Our Story
As a father of two and a KLA Schools owner for over 10 years, I know firsthand how much the right preschool matters. My wife Carolina and I don't just run these schools — we live the KLA approach with our own family every day.
My journey with KLA started in 2015 when I founded KLA Schools of West Kendall in South Florida, driven by my passion for early childhood education. Over the past decade, I've watched hundreds of children grow through our program — learning to ask questions, work together, and genuinely fall in love with school.
In 2023, Carolina and I began a new chapter: bringing the KLA approach to Northeast Florida. After three years of planning, designing, and building, we opened KLA Schools of Beachwalk in St. Augustine in January 2026 — the first Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in St. Johns County. The response from families there was everything we hoped for, and it made one thing clear: Northeast Florida was ready for something different. That's what led us to Oakleaf Plantation.
We chose Oakleaf Plantation because this community shares our values: family, creativity, and giving our kids the very best start. Traditional preschool options have dominated the Orange Park area for a long time — we're proud to offer families here something different, and we can't wait to welcome your family.
- Jose Franco, Owner of KLA Schools of Oakleaf, Beachwalk, and West Kendall
*KLA Schools of Oakleaf is an independently owned business operating under a franchise agreement with KLA Franchise, LLC
