What makes Balanced Family Academy Different

We prioritize meaningful relationships with children & families

Our teachers take the time to truly know each child-their personality, their interests, and the ways they are growing.

Low teacher-to-child ratios allow educators to provide the attenon and connection children need to feel safe and confident.

Nourishing Meals and Snacks

Our in-house BFA Cafe prepares three meals a day: a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack, all made with wholesome ingredients you can trust.

Diapers and Wipes

No need to pack a diaper bag! We provide all the diapering essentials, using high-quality, gentle products that keep your little one comfortable and dry.

In-house Laundry

We make naptime easier by providing and laundering all crib bedding, sleep sacks, and cot blankets.

Extracurricular Activities

From music and movement to art and nature exploration, we offer a variety of age-appropriate activities to spark your child's curiosity and creativity.

We provide childcare designed around the rhythm of family life

Our program includes thoughtful features that make daily routines easier for parents while enriching children’s experiences.

We empower each child's unique development through a holistic, play-based curriculum

At Balanced Family Academy, children learn through hands-on experiences and playful exploration. We empower each child's unique development through a holistic, play-based curriculum grounded in research. 

Reading and Writing
  • Build early literacy through stories, rhymes and songs

  • Practice letters, sounds and pre-writing strokes

  • Retell stories and share ideas through pictures and words

Math
  • Sort, count and compare objects based on various qualities

  • Use math tools like blocks, scales and graphing materials

  • Explore shapes, patterns and measurements

Science
  • Observe, predict and experiment with everyday materials

  • Ask questions and explore cause and effect

  • Investigate the world around them through simple experiments

Creative Arts
  • Paint, draw and sculpt

  • Discover what happens when they combine different materials

  • Express ideas and feelings through music, dance and art

Construction
  • Build towers, bridges, roads and other structures

  • Test ideas about design, balance and stability

  • Bring their imagination to life with loose parts play

Music
  • Explore rhythm, beat and movement through songs and instruments

  • Build listening skills by following musical cues and patterns

  • Express feelings and creativity through singing and dance

Active Play
  • Run, jump, climb and dance through active free play

  • Build strength and coordination through movement games and challenges

  • Explore organized sports and movement programs like JumpBunch

Sensory
  • Investigate textures and materials

  • Self-regulate with soothing experiences

  • Practice scooping, measuring and pouring in sensory bins

Dramatic Play
  • Practice storytelling and imagination through pretend and dress-up play

  • Build language and social skills by acting out real-life roles and scenarios

  • Explore emotions and problem-solving through make-believe and puppet play

Life Skills
  • Practice everyday routines like washing hands and dressing

  • Build character through kindness lessons, teamwork and role play

  • Learn to make choices and solve problems on their own

Nature
  • Explore the outdoors through gardening, digging and nature walks

  • Discover animals and living things through hands-on lessons and stories

  • Build curiosity about the world through weekly Nature classes

We include healthy meals that support growing children

At Balanced Family Academy, children enjoy fresh, wholesome meals each day—so families never have to worry about what’s on their child’s plate.

Families Feel the BFA Difference Every Day