The basics
When and where do you meet?

Wednesdays, September through May. We begin with assembly at 9:30 a.m. and finish at 1:30 p.m. We meet at Reach Church, 4815-200 Executive Park Ct, Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL 32216.

What ages do you take?

Birth through about eleven, in three groups: Nursery for two and under, Kinderleben for three to five, and Main Subjects for six to eleven. Siblings are welcome across all three.

Do I stay for the day?

Yes. Abiding Way is a parent-participation co-op, not a drop-off program. Every family takes a role — teaching, assisting, nursery, or the practical work of the day.

Do I have to be a Charlotte Mason expert?

Not at all. A good many of our families arrived curious rather than convinced. Come and see how it works in a real room; that teaches more than reading about it.

Faith
What do you believe?

Abiding Way is Christ-centered. Scripture is read, hymns are sung, and every subject is treated as belonging to God already. Families come to us from many different churches.

Do we have to attend a particular church?

No. We ask that families are glad for Christ to be at the center of the day rather than off to one side of it, but we are not tied to one congregation.

Practicalities
What does it cost?

Roughly $300 per family for the year, plus a $25 background check for each adult and a uniform shirt at $15 to $18. Figures are approximate and confirmed at enrollment. If cost is the obstacle, please write to us.

How do you communicate during the year?

Day to day communication happens through the BAND app once a family has joined. Before that, email is the best way to reach us.

Can we join mid-year?

Sometimes, depending on space and the point in the term. Write to the directors and ask — it costs nothing to find out.

What if my child has additional needs?

Tell us about them. We are a small co-op run by parents, so we cannot promise specialist provision, but we would much rather have an honest conversation early than turn a family away by silence.

Still wondering?

Ask us directly. A real answer to your family’s actual question is worth more than any page we could write.