Stuart families researching bilingual early-education options often end up looking north into Port St. Lucie — and My First Place Academy, at 1991 SW Savage Blvd, is one of the few programs in the area built around complete English-Spanish immersion rather than an English-first curriculum with occasional Spanish exposure.
The Bilingual Difference
A program that's "bilingual" on paper and a program that's bilingual in practice are two different things. At My First Place Academy, both languages run through the entire day — conversation, songs, storytelling, classroom routines — across every age group we serve, from infants through VPK. It's the operating model of the school, not a supplemental class.
What Stuart Families Get Access To
Infant care built around sensory learning, calm routine, and sign-language support for pre-verbal communication.
Toddler classrooms (one and two years old) focused on language development, sensory play, and early self-help skills like hand washing and self-feeding.
Preschool classrooms (three and four years old) built around play-based learning, early literacy, and structured routines specifically designed to prepare children for VPK and kindergarten.
VPK, delivered in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition — any Florida-resident four-year-old born on or before September 1st qualifies for three free daily instructional hours, regardless of income.
Before & After School Care and Summer Camp for families balancing school-age children's schedules.
Inside the Academy
Classrooms are purpose-built for early childhood, with private parking, video monitoring, and a synthetic-turf playground. Meals are planned in coordination with the Florida Department of Health as part of the curriculum itself. Owners Veronica and Aracelly Forero are directly present in classroom life, observing lessons and supporting teachers.
Commuting from Stuart
1991 SW Savage Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 6:00pm (closed weekends & holidays) (772) 446-4011
Most Stuart neighborhoods connect via US-1 or I-95 north into Port St. Lucie — a manageable daily commute for families who want a genuinely bilingual program they haven't found closer to home.
What Stuart Parents Should Ask
Before enrolling anywhere, it's reasonable to ask a program directly how bilingual instruction actually works — not just whether it's "offered." At My First Place Academy, the answer is straightforward: both languages run through the full day, in every classroom, from infants through VPK. Families driving up from Stuart are welcome to sit in on part of a classroom day before making a decision, rather than relying on a website alone.
Book a Visit
If a genuinely bilingual classroom is what you're looking for, the fastest way to evaluate it is to see one in person.