Ivybrook Academy Sarasota

The Reggio Emilia approach starts with one belief: children are competent, capable, and curious learners.

This approach supports early childhood development through projects, collaboration, documentation, and a thoughtfully designed environment that deepens learning.

As part of our blended curriculum, Reggio looks like:

‣ Group projects that build collaboration, communication, and shared problem-solving

‣ Parent and community involvement woven into the learning experience

‣ Extensive documentation of the learning process, displayed at child-height and shared with families

When children are given the respect and space to explore their ideas, there is no limit to what they can discover.

Summer should be fun, but it should also keep your child learning! ☀️

When routines disappear over the summer, children often lose ground in focus, self-regulation, and social confidence.

Our camps are built for children ages 2 to 6, using the same blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach that families trust during the school year.

Your child gets hands-on STEAM, creative art, time with friends, and a consistent rhythm that carries them into fall ready and confident.

Painter. Engineer. World traveler.

This summer, your preschooler gets to be all three!

At our summer camps, you can expect:

☀️ Weekly themes built around STEAM, literacy, global culture, and outdoor exploration to balance excitement with meaningful educational experiences.

☀️ Every lesson and activity is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group

☀️ Real friendships, real outdoor time, and a routine that prevents the summer slide

Summer is starting! Don't miss an unforgettable summer of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun.

When parents think about kindergarten readiness, they often think about letters, numbers, and early literacy skills. While those skills certainly matter, research consistently shows that social-emotional development is equally predictive of long-term academic success.

At Ivybrook Academy, social-emotional learning is not a separate subject on the schedule. It's in everything we do. Group projects, collaborative play, and guided conflict resolution all give children daily practice in empathy, self-regulation, and communication.

By the time our students leave Ivybrook, they are academically and emotionally prepared for what comes next.

☀️ Summer Camp for Preschoolers is almost Here! ☀️

Get ready for a summer full of playful learning, hands-on STEM exploration, creative projects, and exciting weekly themes! Each week brings new adventures designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and fun for your little learner.

🌈 Play-Based Learning
🔬 STEM Activities & Experiments
🎨 Creative Arts & Projects
📚 New Theme Every Week
👧🧒 Fun, Friends & Exploration

Spots are limited — message us today for details and registration!

Up until this point, you've been your child’s only teacher.

You've guided their first steps, cheered for their first words, and patiently answered their endless questions. Sharing that role for the very first time is a significant moment for both you and your child.

Our classrooms are designed to be a natural extension of the warmth and security of home, giving children the space to explore the world with independence and confidence while giving parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is truly seen.

🔆Summer camp for 2s and 3s at Ivybrook Academy is filling quickly! Be sure to grab your preferred weeks before they're gone! We can't wait for our summer full of playful learning, messy art, water play and making memories with new friends!! 🔆