First Launch Preparatory

"First Launch Preparatory has been the best decision my family could have made regarding my son’s education. Thank you to the amazing staff for keeping me informed of my child and providing such good care for him. If you are looking for a clean, educational, fun and safe preschool this is it."

"If you are looking for parent gossip, high staff turn over, lack of communication, and complete unprofessionalism, then this is the place for you. As a speech therapist for 5+ years, servicing various daycares and MDCPS, I have never experienced/witnessed such behaviors from a director - even of the most difficult of characters. The worst thing for a parent is to see red flags from a center where you are trusting that they are caring after your child and not being able to remove them due to having to find another center with availability. I really tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt in the many instances that I felt my child was not being cared for appropriately, but the numerous situations were excessive. The director becomes completely defensive when questioned rather than providing explanations or at the very least pretending to care when a parent voices a concern. My child did learn in his time there but I would much rather feel like my child is safe & cared for, than if he knows his numbers & colors. This experience really humbled me into prioritizing what’s important for my child at his toddler age & academics is not it. As it is, he had 4+ teachers that I rarely (if ever) spoke to & I was never communicated with when a teacher left & a new one started. For the price tag of this school, I definitely expected better given that they’re not accredited."

"I've had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Melina and some of her students at First Launch Prep for a little over a year now. As someone who has been exposed to many schools and early learning centers in Miami, I can say that FLP is top-notch when it comes to safety and cleanliness, as well as social and academic enrichment. Mrs. Melina leads a team-based approach and advocates for each child in order for them to succeed. The days are structured with creative activities, opportunities for social growth and unique in-house field trips or electives. If you've been there, you know that it's a family-like atmosphere."

"I am a speech therapist that has been servicing children at First Launch Prep for about 2 years now. I have never felt so comfortable and welcome at any other preschool. Mrs. Melina and the staff are all professional, kind, and super involved in the overall advancement of their students. FLP offers a very safe and inclusive environment for students of all needs. Mrs. Melina organizes various different activities and puts so much effort into ensuring students are thriving in a fun learning environment. FLP is always clean, organized, and decorated with student crafts to show all of their amazing work."

"I absolutely love this school, My son recently graduated, he has ASD, and the owner and teachers all welcomed him with opened arms, Mrs Melina is an absolute GEM, she would communicate with me frequently, voice her concerns and together we have helped my son thrive both academically and socially. So thank you Mrs.Melina for everything you do, my son adores you, and I do too!"