to Chrissy, Yara, Heather and Maria for all you did for us. To Jazmynne, Kaylee, Stevie, Gracie and Erin… I know how much my boys will miss you ALL! I could say thank you a mission times so… THANK YOU 🤍

Author: Brannock Family
Rating: 5/5
Date: 2/13/2024, 4:02:03 PM

We have been here since September of 22 when they opened the school. We were here for working through the beginning stages and finding the teachers that were reliable. I love this school and appreciate all that they do for the kids. I love that nothing has to be perfect and they get to just be kids! They get messy, they yell and they explore! They use their imagination and they truly do learn through playing! We have had a great experience here. I’m so grateful for all the kind staff and other parents.

Author: Shimika Vanterpool
Rating: 5/5
Date: 1/8/2024, 3:30:55 PM

Very loving environment for kids. Great teachers and great staff.

Author: Mercedes
Rating: 5/5
Date: 11/17/2023, 9:11:37 AM

Both my children have been attending since October 2023, and let me say that LBF daycare has been a blessing for the girls and me. Upon touring the daycare, I fell in love with it instantly and knew I wanted to enroll my girls there. As a mom-run daycare, the women who run the place are amazing. Not only is the leadership excellent, but the staff are very loving, attentive, passionate, and patient. You can tell the team are happy. Many staff also have years of experience, while those just starting out in childcare are just as great ❤️Everything you would hope your children to be around. They are also highly interactive and encourage parents to play an active role in their children's learning environment. Everything in the building was also designed with a purpose. With plenty of places to run away and a lot of staff to oversee the children. This is truly a place where a kid is allowed to be a kid but in a controlled environment. I am so pleased with my experience. Lastly, they are also the kind of staff that will go above and beyond to make the children’s needs are met. Of course, communication and an excellent rapport between providers and parents are equally important. I hit the jackpot finding the place. It is worth the long drive & a place that deserves recognition.

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