Baby Fox Academy is family owned and operated by Laurie and Matthew McCracken. Laurie has 20+ years of early childhood teaching experience in Florida, Nevada and Arizona. Laurie achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and went on to secure a Master’s Degree in Early Literacy both from Nova Southeastern University. During her teaching career, she has become exceptionally volunteered her time and efforts outside the classroom for such activities as new teacher training, peer mentoring, before and after-school tutoring, various holiday plays and activities, and much more. Laurie brings all his time and experience into the new adventure known as Baby Fox Academy.
Our high quality early learning program provides a safe nurturing environment, which is thoughtfully stocked for the growth and development of each individual child. We serve as facilitators and extenders of play, whereby allowing children to be in charge of their own learning.
To set the standard for developmentally appropriate, hands-on, individualized early childhood education. We strive to increase the community’s awareness of the early years and the vital role play-based learning plays in the building of a solid educational foundation.
In our high-quality, early learning setting, we want to allow children to learn and grow through their play. Children should express and explore their creativity in an open-ended way where they have the freedom to make choices and are not limited by unnecessary restrictions.
Owner & Executive Director
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941-359-FOXY
Lakewood Ranch FL 34240
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