Academy At Manhattan Beach, The

Overview

The Academy at Manhattan Beach provides early education for children and offers full‑day and flexible scheduling with year‑round, rolling admissions. The center welcomes last‑minute care needs through back‑up and drop‑in options.

Curriculum and approach

The center uses a discovery‑driven learning approach and incorporates health, safety, and wellness lessons into daily classroom activity. Preschool curriculum elements listed include literacy and language development, math and science exploration, art projects, enrichment opportunities, and fine and gross motor development.

Facilities, staff, and enrichment

Classrooms operate with two trained teachers per room who are background‑checked, fingerprinted, and CPR & First Aid certified.
Onsite, secured outdoor space and a dedicated Movement Matters Zone for extended gross motor time.
A STEM lab for children ages three and up and a gym/Movement room accessible to every age group.
Enrichment offerings cited include cooking, gardening, STEM activities, dance, yoga (called "pretzels"), mindfulness (Inner Explorer), and language experiences such as Spanish and sign language in younger rooms.
Onsite parking for drop‑off and pick‑up; the center partners with an external provider to offer healthy lunch options.

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Preschool

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