Discovery Starts at The Melbourne Preschool!
Nurturing Young Minds with Passion and Purpose
It is our belief that it takes a village to raise a child, and in our early learning center, you will find just that.
We offer exceptional early education through our play-oriented and hands-on curriculum that focuses on the creativity and individuality of each student. We have found that this kind of active education, and collaboration with the community, best prepares our young learners for grade school and beyond. By sparking learning from a place of play, fun, and community, it grounds our students with a love of learning. In addition to our creative curriculum, homey-classrooms, and custom outdoor playgrounds, we also run a scratch kitchen to offer our students the freshest home-cooked meals while at school. It is our philosophy to not only nurture the mind, but the body as well. We serve exclusively local, seasonal, and fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as homemade breads and baked goods. This way, we can eliminate preservatives, dyes, and excessive salt or sugar that is often found in ready-made food.
Lifelong Learning Starts Here
Lifelong Learning Starts Here
Owner
Alex Arsic
In addition to his Bachelor’s degree in Child Studies, Mr. Alex also holds a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from Concordia University. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of education, and is everyone’s go-to for policy, procedure, and continuing education. Mr. Alex’s research on self-directed learning in the classroom was published in 2014, and he brings this unique and child-centered educational philosophy to the curriculum at The Melbourne Preschool. He also serves as The Melbourne Preschool’s liaison for local and state-wide organizations, including the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Brevard, Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the T.E.A.C.H scholarship program for continuing education.
Fun fact: Mr Alex is completely bilingual, fluent in English and French
Owner
Rebecca Arsic
In addition to his Bachelor’s degree in Child Studies, Mr. Alex also holds a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from Concordia University. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of education, and is everyone’s go-to for policy, procedure, and continuing education. Mr. Alex’s research on self-directed learning in the classroom was published in 2014, and he brings this unique and child-centered educational philosophy to the curriculum at The Melbourne Preschool. He also serves as The Melbourne Preschool’s liaison for local and state-wide organizations, including the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Brevard, Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the T.E.A.C.H scholarship program for continuing education.
Fun fact: The mural in the main hallway was painted by Miss Rebecca in 2018.
Director
Odalis Bravo
Miss Odalis is The Melbourne Preschool’s front of house. If there is anything you need, or any questions you may have, Miss Odalis is ready to help. She has been working in early childhood education in Brevard for almost 30 years, and brings her experienced touch to The Melbourne Preschool. Miss Odalis graduated from Eastern Florida State College with her Florida Child Care Professional Credential and Director Credential. For the past 15 years, she has been directing and managing early childhood centers- lending her talents in maintaining exceptional standards, friendly customer service and team leadership. Together with her Assistant Director, Miss Odalis is always available for scheduling parent-teacher meetings, tours, or assisting parents with any needs they may have.
Fun fact: Miss Odalis is completely fluent in English and Spanish.
Our Teachers
Each teacher at The Melbourne Preschool brings their own individual teaching style to their classroom, while structuring lessons under the umbrella of The Melbourne Preschool’s play-oriented and hands-on curriculum. Our teachers are trained to tailor their teaching to best align with each student’s strengths to facilitate an environment where self-directed learning is encouraged, guided, and fostered.
All our members of staff, including teachers, management, our chef and janitor have been carefully background screened at both the state and federal levels. Many of our teachers hold a Childcare Development Credential (CDA), Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree, in addition to the DCF and First Aid training requirements for early childhood educators in the state of Florida. In three words, we would describe our close-knit team of teachers as enthusiastic, loving and quirky!
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“My son goes here, and from the moment we made our first visit I knew I wanted these people watching my son. I have not regretted that decision and am thankful my son is in such goods hands daily.”
-Ryan B.
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“This place is a hidden gem. Well run by Alex and Rebecca with excellent staff such as Miss D, Odalis, and many others who love kids. They live their mission statement and my grandson is thriving in their encouraging, educational and clean environment.”
-Debra M.
