On Aug. 18, the new school year opens not only for all public schools in Highlands County, but also for the students attending the first Catholic school in the county. ...more

August 15, 2008

Here are some commonly asked questions about Florida's voluntary pre-kindergarten program: ...more

August 1, 2008

When Playtime Learning Academy bought a rundown day care in 2003, two former teachers set out to transform the care center. ...more

July 9, 2008

The Little Sunshine Preschool and Learning Center was buzzing at midmorning on a recent Wednesday. It was filled with the distinctive white noise that dozens of happy, active 4-year-olds can create. ...more

February 17, 2008

The Little Sunshine Preschool and Learning Center was buzzing at midmorning last Wednesday. It was filled with the distinctive white noise that dozens of happy, active 4-year-olds can create. "They're still having fun at the same time," said director and owner Stephanie LeDouaron. "They don't even know they're learning." ...more

February 13, 2008

It's not too often that children pick up books and get to read a personalized story about themselves. ...more

January 25, 2008