Naples Childcare & Daycare in a Preschool Setting
If you’re looking for childcare or daycare in Naples, Florida with a more curated learning environment, Windmill Creek Academy may be the perfect fit. We are a privately owned, year-round preschool serving children from six weeks through pre-kindergarten, staffed by highly qualified, long-tenured educators. We offer attentive care paired with meaningful learning experiences designed to help children explore, create, play, and build strong early learning skills. Our mission is simple: to make your child’s first school experience joyful, safe, educational ... and full of new friendships!
Come tour our campus and experience the warmth of our teachers and tree-lined learning environment — and see how we can best serve your child’s unique interests.
Childcare With a Preschool Purpose
The words childcare and daycare often describe what parents need: a dependable place where their children are safe, cared for, and engaged while the family works. At Windmill Creek Academy, that care takes place in an educational environment. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy starts with the belief that children are capable, curious learners whose ideas and interests deserve attention.
Classrooms incorporate stories, discussion, creative arts, music, movement, sensory experiences, and age-appropriate learning centers. Teachers encourage questions and help children explore the world through relationships, hands-on activities, and discovery. We aim to nurture strong academic foundations alongside compassion, cooperation, and confidence.
Programs From Infancy Through VPK
WCA welcomes children at different stages of early childhood. Each program reflects the needs and developing abilities of its age group:
- Infant care in Naples introduces our youngest children to responsive care, early language, music, sensory play, and motor development.
- Toddler care and early learning encourages hands-on exploration, language skills development, growing independence and social-emotional growth.
- Preschool programs combine imaginative play with art, STEAM, early literacy, math concepts, and nature exploration.
- VPK in Naples helps four-year-olds build the knowledge, habits, and confidence that support the transition to kindergarten.
Explore the Program Overview for an introduction to the school's full early learning journey.
A Learning Environment Families Can Explore
Windmill Creek Academy is proud of its distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces. Age-appropriate playground areas offer room for movement, discovery, and social play. Our Creation Station supports hands-on experiences with art, building materials, water and sensory exploration, while our Growing Garden invites children to observe living things and changing seasons.
Music and the arts are important parts of school life. Owner and Director Janine Klaassen Welsh leads Music and Movement experiences that invite children to sing, listen, move, and explore instruments. Inside the school, resource centers and a library of more than 1,500 children's books expand opportunities for learning.
For details on classroom safety, teacher training, parent communication, and daily routines, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Visit Our Naples Preschool
Choosing a childcare provider is deeply personal. Photos and descriptions are helpful, but visiting the campus gives you the best sense of the teachers, learning spaces, and community. You can also explore parent testimonials and the photo gallery to learn more about life at WCA. For families seeking a stable, nurturing environment, our long-tenured staff is one of our most valuable distinctions at Windmill Creek Academy.
Windmill Creek Academy is located at 2682 South Horseshoe Court in Naples and operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Questions about a particular age group or enrollment? Contact us to schedule a tour and discuss your family's needs.