Seton Ridge Children’s Center. {Sharon Aron Baron}
Seton Ridge Children’s Center is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year, offering a play-based, faith-focused preschool program for children ages 18 months through VPK.
Operating as a ministry of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Seton Ridge Children’s Center, located at 1401 Coral Ridge Drive, has served the community for 36 years, welcoming children from 18 months through VPK in a family-oriented setting focused on curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning.
Located in Coral Springs, the preschool offers programs for young twos, threes, and VPK students, with flexible scheduling options including three-, four-, or five-day programs. They are a part-time program with their main hours from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm.
“At Seton Ridge Children’s Center, we fundamentally believe that children are entitled to a childhood that is rich in wonder and discovery,” Maria D’Attile, Director of Seton Ridge, said, adding, “These early childhood years are when children absorb the world through every experience around them. We want them to explore, investigate, create, and truly enjoy learning.”
Unlike highly structured academic environments for young children, Seton Ridge focuses on developmentally appropriate, child-centered learning, where play serves as the foundation for future success in reading, math, science, language, and social development.
“Our curriculum is hands-on and open-ended because in early childhood, experience is the teacher,” D’Attile said. “Children learn by pouring, building, singing, dancing, imagining, experimenting, and even getting messy. That process is where meaningful learning happens.”
The school follows Florida VPK standards using the Creative Curriculum, and all teachers are certified in early childhood education and trained in CPR. Each classroom includes both a lead teacher and an assistant teacher to support individualized attention and care.
Programs at Seton Ridge incorporate science, art, literacy, music, motor skills, imagination, and social development through interactive activities designed to build independence and confidence.
“We support the development of the whole child,” D’Attile said. “Children need opportunities to take safe risks, solve problems, learn responsibility, and discover the power of communication. Those experiences help create lifelong learners.”
Faith also plays an important role in the school’s culture. Children participate in daily prayers while older preschool classes visit the chapel for age-appropriate talks focused on kindness, compassion, and love.
“We believe children learn best by what they see lived out before them,” D’Attile said. “A loving way of life is what we strive for our children to experience every day.”
One of the school’s most distinctive features is its Imagination Room, where students engage in creative exploration that encourages storytelling, pretend play, and discovery.
Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. The school follows the Broward County School Calendar and offers early drop-off beginning at 8:00 a.m. as well as Stay & Play extended care until 2:00 p.m.
Parents interested in touring the school or learning more about enrollment can call (954) 345-7178, email setonridge@seasrc.org, or visit St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church for additional information.
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