Schools near Dover, FL

“We had such a wonderful experience touring The Goddard School! From the moment we walked in, the environment felt warm, welcoming, and engaging for young children.

What really stood out to me was seeing preschoolers actively working on sight words in a way that was fun and developmentally appropriate. As a former educator, I truly value strong early learning foundations, and it was clear that learning here is both intentional and engaging.

The biggest highlight for me was my daughter’s reaction. She immediately jumped into the classroom and joined the group without hesitation. When we asked her to come with us to continue the tour, she told us “no” because she was “in class.” That moment spoke volumes. She is typically more reserved in new environments, so seeing her feel comfortable, confident, and excited so quickly was a huge and meaningful surprise.

It’s clear that this is a place where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited to learn. We are very impressed and grateful for the experience!”

“My child has been attending LGLA for almost three years now! During our time at LGLA we’ve had so much love and support from the teachers and admin staff. Working with kids isn’t easy, but I always see them doing their best not only with the kids but the families. A lot of the teachers there have been around for years which makes things easier for everyone. The staff is also very diverse which I love because it’s helped my son speak two languages. Super grateful to be here!”

“Shouting our appreciation for all the teacher's in the infant cclassroom especially Ms. Janae, our 8 month old son's favorite teacher. We appreciate your dedication and patience with our growing boy, Dougie.”

“Learn and Grow has been such a blessing to our family. I adopted my daughter a little over two years ago, and choosing a preschool and after-school program where she would feel truly safe, loved, and supported was incredibly important to me. From day one, the staff at Learn and Grow have treated my daughter like family. You can genuinely feel how much they love and care for the children.

My daughter wants to be there, which says everything. She attended VPK at Learn and Grow and was well-prepared and confident going into kindergarten, starting right on level. Now that she attends Buckhorn Elementary, I love knowing she has a fun, nurturing place to go after school instead of being stuck in a cafeteria. It gives her something to look forward to every day.

I am beyond grateful for the care, dedication, and love the Learn and Grow team shows. They’ve made a lasting impact on our lives, and I can’t recommend them enough.”

“I'm very happy with this daycare ☺. They focus on the children, and pay attention to them and how they feel. My son is always clean leaving from daycare. You can tell Mrs. Marie genuinely cares about the children and loves what she's does, which is hard to find.”

“My son started at this school when he was 2 and a half years old, and it was his very first school experience. It has been such a pleasant surprise!
From the very first day, he adapted very well — he has never cried and has never complained about going to school. In fact, he always goes in happy and comes out happy.
He also eats all the food they serve, which shows the care and attention they give to the children.
All the staff members are very kind and friendly, and they do a wonderful job.
I highly recommend this school to other parents!”

“We have had such a wonderful experience with this daycare. My son has been attending since he was just 6 months old, and he is now 4 years old, which really speaks to the trust and comfort we feel here. The environment is always playful, welcoming, and full of fun learning opportunities that truly help the kids grow.

His favorite teachers, Ms. Ireland and Ms. Heidi, have been incredibly kind, patient, and nurturing, and they’ve made such a positive impact on his early years. He’s now looking forward to starting VPK with DeeDee.

The leadership staff is always helpful, caring, and wonderful to work with. Communication is great, and you can genuinely tell they care about every child and family. We are so grateful to have found a place that feels safe, supportive, and full of heart. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a loving and engaging environment for their child

We absolutely love it here! ❤️”

“I previously enrolled my daughter in a different daycare and moved her to this one. I am so thankful I did!! She ended up attending from 2years old through the end of VPK. Not only was it CHEAPER, but I did not have ANY incident issues. The other daycare had children with behavior issues and the staff turnover was crazy. The staff at Kids R Tops have been there for YEARS. Mrs.J and Mrs.Teresa treat you like family. You can easily discuss anything with them and they take the time to get to know each family. The environment is both inclusive and diverse. I cannot recommend the VPK ran by Mrs.Louise and Mrs.Marelis enough. Both teachers put so much thought and care into this program. My daughter can also be a bit sensitive and I was so impressed on how they worked with her on emotional days. Since attending my child is more confident, social and eager to learn. Cannot thank this place enough, especially as a first time mom.”

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Mrs. Ande, who taught both of my children. Her dedication as an educator is remarkable, and I’m especially thankful she remained for another school year to teach my youngest! As she enters retirement, I want to acknowledge the profound impact she’s had. Both of my children thrived in her classroom and gained so much knowledge. She is truly the best! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! ❤️”

“My son has attended Children’s Nest since the beginning of the year (initially in the daycare and now pre-k) and we’ve had an amazing experience so far! He is truly getting a dedicated learning experience. I regularly receive photos of experiments and activities they’re doing in class, along with random photos of him throughout the day. When he leaves, teachers and staff all tell him goodbye by name.
They truly care about our babies. As someone who is INCREDIBLY specific over who I leave my babies with, I trust these women to care for him as their own when I’m not there.”

“We have been with The Peacock Plume since October, and we absolutely love it! My daughter is in the infant room, and the care and love she receives every single day has been incredible. As a mom of four and a teacher myself, I was very hesitant about daycare after having a negative experience with traditional childcare in the past.

I decided to take a chance after visiting some in home ones that I just did not have a good feeling about. I schedule a tour, and I’m so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, every employee was so warm and welcoming. What was supposed to be a quick 20-minute tour turned into over an hour of conversation because everyone made me feel so comfortable. It truly feels like one big family.

My daughter loves it there so much, and I feel completely at ease dropping her off each morning because she always goes in with a huge smile and is excited to see her teachers. That peace of mind means everything to me.

We love The Peacock Plume so much that we are even adjusting our move to make sure we can continue bringing her there every day. I genuinely feel like her teachers love and care for her almost as much as I do, and that is priceless.

I was also a little confused by another comment I read saying the employees are hostile toward each other because that has been the complete opposite of my experience. I have never once seen teachers upset with one another or any type of animosity. All I have ever witnessed is teamwork, support, and people helping each other. They truly are one big happy family. As a teacher myself, I can honestly say I have seen hostile work environments before, and this is absolutely not one of them.”

“We had a wonderful experience at Mr. Gus’s horse ranch. He was so kind and knowledgeable. Made us all feel comfortable and safe. You can tell the horses are well taken care of and loved. I highly recommend this ranch!”

“My son is 5 months old and has been going to Golden Rule for about 2 months now. Everyone here is so nice and accommodating. I am exclusively breastfeeding my son and they have been so great with communicating with me and working out a schedule where I can try to come nurse him on my lunch breaks. Can’t recommend them enough!”

“My son has been attending Castles of Imagination for about 6 months now and it’s one of the best decisions we have made as parents. He is 4 with special needs and is flourishing beyond words. He is integrated with neurotypical children and we are absolutely thrilled with the growth we’ve seen in him in such a short time. Since attending he no longer uses his adaptive stroller but socializes, sits at a table and chair with his peers to have snack and do planned activities. They even got him to nap on DAY ONE (he had never napped at the place he attended previously)! Ms. Tina and her team have built a very special place and their love, care and desire to help every child succeed is one of a kind. Castles has been such a blessing for us and we are excited to continue to see our son thrive there.”

“We knew right away when we were touring VPK programs that The Village ELC would our pick, and I’m so glad it was. Our preschooler had a truly awesome time and learned SO much at this school. I’ve seen some not-so-comforting reviews of the administration or communication but we didn’t experience anything that would shy us away from recommending this facility. Just knowing that our son woke up each morning WANTING to go see his teachers, and came home ready to keep learning, speaks volumes. He enjoyed Spanish lessons, learned songs, dances, games, and developed critical skills for success in Kindergarten. I’d recommend to anyone considering this facility for VPK, we are so grateful for our son’s experience here.”

“We’ve had our 9-month-old son at Creative World off Causeway since November, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. We truly feel like he’s more developed than other babies his age that we’ve seen, and I credit a lot of that to the attention and care he receives there every day.

The teachers are outstanding! They’re patient, engaged, and you can tell they genuinely care about the kids. It gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing he’s in a place where he’s not just watched, but actually supported in his development and learning.

We’re grateful for the team at Creative World and would absolutely recommend them to other parents looking for a safe, caring, and development-focused daycare.”

“All the teachers are very attentive and caring to my daughter. I actually trust her safety at daycare more than most of the capable adults I know because of how thorough the report is and the photo updates I receive through the day. I also love that I can see in her development that she truly learn at daycare. She comes home and shows me the new dances she's learned to her toddler music and it's amazing!!”

“Absolutely love all the incredible teachers and wonderful admins in the front office. I'm dreadful with names and hope I don't leave anyone out. Ms. Tammie (Tamara I think is her full name but could be wrong) and Mr. Liz (Elizabeth) are great with my child who absolutely loves going to school and have fostered an environment perfect for learning. They always have time to tell me how he did each day and are always very friendly. The Admins have also been incredibly helpful in answering all of my questions, are very patient with me (I ask a ton of questions), and genuinely care about the kids at the school. I could not ask for a better support team than Heather, Lucy, and everyone there.”

“My granddaughter goes here and from what I've witnessed the place is filled with caring staff that loves the kiddos and keeps the place very safe and clean.”

“I love this facility my daughter has been going there since she was about three years old. She will be seven. Miss Tina is awesome and the staff is great Highly recommend for a safe place for your child”

“This is a great school, I have sent 3 different children on and off for the last 12 years. Staff is friendly and communicates well, affordable prices. Ms. Wendy is always looking for ways to improve and is willing to work anywhere to make operations smooth. They are always looking for ways to engage and keep the children entertained. I would recommend for VPK, daycare or after school care.”

“My boy has been going there for almost a year now und it was not always easy with new teachers and directors , but what I wanted to say is I wish Yahira Marquez would have been they’re since the beginning of my sons first day . Yahira Marquez is the best I am so glad she is there I can’t thank enough she goes beyond my sons needs and makes sure everything is going good as well as his teacher now Mrs.TijuanaThank you so much”

“We are so happy with the care that we receive. The staff is amazing. They are welcoming, caring and always willing to answer any questions we may have. We are greeted every morning with smiling faces, especially by Ms. Hailey, who takes the time to say good morning not only to me but to my little one - even though she is not her teacher! My daughter is so excited to come to school to see her and always has something new she wants to tell her and Ms. Hailey always makes time to talk with her. We have been to other day cares where staff is not as friendly and do not even acknowledge you as you come through the door. I can not say enough about how happy we are. The staff is great, the place is very clean and we know our little one is safe in their care.”

“I’m very happy with this daycare’s infant care. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The facility is consistently clean and well-maintained, which gives me peace of mind.

Their customer service is excellent, and it’s clear they truly care about the babies and their well-being. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for quality infant care.”

“My daughter entered at the end of 2025 and everyone was so sweet and welcoming. It took her a while to get use to the change but she now loves her teachers and has made lots of friends. I can see the change in her demeanor and behavior as she has been struggling with that! Comfort and security are BIG for me and they make her feel comfortable and make me feel secure in leaving her In their care. Thanks you for that! ❤️”

“This daycare has the be the best daycare you can come across. These people have gone above and beyond for my son! They work with him on the days he goes there and their communication with the parents is phenomenal. I literally don’t have to second guess, I trust them with my son! And they have activities for them to do on their calendar and parents can be involved too. I love that this daycare is a true community, it feels like a village ❤️ Definitely recommend this daycare!”