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As a proud Future Ready Collier partner, we strive to ensure every child is ready for kindergarten. Committed to the families we serve, we want to give parents complete peace of mind. Our Child Development Center is DCF-licensed (LN# C20CO0173) and staff receive ongoing training throughout the year. Nutritionally balanced food is provided by our full-time kitchen staff. Children are served a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. The child care center offers developmentally appropriate programs and specialized curriculum. Our loving and qualified staff is ready to prepare each child for a bright future. Your child will build social skills and make friends. We will encourage your child through exploration and learning. With love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging, we nurture your child's self-esteem positively. At the Salvation Army Naples Child Care Center, we allow every child to show their uniqueness with love and guidance based on the Word of God through Scripture and praise. The Family Services Center is located at 3180 Estey Avenue in East Naples. We provide a wonderful facility for 70 children from ages 1 to 5 with a small child-to-teacher ratio. We accept new students as availability allows.
1 year old classroom - $130 a week
2 year old classroom - $120 a week
3 year old classroom - $110 a week
4 year old classroom - $100 a week
VPK Wrap-Around Care - $95 a week
There is a one-time registration fee of $50. Included is a delicious morning and afternoon snack. A nutritious hot lunch is served and prepared by our full-time kitchen staff. All tuition is based on a flat rate. An application must be requested during the enrollment process.
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Drop-off time is between 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Closed on major holidays.
Enrollment is based on availability, please call 239-417-2315 to schedule a tour. We serve children from 1 year through five years old without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The Importance of Health and a Clean Learning Environment
A clean classroom is more than just a tidy space; it is the foundation of a healthy, productive learning environment. In a setting where children interact closely and share materials, maintaining high standards of hygiene—from individual handwashing to monthly deep cleaning—is essential for the physical and academic well-being of the entire center.
The first line of defense against the spread of germs is consistent handwashing. In the classroom children not only touch, but place in their mouths, shared toys, supplies and books. Without proper hand washing, these surfaces quickly become areas for viruses and bacteria to grow. Teaching children to wash their hands before meals, after playground time and most importantly, when sneezing our coughing, reduces the spread of preventable illnesses and student absenteeism. Ensuring teachers model the same handwashing hygiene When children and teachers are healthy and present, the learning environment is more productive.
Beyond personal hygiene, the physical environment of the classroom requires rigorous maintenance. While daily wiping of surfaces is necessary, it is the monthly deep cleaning of rugs, tables, and chairs that addresses the "hidden" threats. Rugs, in particular, act as sponges for dust, allergens, and microbes that can trigger asthma or allergies, affecting a child's ability to focus. Similarly, the nooks and crannies of chairs and tables can harbor grime that standard daily cleaning might miss. A monthly deep-clean cycle ensures that these high-touch areas are truly sanitized, creating a fresh and healthy environment.
In class observations, results show that a cluttered or dirty space can be overstimulating and stressful, making it harder for children to concentrate. Encouraging children to take responsibility for their own surroundings, keeping their work area clean, instilling a lifelong habit of orderliness and care.
Ultimately, the commitment to a clean center is an investment in the students and families themselves. By prioritizing handwashing and scheduled deep cleanings, centers can create a safe environment where the only things "spreading" are ideas, curiosity, friendship and laughter.
It takes the village as the saying goes, with the cooperation of teachers and maintenance staff we can ensure we provide a safe and healthy space for children to learn and grow.
Child Development Center LN# C20CO0173
3170 Estey Avenue,
Naples, FL 34104
239-417-2315
Maria Covarrubias,
Child Development Center Director
Phone: 239-210-3080
Email: Maria.Covarrubias@uss.salvationarmy.org
