The Best Free early education in Sunrise, Florida

Sunrise Children's Services is a nationally accredited institution located in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education services to children with and without developmental disabilities. With over 28 years of experience, our fully licensed and NAC-accredited developmental preschool focuses on cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development in an inclusive, all-abilities learning environment. Our curriculum, The Creative Curriculum, balances teacher-directed and child-initiated learning to make education exciting and relevant for every child. We prioritize individualized lesson plans and instruction to cater to each child's unique learning style and abilities.

Welcome to the FGCU Food Forest, a unique student-run botanical garden located at 9920 FGCU South Court, Fort Myers, Florida. Nestled within the Department of Integrated Studies, this lush oasis is dedicated to showcasing tropical and subtropical edible species thriving in South Florida’s climate. Open to the community from sunrise to sunset, the Food Forest is a vibrant space where students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community members can engage in lifelong learning and sustainable living practices. Our mission is to advance environmental sustainability and promote whole food nutrition by providing organic fruits and vegetables to the campus and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities. Through innovative educational and service-learning opportunities, the Food Forest fosters a deeper understanding of sustainable food production and permaculture design, which emphasizes Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share.