Scottsdale Academy

Scottsdale Academy was established in Sept. 2003 and operated as a childcare center. In August of 2005, Roy and Jennifer Keister purchased the Academy and quickly elevated the service to an early childhood development school. In October 2006, all components of Scottsdale Academy were evaluated including: administration, classroom environment and licensing compliance, parent and community involvement, advocacy on behalf of children and child care, teacher credentials, training and background screening, teacher to child ratios, classroom interactions, literacy and curriculum. The preschool achieved high scores on all indicators of quality. Scottsdale Academy became APPLE accredited (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) and also achieved the Florida Gold Seal of Quality status. Recognizing the need for high-quality childcare and consistently being at 100% capacity with a waiting list for new students, the Keisters expanded the Academy by adding a 2,100 square foot expansion in Sept. 2007, consisting of three additional classrooms, a sunroom/multipurpose room, and playground. Further expansion in August 2010, included a second location with a 20,000 square foot facility located in the business district of the popular Southwood community. After completing the accreditation process again in 2009 and 2014, Scottsdale Academy's APPLE Accreditation has been extended to October 9, 2019. Scottsdale Academy continues to be one of the most reputable private preschools in Tallahassee, Florida.