Curious Apples

08/11/2026

The weekend fairies have been busy. Our main building bathrooms have new waterproof walls, baseboards, and floors for easy cleaning.

07/16/2026

This Saturday visit the new fire station for a tour, family friendly activities, food and refreshments!

07/14/2026

VPK School Supply List. We start on August 31, 2026. Supplies can be dropped off at your scheduled teacher meet and greet.

05/14/2026

Update
Our 9:15am class is full. We have a few spots in the 8:20am and 8:35am classes. We start on August 31st for free VPK. Sign up now if you woul like to reserve a spot.
Attention all Santa Rosa County Parents! Curious Apples is excited to offer free VPK spots for the 2026-27 program year. We serve Navarre, East Milton, and surrounding communities. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026. Obtain your Certificate of Eligibility at https://www.elcsantarosa.org/. To reserve your spot, please contact us at [email protected], via Facebook message, or by phone at (850) 936-4663. Our VPK program features three start times: 8:20, 8:35, and 9:15 am, Monday through Thursday for 4.25 hours per day, beginning August 31, 2026. As a leading kindergarten readiness provider, our teachers have an average of 6+ years of continuous employment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! We also offer before- and after-school childcare, Monday through Friday. Additionally, our parent-pay preschool and childcare services cater to children aged 2+, with affordable rates starting at $50 per week.

03/13/2026

What a fun Friday! Our students are enjoying the new outside hopschotch game.

03/02/2026

VPK sign up is now for the upcoming 2026-27 program year. Our most recent Voluntary Prekindergarten performance designation is above expectations for kindergarten readiness.
We are happy to schedule a tour and show you our preschool program. Our VPK classes meet Monday - Thursday for 4 hours daily. We offer starting times at 8:30, 8:45 and 9:30. Most days we can accommodate tours by appointment at 8:00, 9:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 2:30pm. We are happy to schedule later tours as well. To set up a tour, Facebook message us, email [email protected], or call us at (850) 936-4663.
To secure a spot, you would need to submit a VPK Certificate of Eligibility and our enrollment form.
We offer before and aftercare for parents who need this service. VPK only is 100% state funded for children who will turn age 4 by September 1, 2026.
Follow the link below to apply for this certificate through the Office of Early Learning.

With the most recent updates, the Family Portal will now be accessed using Single Sign-On (SSO). Once you complete set up through SSO, return to the Family Portal and click the Sign In button.

06/23/2025

Santa Rosa County Parents!

Secure a FREE VPK spot for 2025-26 program year!
Your child must be 4 by Sept 1, 2025.

Get your Certificate of Eligibility here: https://www.elcsantarosa.org/
Then, email us at [email protected], Facebook message us, or call (850) 936-4663 to turn in paperwork and secure a spot.

Choose from 4 start times: 8:15, 8:30, 8:45 & 9:30am.
Classes meet Mon-Thur, starting Aug 25, 2025.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Plus, childcare available Mon-Fri before & after VPK. Don't miss out!

We also offer preschool/childcare for students ages 2 and up.

Curious Apples was founded in 2010 in the Navarre community as a Licensed Family Child Care Facility. Originally a licensed child care home we have now expanded to a small child care facility, located at the corner of Hwy 87 and Turkey Bluff Rd.

06/23/2025

Thank you for inviting us to participate in the Norm Crowder Kids' Festival at Navarre Park.

04/17/2025

We had a special visitor today! Happy Easter!

04/02/2025

https://nwfdailynews.gannettcontests.com/2025-Finest-on-the-Emerald-Coast-Communitys-Choice-Awards/?utm_source=client Show our amazing team of teachers just how much you appreciate them! We'd be honored to have your vote in this competition!

Curious Apples was founded in 2010 in the Navarre community as a Licensed Family Child Care Facility. Originally a licensed child care home we have now expanded to a small child care facility, located at the corner of Hwy 87 and Turkey Bluff Rd.