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 The Magellan Academy was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in May, 1999, out of the need for first-class quality Christian preschool academics at reasonable rates. The Magellan Academy focused on the need for childcare centers, above all else, to be safe, sanitary, secure and an altogether healthy environment for the children. The first Magellan Academy was opened in Jacksonville's downtown business district on November 27, 2000. The Magellan Academy at Deerwood Park in the Greystone Office Park opened in Summer 2002 and remains a leader in preschool education on the Southside. The Magellan Academy at Centurion Square on Baymeadows Road and Philips Highway opened in December 2003 and was sold in November 2005. The Magellan Academy at Durbin Crossing at Old St. Augustine Road and Philips Highway in Bayard is scheduled to open in Summer 2008. Both Deerwood Park and Durbin Crossing centers feature state-of-the-art child development facilities in 13,000+ square foot, 250+ -child campuses.
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North Florida Families Magazine takes an extensive poll of Jacksonville parents every year. |
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In only our first year of existence, The Magellan Academy was recognized as a finalist in their “Best For Families” award competition in the “Best Preschool Program” and “ Best Childcare Center” categories. |
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The Magellan Academy has been awarded similar distinctions every year since, culminating in a “clean sweep" in 2004 in which The Magellan Academy won First Place in all four competitive categories, “Best Childcare Center”, “Best Day Camp”, “Best Private School” and overall “Best for Families.” |
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Additionally, The Magellan Academy was singled out as a “Family Friendly” company. |
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In 2003, amidst much fanfare, The Magellan Academy affiliated with international partners to open a childcare center in New Delhi, India, operating under the name, “The Banyan”.
Other Jacksonville-area sites are under development as are several facilities in other parts of the country.
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