Everything You Want to Know About Kinovu Schools

As a parent, choosing the right school is one of the most meaningful decisions you make for your child. Our Frequently Asked Questions page was created to support you in that journey — offering simple, transparent, and helpful answers to the things families ask us most.

Whether you’re curious about our learning approach, wondering how our daily routines work, or exploring next steps in the enrollment process, you’ll find guidance that’s easy to understand and designed with parents in mind.

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

What are your preschool tuition rates?

Monthly Tuition ranges from $1000 to 1750 (or $230 – $400 weekly), depending on your child’s age and the schedule you choose. Please contact your school of intrest for more information.

What does tuition include?

Besides a top notch educational program that develops the whole child, certified knowledgeable teachers and a safe and nurturing physical environment, tuition includes:

Nutritious lunch and 2 snacks, daily.
“Parent Night Out” (also known as free babysitting nights) from 7pm-10pm, twice every month, in which your teachers provide on-campus babysitting.
Enrichment activities such as Yoga, P.E., and music (varies per school location)
Bilingual program (English and Spanish)
All School materials

Do you offer any discounts?

We offer several discounts, including:

5% Sibling discount
Veterans Discount
Several community discounts
Parent referal program

Please contact your school of interest for details

What ages do you serve?

Kinovu Schools welcome children from 6 months to 5 years old, covering Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and VPK programs. Each stage follows age-appropriate methodologies that foster curiosity, independence, and active learning through daily, meaningful experiences.

Our Lithia and Weston locations also offer an Elementary Program, from Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Do you offer VPK?

Yes, we offer the daily, 3-hour FREE VPK program (with voucher), as well as an extended, all-day VPK program for an additional fee

Is the school accredited?

Yes. All of our schools have been accredited by the Gold Seal Quality Care Accreditation from the State of Florida, the National Apple Accreditation, and the VESS Accreditation.

These recognitions reflect our commitment to safety, quality, and educational excellence. Our VPK programs are consistently rated as high quality and high performing.

Do you provide meals and snacks?

Yes, our tuition includes a nutritious, hot lunch and 2 snacks. We also have organic and allergy-friendly lunch options to choose from.

What are your preschool hours and do you offer extended care?

Families can choose from full-day, half-day, and extended care schedules, as well as 2, 3, or 5 times per week.

Preschool hours vary by preschool location as follows:

Kinovu School of Lithia Springs: 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m

Kinovu School of Seffner: 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m

Kinovu School of Palma Ceia: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Kinovu School of Lynwood: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Kinovu School of Edgewater (Miami): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Kinovu Preschool (Weston): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Do you offer specials or enrichment programs?

Yes. Our schools offer Music, Yoga and P.E. included in our program. We also have on-campus extracurricular options such as soccer, ballet, piano, robotics, and Martial Arts.

Do you offer a bilingual program?

Yes, all of our schools offer bilingual (English and Spanish) education within an international and multicultural environment.

Besides exposing children to Spanish through hands-on, minds-on daily experiences, our Curriculum explores a “Country of the Month” and an “Artist of the Month” every month, which nurtures an international mindset from the youngest of ages.

What safety measures do you have?

– cameras
– fingerprint sing in system
– periodic staff trainings in safety procedures including CPR, emergency protocols, active shooter, etc.

What is the school's educational philosophy and approach?

We have designed our educational program for the way children truly learn.

We begin with prioritizing emotional safety and bonding, and then engage children through deep and exciting learning experiences.

We follow the VESS Curriculum – an international, brain-based educational model which combines the best and most research-based educational practices of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Project-Based Learning, Positiive Discipline, and Visible Thinking, amongst others, to bring children an educational experience that truly responds to how their brain learns and develops. Under the VESS Model, children not only develop a deep love for learning, but become proficient learners, active creators and deep thinkers.

Every single experience at Kinovu Schools is multi-sensory, hands-on, and positively-challenging, making school a place they won’t want to leave.

What Curriculum do you use?

We follow the VESS Curriculum, an innovative preschool curriculum created by our founders and grounded in brain-based research and emotional wellbeing. VESS nurtures confident, empathetic, creative, and curious learners through meaningful, hands-on experiences every day.

Recognized as one of the leading early childhood education approaches, the VESS Model is used in 153 preschool–12th grade schools worldwide and has earned international recognition, including:

Education Leaders Award (Spain, 2019)
Outstanding Leadership Award (USA, 2022)
Endorsement by the University of Barcelona’s Institute of Neuroscience

Families searching for a high-quality preschool program in Florida often choose us because VESS provides a richer, more intentional learning experience than traditional curricula.

How is your school and preschool different (and better) from others?

Several aspects of our program makes it truly unique and ideal for children’s growth and development:

Integration of the best aspects of multiple approaches: We combine the proven aspects of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Project-based, and other methods, and leave behind the unproven or outdated aspects, creating a unique program that truly responds to how a child best develops and learns.
We are a No worksheets Preschool: VESS immerses children in hands-on experiences, sensory exploration, and real-world problem-solving every day. Diddos and worksheets are never present in our schools.
Individualized learning plans: Unlike cookie-cutter curriculums that are sent to schools, at our schools each teacher lesson plans individually for her learners based on their interests and individualized needs.

We bring the world to the classroom: Our children explore a different Artist and Country every month through weekly cooking projects, daily sensory art, science experiments, special visits, and so much more – and they do so in two languages!

We nurture strong learners: Because VESS focuses on thinking skills, independence, emotional intelligence, creativity and communication, children don’t just memorize — they understand, make connections, and develop the confidence to express their ideas. This approach creates a joyful, engaging environment where learning feels natural and exciting.

You drop off and pick up in your child’s classroom and have multiple opportunities to get involved – Because we value daily communiction with your teacher and your right to come into the environment your child is in all day long. We also celebrate multiple community events throughout the year like our Family Fun Day, Art Museum Day, “Child-Led Conference Day”, and End of the Year Show.

You receive daily “What We Did Today” Reports through our communication app – not only about nap, meals, and diaper changes, but about the learning your child was involved in, every day

Free “Parent Night Out’s” happen twice every month – so that you can relax and recharge, leaving your little one happy and safe in our campus, under our teachers’ care

What are your child-to-teacher ratios?

We follow Florida’s ratios, but our VESS approach ensures more meaningful interactions and individualized attention than a traditional preschool setting, thanks to our intentional “small group work” approach.

What qualifications do your teachers have?

Our teachers are certified and trained professionals who receive over 50 hours of continuous education every year through our VESS Professional Development Program. They are specifically trained in neuro-education, emotional education, STEAM and mathematics development, Literacy development, and thinking skills development through the VESS Model, ensuring that quality standards are consistent across all centers.

How do you communicate with parents?

We are an Open Door Preschool and Open Door School, so you get to talk to your teacher face-to-face every day at drop off and pick up.

Our schools use Class Dojo and Procare apps for daily parent-teacher communication. Besides daily nap, diaper-change, and meal reports, you will receive daily “What We Did Today” reports with pictures and videos, highlighting your child’s learning journey. The school communicates via phone for matters that require your immediate attention.

What makes our school a trusted choice for families?

Families choose us with confidence because:

– We are part of Edu1st, a well-established organization with 12 schools in South Florida and 25 years of experience in early childhood education.

– Our educational model is used in 153 preschool–12th grade schools worldwide, demonstrating its strength, consistency, and global impact.

– Edu1st co-founded the Department of Neuroeducation at the University of Barcelona, ensuring our practices are grounded in research and innovation.

– Our founders remain actively involved, continually guiding quality, training, and vision across all schools.

– We maintain an exceptional client Net Promoter Score of 85%, reflecting strong family satisfaction and trust.