Wooden Shoes Child Care Center

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Alison Fraga, the new CEO of the Early Learning Coalition Of Sarasota County, for taking the time to visit our preschool.

We truly appreciated her sincere interest in learning more about our program, our children, our families, and the work we do every day. Her openness, transparency, kindness, and genuine willingness to collaborate meant a great deal to our team.

Visits like this remind us of the importance of building strong partnerships within our early learning community, always with the shared goal of supporting children and families in the best possible way.

Thank you, Alison, for your thoughtful words and for your commitment to early childhood education in Sarasota!

Water Day is one of the most fun and anticipated days in our summer program!☀️

It was a day full of laughter, joy, and refreshing fun for our children, who had the best time splashing, playing, and making sweet summer memories!

These first two weeks of Summer Camp have been filled with creativity, laughter, and hands-on learning!

From our exciting Crazy Creations Week to our fun-filled Mini Master Chef Week, the children have explored new skills, expressed their creativity, and built wonderful memories. Through art projects, crafts, cooking activities, they have been learning, discovering, and growing—all while having an amazing time with their friends.

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer brings!

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Learning should be a fun, enriching, and exciting journey filled with discovery✨

At Wooden Shoes Childcare Center, we make it possible through engaging and age-appropriate activities that help our children develop fine and gross motor skills, explore sensory experiences, and strengthen their personal and social development each day!

During Summer Camp, the fun goes to a whole new level!. From creative crafts and exciting themed weeks to hands-on activities. Every day is filled with opportunities to learn, laugh, and create lasting memories with friends.

We would love for your child to join us on this wonderful summer adventure—enroll today!

Call us for a tour!📞 941-9578182

We feel truly honored and deeply grateful to receive this Honorable Mention recognition in Best Local Private Preschool from SRQ Magazine.

We would like to sincerely thank our wonderful families and community for the trust, love, and support they continue to show us every day. Being part of the lives and early education journey of so many children is a privilege we never take for granted.

This recognition reflects the dedication, passion, and heart of our incredible Team, who work each day to create a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for believing in us and for allowing Wooden Shoes Childcare Center to continue serving our community with love and excellence in early childhood education. 💛

Jorge Oquendo

Today we celebrated our incredible staff with a special lunch in their honor. 💕

We are deeply grateful for the love, dedication, and genuine passion they bring each and every day to the care and education of our children. Their commitment, patience, and vocation help create the warm, nurturing, and enriching environment that makes Wooden Shoes Childcare Center so special!!

Behind every happy child and every trusting family, there is an extraordinary team working with all their heart.

We are truly thankful and proud to have such an amazing group of educators and caregivers by our side.

Thank you for all that you do for our children, our families, and our school community. ✨

We had the pleasure of welcoming our friends from United Way United Way-S Sarasota County to spend a wonderful time interacting with some of our VPK students! ✨

Through laughter, teamwork, and hands-on activities, the children enjoyed a fun math exercise that encouraged learning in an engaging and meaningful way. Experiences like these help make learning exciting while strengthening our little learners’ confidence and social skills.

We are so grateful for community partnerships that bring joy, connection, and enriching experiences to our classroom!

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next week!

At Wooden Shoes Childcare Center, we’re so grateful for our wonderful teachers who show care, patience, and dedication every single day. They create a safe, happy environment where your little ones can learn, grow, and feel truly loved.

Teaching truly comes from the heart 💗

Preschool friendships are where lifelong bonds begin—nurtured through laughter, learning, and shared little moments that grow into lasting connections. 💛