Our Approach

At ACE Academy, our aim is to provide children with a creative space where they are free to grow, learn, explore, and create. The teacher’s role is to design available activities that utilize cognitive and sensory pathways to make the learning experience more effective, integrating academic concepts (math, language, science, problem solving) across different investigative opportunities. The student’s role is to explore wherever their interest guides them.

Our model is based on the latest educational research. Students learn best when they are part of the learning; that is, when they get to explore, discuss, provide opinions, or are appropriately challenged. We also know the effectiveness of student-centered learning, in which the learner uses their own inquiry and investigation to guide education, rather than committing to prescribed activities.

Our Staff

At ACE Academy, we pride ourselves at hiring people with high emotional quotient (EQ). Research indicates people with high EQ have better ability to motivate, have empathy, and work better under stress.  Each staff member goes through an interview process that allows us evaluate how they work with children. Once they are selected, all staff members undergo a background check.

Health & Safety

The safety and welfare of our children is of the utmost importance. There is always a staff member present on premises with CPR and First Aid certification. All children are signed in and signed out in presence of a staff member, and only authorized parents/adults are permitted to pick up a child. If, during your child’s enrollment, you need to make changes to their emergency contact or authorized pick-up card, please call us directly.

Little Scholar facilities, including ACE Academy, remain open with safety practices in line with CDC and Alameda County guidelines. At our site, you will see the following practices in use:

• Frequent hand-washing and use of hand sanitizer
• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
• Daily health screening procedures, including temperature screenings and home health updates
• Safe staff-to-student ratio
• Small student cohorts