St. Lucie West and Tradition are two of the fastest-growing communities in Port St. Lucie — and a lot of the young families moving in are specifically looking for a bilingual early-education option, not just daycare. My First Place Academy, at 1991 SW Savage Blvd, serves both communities directly.
Frequently Asked by St. Lucie West & Tradition Parents
Is there a bilingual daycare near St. Lucie West? Yes — My First Place Academy is a short drive from both St. Lucie West and Tradition, offering full English-Spanish immersion across every classroom, from infants through VPK.
Do you offer VPK? Yes. We partner with the Early Learning Coalition for Florida's state-sponsored VPK program. Any four-year-old born on or before September 1st who resides in Florida qualifies for three free instructional hours daily, regardless of family income.
What ages do you accept? Infants through four-year-olds, plus VPK, Before & After School Care, and Summer Camp for school-age children.
What are your hours? Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm, closed weekends and holidays.
Why It's Worth the Short Drive
Families relocating to Tradition and St. Lucie West are often coming from areas with more established bilingual-education options, and don't want to give that up. Our academy was built specifically to meet that expectation: every classroom runs bilingual instruction as its foundation, not an extra. Infants get sensory-based learning and early sign-language support; toddlers and preschoolers move into structured bilingual curriculum with art, music, science, and early literacy built in; four-year-olds transition into routines that prepare them directly for VPK and kindergarten.
What You'll Find On-Site
A purpose-built facility with private parking, video monitoring, a synthetic-turf playground, and meals coordinated through the Florida Department of Health. Owners Veronica and Aracelly Forero are directly involved in day-to-day classroom life.
Visit From St. Lucie West or Tradition
1991 SW Savage Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 6:00pm (772) 446-4011
One More Thing Worth Knowing
New construction in St. Lucie West and Tradition means many families here are choosing a daycare for the first time, without an existing local network of recommendations to lean on. If that's you, the safest approach is the same one longtime residents use: visit in person, watch a classroom in session, and ask directly how bilingual instruction is delivered day to day rather than relying on a website description alone.
Book a Tour
If you're weighing options in the St. Lucie West or Tradition area, come walk through our classrooms and meet the team before you decide.