Early Learning Program

Crestwell School

a private early childhood program in
fort myers, FLORIDA

Founded in 1994, Crestwell School consistently ranks among Fort Myers’ best private schools, offering a robust academic program with small class sizes, a joyful and diverse community, and a commitment to strong character values in a family-like environment.

Crestwell School offers both a full-day VPK and a full-day Kindergarten program. Students are aged 4 on September 1st of their school year. We protect a 9:1 ratio in Pre-K and 15:1 ratio in Kindergarten. Our curriculums center around using principles of the Science of Reading.

Learning at Crestwell School is an adventure. Our dynamic curriculum encourages children at each stage of their educational, emotional, and social development to discover their own innate talents and interests. Nothing a student does here is considered extracurricular: lessons learned in the STEM lab or English classroom are as vital as lessons learned on the playing field or in the art studio.

Above all, we offer a nurturing learning environment that develops life-long learners who are engaged, knowledgeable, self-reflective, and self-directed. Schedule a private tour of our 6-acre campus to experience the difference for yourself.

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WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN EXPECT AT CRESTWELL SCHOOL

Preschool and Kindergarten is such an exciting time for young minds to expand. At Crestwell School, we focus on developing the whole child through both independent and teacher directed activities. Our academic program is a phonics-based program utilizing the Zoo Phonics curriculum. In addition, our students will work on pre-writing and pre-math skills, in conjunction with phonics and pre-reading. As children grow into our elementary program, they bring with them a strong foundation of learning, social skills, and emotional skills which involve friendships, problem-solving, and independence. They are able to maintain a rigorous academic schedule and continue to enjoy special subjects like art, music, physical education, technology, and foreign language.

All subjects are taught individually, as a large group, and in smaller groups. The playground is a larger space, which allows students to continue to develop independence, accountability, and respect for themselves, their fellow students and to the elementary staff. In other words, to live by the school motto: “Caring. Creative. Community.” Crestwell Schools Kindergarten Program provides children with a strong foundation that not only builds on Junior and Intermediate Kindergarten program, but also helps prepare the child for a successful Elementary school experience.

EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD

At Crestwell School, we respect, celebrate, and encourage every child as a one-of-a-kind individual. That’s why our program is designed to ensure your child not only succeeds in school, college, and career, but also flourishes as a unique, resilient, and happy human being. By cultivating your child’s particular passions and talents, we give them the tools to reach higher in all their endeavors.

WORLD-CLASS CURRICULUM

Our challenging, developmentally calibrated curriculum ensures mastery in fundamental subject areas, while collaborative projects and individual attention spark your child’s enthusiasm and curiosity. Discovering more about the world and their own capabilities, your child builds confidence in themselves and their classmates. They ask big questions, seek meaningful solutions, and embrace opportunities to learn and do more.

CHARACTER VALUES

We uphold character values as a vital element of every child’s education. When character development is a natural and indispensable part of your child’s early learning, they grow as insightful leaders and effective problem solvers. Equally important, they emerge with a strong moral compass that guides them all their lives. At Crestwell, students study and present on character values monthly.

SMALL
CLASS SIZES

We know how important personalized attention is to student learning. At Crestwell, small class sizes ensure that your child receives individual, one-on-one attention in a well-managed classroom. Our spacious classrooms maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and ensure plenty of flexible space to learn and engage.

OPEN PARENT COMMUNICATION

We encourage active parent engagement in student learning, because we know it makes a difference. Our teachers pride themselves on the consistent and thoughtful communication they have with the parents in their classrooms. Our teachers communicate individually with each family both face-to-face, and virtually via email or LMS.

JOYFUL & DIVERSE COMMUNITY

At Crestwell, we believe you can’t achieve excellence without diversity. We strive to create an inclusive school community that reflects the diversity of Florida. We welcome the spirit of diversity as a way to define our commitment to elevating all perspectives and experiences in our community.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

To best prepare our students for the 21st century, Crestwell utilizes the latest in cutting-edge instructional technology; including interactive SMARTBoards in every classroom, a 1:1 laptop and tablet ratio for students, and 3D printing, coding opportunities, and other tools that help them develop skills for the future.

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