I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. I genuinely shout it from the…read morerooftops to all of my friends because I absolutely love how LOVED my children are by every single staff member here. One of the things that continues to amaze me is how every staff member even the aftercare staff, whom my boys don't regularly see knows them by name. It may seem like a small thing, but as a mom, it means the world to me. It makes you feel like your children aren't just students here... they are truly known, cared for, and loved. Melanie was the one who kick-started our Montessori experience, and wow, did she set the bar high. She is the absolute epitome of what you hope your child's first school experience will be. Her patience, kindness, warmth, and genuine love for the children are so evident in everything she does. She has made such a lasting impression on our family, and this school is incredibly lucky to have her. With my boys being only 13 months apart, they weren't able to be in the same class, which I completely understand, but I was admittedly a little apprehensive about starting over with a new teacher for my younger son. I couldn't have imagined a better person for him than Cira. She is such a compassionate, loving, patient, and guiding teacher. We absolutely adore her and most importantly, so does my son. Watching the bond they have built has been so special to me as a mom. We have also been incredibly happy watching our oldest son transition into the Primary program with Madison and Ana. The way the Primary program fosters independence, confidence, creativity, and a genuine love of learning is something we value so much. Seeing him grow into his own little person while being supported and encouraged every step of the way has been such a joy. At the end of the day, there is nothing more important to us than knowing our children are somewhere they feel safe, happy, confident, and loved. This school has given us that peace of mind, and we are so incredibly grateful. We truly feel so lucky to have found this school and these teachers. Thank you for loving our boys, believing in them, and helping them grow into the little people they are becoming. We couldn't ask for a better place for our family.

Initially, the staff was really nice and we took our four-year-old son, who has level one autism,…read moreand high-functioning, for a trial day at the school. Everything seemed to go well and they told us that they will contact us by the end of the week. That never happened and we waited another week to hear back, just in case, and they just never called, us no email or anything. Even if we were denied, we would have loved at least a call or an email. It just seems like they didn't care to tell us.

Such a wonderful preschool!!! I think it was as hard for my husband and I to move on as it was for…read moreour daughter. Thank you Bright Beginnings for all the precious memories!

We are so grateful and thankful for all of the wonderful teachers and staff at Bright Beginnings…read more This has been the best two years my son has had. This school is the most amazing, creative school with seriously the most caring, down to earth, dedicated, passionate, talented and kind teachers/staff that make it the best school/community there is for Early Learning and VPK in Ft. Myers...hands down! It's not "just a school", it's a unique community and you'll feel like you're part of a family. Everyone there-staff, teachers, and the parents are so kind and sweet, and everyone goes out of their way to make the school just keep getting better and updated by hosting fun events with the kids to raise money, or to have a charity event. Everyone helps each other out however they can. I feel so blessed My son got to go there and I am lucky enough to have seen him start at 3 years old and grow into the kind sweet boy he is today with the help of so many amazing woman there-it takes a village to raise a child. I never once worried about him, and that in and of itself says it all. Also to have been able to go to some of the most creative, beautiful and fun events I've ever been to! Kuddos to everyone at Bright Beginnings Early School and especially to the director of the school Samantha and also Mary for doing all the dirty work behind the scenes and making it look so easy... and for always having a smile on their face every morning and greeting the kids by name as they walk in to make them feel special You can see the love you have for the students and passion for the school. And let's not forget to mention, all of the wonderful teachers who show up every single day and not only teach our kids but go above and beyond! They've shown/taught our children compassion, kindness, what it means to be a good friend, how to behave/treat their classmates and adults , and most importantly about God and Jesus, and what it is to be a good human being in this crazy world...because that is one of the most important things to learn. I highly recommend sending your child or children to this school, as I promise you, you will be more than just satisfied and your child will absolutely love it there..they will learn so much, and in a creative way. There is always something fun going on whether it's the everyday stuff such as the playground, splash pad, play time while also learning things without even realizing it! And then there's always something such as special crafts, events for the parents to get to know each other, Dad's night out, Mom's night out, celebrations during holidays, concerts, charity events, etc. I could go on forever! You will also be amazed at how much they will learn, learn, because their level and expectations of teaching is very high and they do it in a fun way for the kids! But bottom line, if you're looking for an early school for your child this IS THE ONE!

Wellington has done a great turn around under the new leadership would definitely recommend the…read morestaff was very attentive and helpful on every question I needed answered

Wellington is becoming better facility, they have a new leadership and staff is becoming stronger…read more I am so proud of the turn around !

My daughter Hannah Esther LOVES coming to see her teachers Johanna and Bertha, she gets to play…read morewith the other babies and they babble together! Her teachers take the time to teach her how to CRAWL! Hannah Esther has gained so much weight mher pediatrician says she's above average! She's never had a rash nor anything else. My baby gets in about 3-4 hours of solid sleep a day here as well.... a day here and as a matter of fact, Hannah hasn't even caught anything here to make her sick! Hannah Esther loves dress up day, look at the pics! As a busy mom I don't know what I would do without Grace. I'm so grateful

RUN RUN RUN! These people are far from Christian. Bumps bruises no incident reports, witnessed…read morepulling 2 year old by his arm. He's also autistic and was purposely left with the 1 year olds so they can keep him in a corner. His entire attitude changed the longer he was there. Non verbal so he could not tell us what happened. Reported to DCF. BEWARE because they are church based they are NOT regulated by the state. Which means they don't have to follow state rules. STAY FAR AWAY!!

The teachers do not supervise their children. On a few occasions, they have let children escape the…read moreclassroom and not noticed.

Once my baby went into the one year olds room, they seriously downgraded their quality. My son was…read moreleft crying, they stuck him in a toy car because he wasn't allowed to crawl around so instead he sat in the car and cried because he didn't know how. I saw things happen such as children being picked up by their arms, yelled at, and it was just not okay. I pulled him out of there and my sister in law now takes care of my baby at home. I tried talking to the director several times, she was super nice and always made me feel heard and that she'd address the issue but nothing would change. I wouldn't recommend this place for babies 1+. For infants, I still think they're wonderful.

the worst place to leave your children. They only care about money. They give you your children…read moredirty in diapers, bitten that no one ever knows what happened. They changed all the teachers without thinking about the emotional stability of the children. new owners and everything went wrong.

From the owner: Right Steps Academy is a preschool and elementary school nestled in the heart of Ft. Myers,…read moreFlorida, dedicated to nurturing young minds from the tender age of 1 year through 6 years. With a strong commitment to early childhood education, our academy provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can take their first educational steps. We prioritize each child's individual growth and development. Our experienced and caring staff use a well-rounded curriculum that fosters early learning, social interaction, and emotional intelligence. From hands-on activities to creative play, we engage children in a dynamic and enriching educational journey that prepares them for a successful transition to elementary.

Even though I was a visitor and not dressed appropriately for church I felt welcomed and…read morecomfortable. The next time I'm in town I'll be visiting again.

From the owner: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from…read moreit." - Proverbs 22:6. For the past sixty years, Saint Michael Lutheran School has held to this scripture by offering a rigorous, thorough education in a supportive and loving environment. This faith-based, accredited, coeducational Lutheran school lifts our students up by nourishing both mind, body and spirit on an individual level for the Lee County community. Our students, ranging from pre-Kindergarten to the eighth grade, receive a distinctly Christian-based education, rooted in academic excellence, that encourages all of them grow and mature. We encourage the kind of intellectual freedom that comes through the diversity our school enjoys. While we belong to the Lutheran School system (the second largest private school system in the country), we are privileged to have students from nearly every major denomination, ethnic background and economic standing. Our teachers are highly-trained, well-educated people that honestly care not only about their student's grades, but about them as a person. All have achieved degrees at the Bachelor's level, and we encourage them to continue on their own educational journeys as they guide the journeys of others. We hope you and your child will journey with us in both knowledge and faith, as we seek to educate and inspire, going a step beyond a normal education. At Saint Michael's, "exceptional" is where we start.