Preschools
PRESCHOOLS
Educating our children in 2022-23
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
Cape Coral Creative Cubs VPK
The City of Cape Coral offers safe, fun and educational child care for children ages 3-5. Our age appropriate rooms are full of educational fun. Our Preschool program is for children ages three to four years of age Monday -Friday 6:45am-6pm: $99 Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Included. The Voluntary Pre Kindergarten program is for those children who are four years of age on or before Sept. 1. Monday-Friday: 9:00am-12:00: Free VPK Lunch included. VPK Wrap Around Care Monday-Friday: 6:45am-6pm: $89 Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Included. 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.
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
Crestwell is an accredited private school with professional staff and degreed teachers. Our programs provide an academic curriculum for children from three years old through eighth grade. Hands on classes include: art, music, computer lab, character education, Spanish, library, reading/language arts, math, social studies, steam, exploration and discovery, along with organic outdoor gardening and science. At Crestwell, your child will be known, loved, and challenged. Crestwell School is a Florida not for profit 501(c)3 organization.
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 spiritual development and academic excellence with a focus on all domains of development. Conveniently located off Daniels Pkwy, we offer classes for preschool starting at age 2, VPK, Pre-Kindergarten & K – 5th 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
Foundations Early Learning Center
We provide a nurturing, safe, faith-based foundation that enriches each child Spiritually, Socially, Emotionally and Academically. Full Time: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm. Ages 1yr to 4/5. VPK for 4 year olds. Small class sizes, weekly gym class and Snacks/Lunch Included.
4118 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral
www.capecoralfirst.org 239-542-0122
Four Freedoms Park
Tiny Toads (3 – 4 years) – This preschool program meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is designed to help develop social and emotional skills. Child needs to bring lunch, snack and water, and be self-sufficient in restroom care. Fees are per month depending on how many Tuesdays and Thursdays are in the month.
4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral
239- 574-0804 • www.capecoral.gov
Full Steam Ahead
The smartest choice you can make after school is back for another year! Full STEAM Ahead is Southwest Florida’s premier STEM and Arts enrichment program. Our after school STEAM students practice problem solving, develop tech and art skills, and cultivate creativity daily through small class lessons involving robotics, coding, science, engineering, music technology, art, Minecraft, Roblox, and much more. Programs run Mon – Thurs from 3-6pm, and start at $25/day. Transportation available from select schools.
239-689-3602 • info@fullsteamaheadFL.com
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 a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) “wrap-around” program for preschool children age 4, as well as in depth programs for all ages from infants through preschool. Our VPK program focuses on reading, writing and social skills and prepares children for Kindergarten. We also offer a school-age after school program with planned daily activities as well as homework assistance.
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 6:00 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.
4650 Fowler St., Fort Myers
239-278-1148
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 children 1 to 8 years old, 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
Preschool @ The Lamb
Preschool @ The Lamb is an Early Education School where your young child can dive into learning as they investigate and explore the world around them! We love young children and nurture their curiosity with inquiry-based curriculum, STEAM education, field studies, and school readiness experiences. Part and full-time options are available for Twos, Preschool, Pre-K, and VPK. Call today to schedule a tour and see how your family can become part of ours! Visit us for a tour.
19691 Cypress View Dr, Fort Myers
239-267-2694
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 new language and socialization skills through play and child-centered activities. Our PreK 3 and PreK 4 classrooms are fun-filled learning environments where friendships grow right along with the children as they prepare for Kindergarten. Children are encouraged to ask questions and work together to solve problems.
3595 Broadway, Fort Myers
239-939-1218
Wellington Academy
Wellington Academy has been serving Lee County families for over 35 years. We are the providers of quality child care for children ages birth through VPK. Our qualified staff are here to help your child navigate the new modes of learning. Our schools are nationally accredited and Gold Seal approved. Voted by parents as the Best Preschool in the 2011 Parent’s Choice awards, 2015, 2016 & 2016 Best of SWFL Recipients! Our VPK program has been extremely successful in fully preparing students for Kindergarten and beyond. Wellington Academy’s Kindergarten Readiness Rates have been in the top 5% in Lee County for the last 5 years. Our VPK program offers a safe well-equipped classroom environment for your child while focusing on all of the Kindergarten readiness standards. Our schools are conveniently located near your home and work place to serve you better. Call or stop by today to reserve a spot for your child in our programs!
www.wellingtonacademyschools.com
Fort Myers, 5244 Ramsey Way • 239-275-8818
North Cape Coral, 1024 SE 10th St. • 239-574-8818
South Cape Coral, 4412 SE 15th Ave. • 239-549-8818
Zion Early Childhood Center
The mission of Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is to support families and help young children grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18) by nurturing their spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development (Proverbs 22:6) and equipping them to share the love of Christ with others (Mark 16:15). Program Goals: Children develop a personal relationship with Jesus, their Savior; Prepare children socially and emotionally for kindergarten; Set a solid foundation for self-discipline; and Set groundwork for life-long interest in academic learning and problem solving. A Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten and School Readiness Provider, our fee schedule is available upon request.
7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
239-481-4040 ext 208