Southgate Children's Academy (SCA) was established in August 2002.
SCA is proud to be an independent, local and family owned and operated school, with an emphasis on the development of a strong
sense of community. We are licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) to serve 96 children; as a smaller facility,
we offer a cozy, homey atmosphere.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality care possible for children ages
6 weeks to preschool. Our philosophy is that children learn best through play, within the framework of a loving, nurturing
environment.
SCA has a very active parent organization,
Southgate Children's Academy Parent's Association (SCAPA) because we believe that parent participation and collaboration
is vital to our success. We're extremely proud of the fact that many of our referrals come from existing and past families,
and we have many families with multiple children enrolled. An extensive parent reference list is always available.
SCAPA hosts the school's annual Family Picnic, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Fall Fest. SCAPA meetings are
held monthly at the school on the first Thursday of each month, with participation and representation from the ownership and
management of SCA in order to provide outstanding communication and an open forum for the discussion of suggestions and ideas.
SCAPA also takes an active role in welcoming and supporting new families.
SCA also sponsors an annual Spring Egg
Hunt, Mother's Day Tea, Father's Day Celebration, Week of the Young Child, a monthly Parents Night Out, and other special
events in an effort to realize our goal of offering an environment where friendships are encouraged and fostered between children,
our families and staff.
