KLA Schools of Beachwalk Hosts Admissions Kick-Off Celebration

On September 16, families are invited to meet the team and access promotions ahead of the January 2026 opening.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Schools of Beachwalk will host an Admissions Kick-Off Celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1505 Beacon Lake Pkwy, St. Augustine, FL 32095. The event gives families a chance to learn about KLA's approach to early childhood education and hear updates on the new school, which is set to open January 5, 2026. The location, owned by franchisee Jose Franco, will serve the local markets of Beacon Lake, Beachwalk, Nocatee, and Ponte Vedra, among others.

Guests will meet members of the KLA leadership team and the local school team, learn about KLA's educational philosophy inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, and receive special gifts and founding-family enrollment promotions available exclusively at the event. In addition to Franco, attendees will include Founder and CEO Roberto Ortega, Director of Professional Development Claudia Chaustre, Marketing Director Jose Loor, and School Director Anne Cuff, along with multiple enrolled and prospective families.

"We are thrilled to welcome families to learn more about our school and what makes KLA unique," Cuff said. "This event is not only about admissions; it's about building community and sharing our passion for high-quality early education."

Located on a 1.4-acre parcel, KLA Schools of Beachwalk will feature about 11,000 square feet of indoor space and 6,000 square feet of outdoor learning space, including 10 classrooms, a central piazza to foster community, and an atelier (art studio) to spark creativity. Additional learning spaces and select furnishings handcrafted in Reggio Emilia, Italy, will enhance the school environment.

"We are looking forward to serving the St. John's community," Franco said. "Our mission is to provide children with an inspiring and nurturing educational environment that supports their natural curiosity and love for learning. We are honored to become part of such a vibrant and growing area, and we're excited to partner with families in St. John's to help their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally from the very beginning."

Enrollment is open now, with founding-family promotions available during the Sept. 16 event.

About KLA Schools:
KLA Schools (KLA) is an upscale preschool franchise that caters to infants from 6 weeks of age through children aged 12. Our vision at KLA Schools is to provide children with endless opportunities and empower them to make a positive impact on the world. To transform this vision into reality, we dedicate ourselves daily to fostering a safe, innovative, and high-quality education inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach. This approach taps into children's natural curiosity and equips them with the skills to overcome challenges and achieve academic success. Currently, KLA operates 26 locations throughout the United States, with more schools in development for the future. Our goal is to create a world-class franchise organization that sets new standards of excellence within the children's educational services industry. KLA Schools ranked #1 for Employment, Education, and Childcare services in America's Best Customer Service Companies List 2023 from Newsweek. For additional information about KLA Schools, please visit www.klaschools.com. To learn more about our franchising opportunities, please visit www.klaschoolsfranchise.com.

Contact:
Maria Jose Morla
KLA Schools
[email protected] 
305-912-5521 Ext. 1233

SOURCE KLA Schools