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About Us
Our History
In 1971, two local volunteers – Dorothy Fleegler and Frances Cohen – saw a need among the low-wage laborers and farmworkers in the area for a safe and affordable place for their children while they worked hard all day to provide for them. This place needed to be special – a place of love and enrichment, where these children could begin to pave their pathway out of the generational cycle of poverty. They envisioned a future where every child, regardless of their background, could rise above and achieve their potential, building a strong and vibrant community for us all.
The vision began to take shape with just 22 preschoolers housed in local faith communities. With the generous support of the City of Boca Raton and James and Florence Fuller, construction began on what would be called the Florence Fuller Child Development Center in East Boca Raton. As word got out, the programs expanded to include older children for afterschool and summer camp, providing families with longevity of service not found anywhere else. Soon enough, the Center branched out to include a second location in west Boca in 1994.
In 2014, the Center formally embraced families by offering Family Support Services right on campus. Now, families have the resources they need to build stable and self-sufficient households, extending the impact of the Center to the home.
On every step of this journey, it was the care of local supporters that ensured the Center would meet the challenge of each day. Their acts of kindness have forever changed tens of thousands of lives, and our entire community.
Our Building
The Fuller Academy building was designed with the following cost-saving and environmentally friendly aspects:
- LED lighting
- Low-flow toilets for water conservation
- State-of-the-Art Air Conditioning with UV lighting for air purification
Click here to view the Fuller Academy Employee Ethics Standard
Click here to view our NSLP (National School Lunch / Breakfast Program) Info
Click here to view our Nondiscrimination Statement in English, Spanish, and Creole
Click here to view our 2025 Wellness Policy
Click here to view our 2025 Wellness Survey
If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language
assistance or other aids and services are available upon request. Please call: 561-391-7274
Si ou gen difikilte pou konprann anglè oswa ou gen yon andikap, asistans lengwistik gratis oswa lòt èd ak sèvis disponib sou demann. Tanpri rele: 561-391-7274 ext. 119
Si tiene dificultades para entender la lengua inglesa o presenta una discapacidad, puede solicitar asistencia lingüística y otros tipos de ayuda y servicios sin coste alguno. Llame al siguiente número de teléfono: 561-391-7274 ext. 136
Se tiver dificuldade em perceber o inglês, ou se tiver alguma incapacidade, pode solicitar a assistência linguística gratuita ou outros apoios e serviços. Por favor, ligue: 561-391-7274 ext. 306
