Preschools
PRESCHOOLS
Educating our children in 2022
All Aboard Preschool
Enroll now for fall VPK! All Aboard Preschool has open enrollment for all ages 4 weeks through 12 years old. We are a certified VPK Provider. We offer a full curriculum that provides the finest early learning experience for all age children. We also offer before and after school and holiday camps for school age children.
1918 SE Santa Barbara Place, Cape Coral
239-574-5220
Bobbie Noonan’s
All programs are developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory, multi-dimensional, sequential, and provide for socialization. Our curriculum is also aligned with the Florida Early Learning Standards. Open door policy for parents. 13 months through PreK. Priority Daycare VPK participant. Our program is planned to develop each child’s sense of self worth, provide a wide range of experiences which will form the basis of future learning in all areas of the elementary school curriculum, provide an environment in which children are cared for and loved.
8560 Crystal Ct., Fort Myers • 239-939-2255
1217 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral • 239-945-3366 (infant-preK)
3528 SW 3rd Ave., Cape Coral • 239-945-7001
Brown Academy
Specializing in Early Childhood Development, prioritizing our relationships with each family in meeting the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of each child in our care. Offering a wide range of programs and schedules. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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12211 Towne Lake Dr., Fort Myers
239-332-1900
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m. for our NEW Preschool Program. Designed to capture a preschooler’s sense of curiosity and cultivate a connection to the natural world, each program will include a story, craft, & either a short hike or live animal encounter. This program is for children ages 3-5 and includes one adult per child. Cost for this program is $8 for non-member, $5 for members and does not include museum admission. January Preschool: Fur, Feathers, Scales & Skin- Why does a bear have fur? How do scales help a snake slither? Learn all about the different coverings animals “wear” to help them survive! This program will include a story, craft, & live animal encounter.
3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
239-275-3435
Cape Coral Creative Cubs VPK
Full day care includes Break, Lunch and afternoon snack! The City of Cape Coral’s Creative Cubs VPK program would be delighted to care for your child and help them reach their full potential. Our staff is highly trained and the program is licensed by the Department of Children and Families. The program promotes the development of math, science, literacy and reading skills through and age appropriate curriculum and is held at the William Austen Youth Center (located behind Sun Splash). No registration fees! VPK is Free Monday- Friday 9 a.m.- 12:00 pm. Wrap around care Mon – Fri 6:45 am – 6 pm available for $89.00 per week, Breakfast, lunch and snack included. Limited space is available. Call to reserve your child’s spot today. E-mail aarevalo@capecoral.gov
located near Sun Splash Water Park
239-242-3965
The Children’s Learning Center
Family focused and devoted to quality early childhood education, The Children’s Learning Center is a nationally accredited program operated by Child Care of Southwest Florida. The 5,064-square-foot facility enrolls children from infants through pre-kindergarten, as well as an after-school program for students up to 8 years old. Our child-centered classrooms encourage learning through play, helping children make sense of their world. The Children’s Learning Center is open 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free morning VPK.
37 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers
239-267-1136
The Community Children’s Center
Child Care of Southwest Florida’s The Community Children’s Center is one of the few nationally accredited childcare centers in Lehigh offering a low staff-to-student ratio. Our highly trained teachers and staff encourage children to be independent thinkers and work to form strong partnerships with parents. Our goal is to provide the best early learning experience and prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. We care for infants up to 8 years old from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering free morning and afternoon VPK classes for 4-year-olds.
1260 Wings Way, Lehigh Acres
239-369-2220
Crestwell School
Experience the Crestwell Difference. You want what’s best for your child, so do we! Crestwell believes each student must be recognized as an important individual whose self-esteem, attitude and academic curiosity are handled with a positive approach. Crestwell teachers provide differentiated instruction for every child. We focus on foundational academic skills while challenging the academically gifted. Caring, Creative, Community. Crestwell.
Crestwell School – Connecting Students to Success!
1901 Park Meadows Drive, Fort Myers
239-481-4478
Crown of Life Christian Academy
Crown of Life Christian Academy (CoLCA) is a private, Christ-centered school dedicated to providing a caring environment which fosters academic excellence and spiritual growth. Conveniently located off Daniels Parkway, we offer classes for preschool starting at age 2 & VPK through 8th grade. CoLCA uses the best educational practices to provide high quality and individualized education with an affordable tuition. We accept all Step Up for Students scholarships. Call today for a tour.
5820 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers
239-482-7315
Growing Room Child Development
Growing Room Fort Myers and Growing Room Bonita Springs opens the door to a secure, quality, fun and nurturing educational environment based on a balanced partnership with parents. We are proud to offer FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for preschool children age 4. Our VPK program runs from 9 a.m. – noon Monday through Friday. We also offer a “wrap-around” program for parents who need child care beyond the FREE VPK hours. Our program focuses on reading, writing and social skills and prepares children for Kindergarten. Two convenient locations.
www.GrowingRoomChildDevelopment.com
25151 Bernwood Drive, Bonita Springs
239-495-0045
8950 Gladiolus Road, Fort Myers
239-466-6646
Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center
Providing reliability and flexibility for the 21st century parent who may work a non-traditional schedule, we care for children 1 to 8 years old and are open 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Operated by Child Care of Southwest Florida and located near Page Field, this unique and exciting nationally accredited center offers community gardens and a natural playscape. Teachers facilitate learning by allowing children to plan their explorations, building early literacy, language, math and science skills through play. We provide free, nutritious meals and offer VPK.
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4650 Fowler St., Fort Myers
239-278-1148
Milestones Learning Center
Milestones Learning Center is a private preschool located in Estero Florida. At MLC we believe all children learn when learning is designed to be exciting and fun. We offer small class size of 10 students to create the best learning environment. Our degreed teachers work to fill the day with hands on learning activities that include science, math, art, music, and language arts. We are a year-round program Monday-Friday, 7am to 530pm, with extend care available.
19850 Breckenridge Drive, Estero
239-301-2962
P.A. Geraci Child Development Center
Child Care of Southwest Florida’s P.A. Geraci Child Development Center is a nationally accredited center dedicated to providing the best educational program and a safe, loving place for children and their families. We empower children by helping them develop, refine and expand knowledge, skills, language, and social competence. We care for infants through 8-year-olds, morning and afternoon care and offer free VPK for 4 year olds. Family style nutritious meals and snacks provided for free. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3713 Canal Street, Fort Myers
239-337-4995
St. Michael School & Little Saints Early Learning Center
Educating for life here and for eternity! Our school is accredited by both National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA) and AdvancEd. We are a National Blue Ribbon School. Our Little Saints Early Learning Center (6 weeks – 3 years) is a place for learning a new language and socialization skills through play and child-centered activities. Our PreK 3 – Eighth-grade classrooms are Christ-centered, caring, and challenging learning environments where lifelong friendships grow right along with the children. Open House Jan. 19, 2022, – link on our website.
3595 Broadway, Fort Myers
239-939-1218
Zion Early Childhood Center
Pre-registration for 2022-23 school year begins Jan 3. Space is limited so contact our office to reserve a spot in our Jr. and Sr. preschool classes for your child for the upcoming school year or to get your name put on our waiting list! VPK Provide. Reserve your spot for VPK.
7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
239-481-4040 ext 208
For more about local preschools, visit the Florida Department of Children & Families at www.MyFlFamilies.com