About Us

Who we are

Abacus Learning Center opened in Haile VIllage Center in September of 1994. Erin Howard , Program Director, has been with Abacus since 2004. Erin holds a Child's Development Associates (CDA) certification as well as a Level II Director's Credential. Leslie Greene is the Assistant Director and has a Bachelor's as well as a Masters in Education from the University of Florida. Leslie also holds a Level I Director Credential. Leslie has been with Abacus since 2015.

Care and safety
Love for children
Work experience
Higher education

Our Services

Fun activities for children ages 1 to 4 years.

We are committed to creating engaging and enriching experiences that spark a lifelong love of learning in your child. We warmly welcome you to visit our school and explore the wonderful opportunities that await your little one!

Math

We study numbers, geometric shapes, count, solve problems.

Letters

We are preparing for the first copybooks, shading and drawing along the contour, typing letters, developing fine motor skills.

Reading

We study words and syllables, letters and sounds, read by syllables, develop speech, compose stories.

Creation

We study numbers, geometric shapes, count, solve problems.

Our Directors

Hollie Hicks - Director

My name is Hollie Hicks, and I am the Director of Abacus Learning Center. I have worked in the childcare field since 2015. I believe that every child is unique and learns best through play-based learning. My goal is to provide children with quality developmentally appropriate experiences in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. My favorite things to do are spend time with my fiancé and daughter, go to the beach, and try new restaurants around town. My passion for teaching started when I was in elementary school. I would take my chalkboard and teach the younger children in my neighborhood. I will always love leading a team of wonderful educators with the same passion as me.

Antaniece Brown - Assistant Director

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Reviews

4.2 Over 25 Reviews

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Jonathan Kenney 3 months ago

Every time I come to drop off my child for school, the classroom is always clean and her teacher is wonderful.

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Jennie 3 months ago

Wonderful staff and wonderful facilities that made my toddler feel right at home. I don’t worry about him during the day due to the diligent updates, and I love seeing the daily photos of my child. I feel so lucky that we got into such a wonderful daycare!

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Cassandra Murray 3 months ago

Both of my children have gone here! Everyone knows my kids’ names and truly care about my babies! This is not a “daycare” it is a small learning center where your children really get treated as family.

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Christopher Mills 3 months ago

Ms. Hollie and Ms. Antaniece have been very accommodating for my son and I. I have a very busy schedule and they have always met the needs of my family. Ms. Kat is always a wonderful smiling face in the mornings and Ms. Nicole makes the best lunch that my son (whose a picky eater) loves to eat.

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Jenn Hall 3 months ago

Abacus is AMAZING! The teachers are incredibly passionate and the school is constantly doing things in the community. Ms. Hollie, the new director, is incredibly kind and committed to the school. I couldn’t recommend Abacus more!

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Shay Zenk 3 months ago