Joseph H. Messina Children’s Center

The Joseph H Messina Children’s Center is located at 4650 Fowler Street in Ft Myers Florida, conveniently located for families in the Greater Ft Myers area. 

Our program is a NAEYC Accredited, Gold Seal program.  Staff members have Bachelor Degrees, CDA’s, the Directors Credential and  receive ongoing training to enhance the environment in each of their classrooms.  The staff is committed to quality, where children learn through play.

The Creative Curriculum for Infants thru Preschool is used in our classrooms, which enables our teachers to individualize the curriculum to meet each child’s developmental needs.   Our VPK Program is available during the school year and the summer months at no charge to parents. 

Our hours and rates are flexible to meet all families’ needs.  We offer care from 6:30A.M. until 11:30 P.M., Monday through Friday for all children age 1 to 7 years. All children receive a nutritious lunch & snack everyday through the USDA Food Program.

Children in our After Hours program, 5:30 -11:30 P.M., receive the same high quality care from trained professionals, in a safe and nurturing environment.  Children receive a family style dinner, age appropriate activities, evening snack and a comfortable area to sleep.  We serve daily nutritious meals which include breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner for our evening hour’s families.  

The Joseph H Messina Children’s Center is dedicated to providing a quality educational program, flexible hours and fees to meet the challenging needs of 21st Century families.