The Preschool was established as "The Caring Place" at the North Naples United Methodist Church as an outreach mission in 1985. It began as a mother's morning out program and has since developed into a preschool program providing extended child care for children ages infants through pre-kindergarten. As the name implies, the main purpose of the Preschool is to provide loving, quality care to pre-school children of the community. The staff is committed to giving you the security of knowing you have a good choice for the care of your child. The school enrolls children from many backgrounds. The teachers work to develop the children's understanding of God by creating a warm and caring environment while at the same time providing for their everyday needs.
In early 2006, the Preschool and The Village School became one entity using the name The Village School to represent all children from infants through the 8th grade.
The Village School was accredited by The Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) in 2006. FCIS is a professional education association founded in 1954 with its main purpose to establish high standards for nonpublic schools. At the same time the Preschool was accredited by the Florida Kingergarten Council, which was founded in 1968 dedicated to maintaining high standards in preprimary schools and kindergartens throughout the state of Florida.
The Village School has the same commitment, also within the structure of the church, for elementary age children. The children are placed in a loving environment where they can grow and learn by discovering the world from a strong Christian perspective. The goal is to create a safe sanctuary of learning where children are challenged to achieve their full potential. It is believed that children can reach that potential through the inspiration of dedicated teachers in an environment created to challenge the children's natural desire to learn. The goal is also to help children become contributing members of society, responsible adults, and life-long learners. The commitment to excellent care and quality education is extended to every child in our program, from the youngest to the oldest.
The program at The Village School is based on the development of each child's emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual growth through exposure to a wide variety of experiences and activities. The staff is provided with the knowledge, facilities, and materials to carry out this program with the children and opportunities for individual growth while a part of The Village School family.
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