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Parent Testimonials

We have been thrilled with the Preschool for Creative Learning! The teachers are caring, committed, and creative, and the staff are helpful and always welcoming. Our daughter has really blossomed in this nurturing environment and she loves going to school to learn and play with her friends. We have been especially pleased with the well-roundedness of the activities. Each day the teachers include music, movement, stories, writing, arts & crafts, free-play, and important play time outside. It is obvious that all of the teachers truly adore working with children and their excellent teaching styles exemplify mutual respect, compassion and listening skill. We feel lucky that we found such a great preschool for our daughter and know that her early years here have prepared hew well to start kindergarten next year. -Erica Anstey

I absolutely love the preschool! I recommend it to everyone I meet…..the most important Feature we sought was a caring and professional staff. At the preschool, not only did we find wonderful, caring teachers, but also a strong education program. When our oldest daughter entered kindergarten after attending the preschool from age 2-5 she was clearly one of the best prepared, socially and academically, in her class. We feel so lucky that our second daughter is now benefiting from the program. She is only 3 and is already able to recognize beginning letters and sounds of words!
-Karia Davis

Our son and daughter have attended USF‘s Preschool School for Creative Learning. We can whole heartily say that if you are looking for warm and nurturing environment as your child’s first school experience, this is the right place for you! Your child will learn important life skills such as making friends, sharing and respecting others, as well as kindergarten readiness skills. Each of our children entered school with different personalities
and needs, and they blossomed with the positive and respectful ways the center’s teachers cater to and instruct each child. Our oldest has transitioned to elementary school successfully and we know our youngest will also. The center activity seeks to support the entire family. We offer USF’s Preschool for Creative Learning our highest recommendation.
-The Stepp Family

USF Preschool for Creative Learning

Preschool for Creative Learning

4202 E. Fowler Ave. ERC101
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: (813)-974-5142
Fax: (813)-974-0792
www.coedu.usf.edu/pcl

History
The Preschool for Creative Learning (PCL) is a partner of the University of South Florida College of Education’s Early Childhood Education Program. The preschool opened in May, 1990 primarily to serve USF students, faculty, and their families.
Mission
The mission of the USF Preschool for
Creative Learning is to provide a site to demonstrate, observe, study, and teach exemplary practices in early childhood education. In this way, the PCL improves the education of young children and their teachers.
Curriculum
PCL’s curriculum draws from knowledge of child growth and development in order to engage children in rich and varied child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences. The approach to curriculum reflects the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Guidelines for Developmentally Appropriate Practices, and incorporates concepts, skills, and processes in the following curricular domains:
Personal and Social Development
Language and Literacy
Mathematic Thinking
Scientific Thinking
Social Studies
The Arts and Aesthetics
Physical Development

Fees
$75.00 non-refundable annual registration fee is due at time of enrollment $25.00 non-refundable activity fee is due at the
beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.
$20.00 non-refundable waiting list fee to place child on waiting list. This fee will be credited to your account if accepted and enrolled in program.
Preschool Monthly Tuition:
USF F/T Student / Other*:
2 yr. olds - $613.65 / $750.00
3-5 yr. olds- $545.45 / $681.80
Voluntary Pre-K Program:
Full Time Program: 7:30 am- 6:00 pm
USF Student / Other*
August 26– April 30 $372.23 / $464.75
VPK hours: 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
August 26 - April 30
School Readiness Vouchers
USF F/T Student / Other*:
2 yr. olds - $180 / $315.00
3 yr. olds - $139.50 / $274.50
4 yr. olds - $135 / $270
VPK $0 / $77.63
* Faculty, Staff, and Community Members

Enrollment Requirements
The Preschool for Creative Learning requires an enrollment packet to be completed prior to your child’s enrollment along with an original State of Florida Student Health Examination and Immunization forms.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
7:30am – 6:00pm
Tours
Tours of the preschool are given from 8:00 am—12:30 pm. No appointment is
necessary.
Discounts
We offer a 12% discount for the second child and 15% for three or more children enrolled at the same time.
USF Is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Institution