Hello,
I’m Candice
Welcome to Guiding Hands Learning Center (GHLC). Choosing childcare can be a very tough decision and the staff at GHLC and I cherish the opportunity to provide your family with a superior level of childcare.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me personally.
Thanks,
Candice Benton
Founder/Owner, GHLC
About Guiding Hands Learning Center
At GHLC we strive to provide nurturing, quality care in a highly interactive learning environment. Our friendly qualified staff are an integral part of providing this environment.
Our current staff has had:
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A detailed interview, screening and onboarding process.
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Approval by the state of Florida through a background analysis that cross references state and federal criminal records as well as child abuse reporting records to ensure that each employee has a background that is clear.
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Florida CPR and first aid requirements fulfilled.
GHLC is a year-round program that offers childcare services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age (4-5yrs old for VPK program). Our daily activities and program consist of a flexible schedule that has been created to provide diversity and challenges for children in all of the age groups. Plus, family engagement is embedded in all of our programs. Rest assured that our activities are research-based, standards-aligned, safe, and developmentally appropriate.
Our activities include school readiness skills, arts and crafts, games, music, outdoor play, and story time. We offer a Full-Time program, which is for children present at the center over 6 hours per day, and we offer a Part Time program, which is for children present at the center for less than 6 hours per day. Our weekly cost is as follows:
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$175/week for potty trained students
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$185/week for non-potty trained students
Our Values
Our Mission
Guiding Hands Learning Center (GHLC) mission is committed to creating a heathy, safe, and caring environment for the children in our community.
Our Vision
Guiding Hands Learning Center vision is to create a nurturing environment where every child
feels loved, valued, and inspired to explore the world around them. GHLC is also dedicated to
building a community of trust and support, where parents feel confident leaving their children in
our care, knowing they are safe, happy, and well cared for.