Cultivating Strong Character in Tomorrow’s Leaders

We are a Christ-centered, safe, and inclusive school dedicated to serving working families. Through personalized, STEM-focused learning, we foster the critical thinking and holistic growth students need to make a lasting impact in their community and beyond.

For working families who seek a school rooted in strong values, we offer a safe, inclusive, and Christ-centered environment where character and leadership are cultivated daily. We meet diverse student needs through a commitment to personalized, STEM-focused learning, ensuring every student develops the critical thinking skills for academic success and the holistic growth necessary to become a confident, impactful leader in their community.

Our Program

A Foundation for Future Leaders

Proudly serving the Deerfield Beach, FL community, we welcome children ages 3 and 4 at our location in Bethlehem Church. Our mission is built on a bible-based foundation, grounding every aspect of our curriculum in values like honesty, integrity, and respect. We achieve this within a safe, inclusive environment that focuses on the whole child—developing academic knowledge, strong character, and social-emotional well-being for holistic growth. We move beyond the traditional, utilizing personalized learning strategies to meet diverse student needs, ensuring relevant instruction tailored to each student's pace and strengths. Furthermore, we place a strong emphasis on STEM-focused critical thinking, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math across all subjects to build the essential problem-solving skills needed for the modern world.

Meet Our Founder

My journey to education was unexpected. After an early career in engineering was cut short, I began teaching, gaining valuable experience across all levels-elementary, middle, and high school. I served the public school system 20+ years as a teacher, Assistant Principal and Intern Principal. It was during my time in elementary school that I realized in order for me to make a true impact, I have to start with the most critical ages. This realization led me to open Ephratah School of Excellence. We specifically address this need by providing foundational skills through integrated STEM and sign language to prepare our students for every stage of their academic journey.

“Mrs. Ford equipped us with better strategies to better our safety procedures.”

“Mrs. helped the teachers with strategies and understanding rules for Broward County licensing.”

“She is very innovative, approachable, and caring.”

“She helped us have a better understanding of how to protect the health and safety of our children. I think she is doing a great job.”