Leap and Learn Academy
"Growing Minds One Leap at a Time"
Where little learners take big leaps. A place to Learn, Grow and Thrive. Big Hearts. Bright Minds. Bold Beginnings. Learning starts with Wonder, Little Steps, and Big Discoveries.
Our Philosophy
Learning with Purpose. Growing with Care
Leap and Learn is built on the belief that children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and valued. Our approach blends intentional teaching with joyful exploration, creating an environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, express themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning.
We honor each child's identity, learning style, and developmental pace while preparing them academically, socially, and emotionally for the next stage of their journey.
"The World is Our Classroom"
Leap and Learn classrooms, whether we are indoor or outdoors, are always warm, engaging and intentionally designed to invite curiosity. Children are encouraged to explore, collaborate and express their ideas freely while learning respect, responsibility and kindness.
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Our educators create predictable routines paired with enriching experiences so children feel confident, capable and connected.
Learning Outdoors
Gardening
Health/Exercise
Cooking
Science
Jean Piaget
The goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge but to create the possibilities for a child to invent and discover, to create men who are capable of doing new things.
Our program supports early literacy, language development, social-emotional learning, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving and critical thinking, creativity, imagination, and self-expression.
Creating Unique Experiences for Learning:
A-Z Literacy Garden
Mini Market Day
Our garden is an interactive learning space where children explore letters, sounds, words, and storytelling through hands-on activities, play, and real-world connections that make literacy come alive.
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Community Partnerships and Families
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Learning grows stronger through real connections within our community.
We partner with families to support children with care, trust and shared purpose.
Created Learning Spaces:
Sejah Farms
Jungles James Farm
Afrika's House
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts
Our Founder and Director
Mackisha Jagrup St. Prix, M. A.
President and Director of Leap and Learn Academy. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Organizational Management qualifies me to carry out my lifelong dream. Children, anything children, everything children has always been my passion. To see them grow, learn, smile, laugh, say their first word or take their first step is truly a joy to watch each day! I believe in creating an atmosphere where children and staff feel like they are family, home away from home, most importantly loved and respected.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin.
Our Educators
Passionate. Qualified. Purpose-Driven.
Our teaching team is made up of dedicated professionals who believe teaching is both a responsibility and a calling. Educators at Leap and Learn are trained, compassionate and deeply committed to supporting each child's development.
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We invest in ongoing professional growth to ensure our team brings best practices, cultural awareness and heart-centered care into every classroom.
Contact Leap and Learn Academy
Get in touch with Leap and Learn Academy to learn more, enroll your child or to become a community partner.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:20pm
126F Estate Whim, Frederiksted, VI 00840
340-514-0881 or 340-772-0635
