Children engaged in creative learning activities
Pembroke Pines, FL

Every child arrives with everything they need to become extraordinary.

The City of Pembroke Pines Early Development Center — Central Campus provides intentional, research-informed early learning where curiosity is nurtured, foundational skills are built, and every family is welcomed as a partner.

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About Us

A place where the earliest years are treated with the seriousness they deserve.

Founded by the City of Pembroke Pines, our Central Campus was built on a simple conviction: the first five years shape everything that follows. We invest in that window with the same rigor and care that any serious institution brings to its mission.

Our campus serves families across Pembroke Pines with developmentally appropriate programming, licensed and trained educators, and an environment designed to support the whole child — cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically.

2–5 Age Range
City Operated
FL Licensed
Bright, welcoming early learning classroom
Programs

Developmental programs designed for each stage of early growth.

Each program is structured around the developmental needs of its age group, with intentional learning environments that invite exploration, language, and social growth.

Toddler engagement activity
Ages 2–3

Toddler Program

A nurturing environment where toddlers build trust, develop language, and begin to explore the world through guided play and sensory-rich experiences.

Preschooler engaged in creative art project
Ages 3–4

Pre-Kindergarten

Children expand their vocabulary, practice early literacy and numeracy concepts, and develop the social skills that form the basis of confident learning.

Kindergarten readiness reading time
Ages 4–5

Kindergarten Readiness

A focused program that prepares children for the transition to kindergarten through structured learning, independence-building, and school-readiness milestones.

Child concentrating on learning activity
Children playing outdoors
Small group learning session
Educator supporting a child
Our Approach

Learning that honors how children actually learn.

Play-Based Learning

We treat play as the primary vehicle for development — not a break from learning, but the substance of it. Through purposeful play, children construct understanding, solve problems, and develop executive function.

Individualized Attention

Small group sizes allow educators to observe, respond, and scaffold each child's progress. No two children develop on the same timeline, and our environment reflects that reality.

Family Partnership

Families are the first and most influential teachers. We maintain open communication, share observations, and work alongside parents to support each child's growth both at school and at home.

Join Us

Pembroke Pines families — your child's first classroom is waiting.

We enroll children who are ready to begin their learning journey in a space built for them. Reach out to learn about availability, enrollment, and how we can support your family.

Contact

We'd like to hear from you.

Address

12200 Sheridan St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-3814

Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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