EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Our Early Learning Center is located at Beach Church and has been serving the beaches community for over 60 years. Our goal is to be a place where children can learn through age-appropriate curriculum, academic development, and a loving staff who desires them to know Jesus.
Our Center serves children ages 3 months – 4 years old (VPK). Students must turn classroom age by September 1 of the current school year for eligibility in our program. We offer a variety of schedules for our families. Our 3 - 9 month classrooms offer schedules from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm with two day, three day and five day a week options. Our 10 month – 3 year old classrooms offer schedules from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 7:30 am – 5:15 pm with two day, three day and five day a week options. Our VPK classrooms are five days per week with the VPK day from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. VPK students can choose an extended schedule with wrap-around care from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm or full day schedule from 7:30 am – 5:15 pm.
Announcement
We are thrilled to announce an expansion of our programs beginning August 2026!
ENROLLMENT BEGINS MARCH 23rd: INFANTS THROUGH VPK
Previously serving children 18 months through VPK, our Early Learning Center will now welcome:
Infants starting at 3 months old as of September 1, 2026 through Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK).
Infants born 11/2/2025 - 6/1/2026 have options for Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or Monday - Friday schedule for part day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Infants born on or before 11/1/2025 have the option of part day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or full day 7:30 am - 5:15 pm schedule and part or full week schedule.
This expansion allows us to support families earlier in their child’s learning journey while continuing to provide the nurturing, high-quality education our community knows and trusts — all within a Christ-centered environment.
Enrollment Opens March 23rd at 8:00 am at Beach Church Worship Center! Spaces are limited.
2026–2027 Registration
Registration Dates:
Public Registration:
March 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Beach Church Worship Center
Slot availability is subject to change in infant care through 18 Months as our currently enrolled families with younger siblings have the opportunity to enroll prior to public registration.
Infants DOB 11.2.25 - 6.1.26: No spaces available at this time. Waitlist applications only.
Wobblers DOB 2.2.25 - 11.1.25: 4–6 available spaces (3–5 full-day)
Young Twos DOB 4.1.24 - 2.1.25: 6–8 available spaces (3 Tuesday/Thursday full-day)
Twos DOB 9.2.23 - 9.1.24: 1 slot Tuesday/Thursday only with full day or part day option
Threes DOB 9.2.22 - 9.1.23: 7 available spaces, all Tuesday/Thursday (up to 5 full-day)
VPK DOB 9.2.23 - 9.1.22: 7 slots with 2 full day and 5 state or wrap around care.
Applications may be completed in advance or completed in-person up on registration day. If your family has schedule flexibility, please do not complete the schedule choice until registration.
Fees are due at the time of registration to secure your child’s spot.
VPK Families Only: If your child is entering Florida’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program, you MUST complete an application and receive a VPK Certificate of Eligibility from Duval County Early Learning Coalition to enroll in our program. You can do this by creating or logging into your Florida’s Early Learning Family Portal by visiting the link here. Children entering VPK must by four-years-old on or before September 1, 2026.
REGISTRATION & SUPPLY FEES
18 Months – 3 Years:
$150 registration + $150 supply fee
VPK Wrap-Around or Full Day:
$50 registration + $50 supply fee
State-Only VPK (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
No registration or supply fee
Registration fees are capped at $200 per family. Supply fees apply per child. Both registration and supply fees are non-refundable even if your child does not attend Beach ELC.
Make checks payable to “Beach Church ELC.” Cash is accepted with exact change only.
If offered a waitlist slot, a non-refundable $25 fee will be due at time of wait list registration. If slot is offered and student enrolls in the 2026-2027 school year, this payment is applied toward registration fee.
2026-2027 ApplicationS
TOURS & CONTACT INFORMATION
Interested in a tour? Contact us. Tours are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am and 12:00pm.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact our Beach Early Learning Center office:
Phone: 904.249.0124
Email: ELC@BeachChurchJax.com
TUITION RATES
Beginning August 2026
2026-2027 School Year
Tuition is charged the first of each month August – May.
Tuition for the school year is based on child's age on September 1, 2026.
3 - 9 Months Morning Class 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: $425.00
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: $550.00
Monday through Friday: $700.00
10 Months - 3 Years Morning Class 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: $315.00
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: $400.00
Monday through Friday: $550.00
10 - 23 Months Full Day Care
Tuesday & Thursday: $630.00
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: $885.00
Monday through Friday: $1130.00
2’s and 3’s Full Day Care
Tuesday & Thursday: $575.00
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: $825.00
Monday through Friday: $1070.00
VPK: 4 year old’s Wrap Around (12:00 - 1:00) *9:00 - 12:00 state paid*
Monday through Friday: $175.00
VPK: 4 year old’s Full Day Care *9:00 - 12:00 state paid*
Monday through Friday: $665.00
Beach Church Early Learning Center located at 334 8th Avenue N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families as a Child Care Facility. Certificate Number: C04DU0083