Creative World School at Apollo Beach
About Our School
Welcome to Creative World School at Apollo Beach, proudly serving Apollo Beach families since 2005! Conveniently located near 41 HWY at Miller Mac Rd. on the corner of Frond Way and Fortune Plaza, we offer an engaging, innovative approach to early education that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Families trust us to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, Pre-K, and school-age children, supported by our state-of-the-art facility with advanced security features and a team of highly trained, dedicated educators who prioritize each child’s growth and success.
Our unique Exploratorium™ program, designed exclusively for preschool and Pre-K students, invites children to explore hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), fostering inquiry and imagination every day. For our Pre-K families, we offer Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK), a free, high-quality early learning opportunity that prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond. For school-age children up to 12 years old, we provide CW Kid’s Club, our exciting before- and after-school care with transportation to and from local elementary schools, as well as CampTastic, our fun-filled spring, summer, and winter break camps.
Visit our school today to see our curriculum in action and discover how we combine fun, learning, and care in our World of Wonder, right here in Apollo Beach!
At a Glance
Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Summer Programs:
• JumpStart into Pre-K for Children entering Pre-K
• LaunchPad Kindergarten Readiness for Pre-K Graduates
• CampTastic for Elementary Students Ages 6-12
Cognia School Accredited
Cognia System Accredited
Daniel and Charlene Wiggins
Katherine Casillas
Our Leadership team
Meet Our Owners
Daniel and Charlene Wiggins
Our students get to participate in Field Studies for extra hands on learning opportunities. Real life experience is invaluable!
Our Community
Neighborhoods We Serve
Creative World School at Apollo Beach is conveniently located off Tamiami Trail (N. US Hwy 41), making us easily accessible for commuting families. We are proud to offer exceptional preschool and child care services to our neighboring Tampa area communities, including Apollo Beach, Andalucia, Ruskin, Cypress Landings, Caloosa Trace, Middle Lake, Danbury Fordham Coop, Fifteen Hundred Coop, Sun City Center, Forrest Hills, Reading Place, and St. George.
Bus Transportation
We provide bus transportation to and from the following elementary schools: Corr Elementary, Apollo Beach Elementary, and Doby Elementary.
CW Cares: Giving Back
We believe children of all ages can learn to give back! Through our partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand, we support childhood cancer research with lemonade stands and national campaigns. Local initiatives like Trike-a-Thons, Pink Out Days, and food drives help us give back to our community year-round.
What Makes Us Unique?
In addition to our high-quality curriculum, we work with you to ensure your child is growing and learning every day. Here are just some of the ways we are committed to excellence.
Ongoing communication through the CW App allows you to have direct access to your child’s Care Routines and Learning Moments.
A monthly Curriculum Showcase features long-term projects and inquiry experiences.
Quarterly Portfolio Showings show you how we track and record your child’s achievements in specific milestones and learning domains.
At Creative World School, mealtime is more than just eating—it’s an opportunity for learning and connection. Each of our classrooms enjoys “Family-Style” dining together, fostering a sense of community through bonding and conversation in a familiar setting. This special time helps children develop essential social skills, including practicing table manners and learning how to share and collaborate. Our dedicated, on-site cook prepares nutritious, kid-friendly meals every day, ensuring children are fueled for fun and learning. We believe that healthy, delicious food served in a warm, welcoming environment helps children thrive.
Creative World School is proud to enjoy the distinction of being Cognia System Accredited. This means that an external body of professionals in education have affirmed that our schools maintain the highest standards of leadership, safety, and education. Our commitment to being our best for our students extends to every level of our licensing, standards, professionalism, and growth!
What Makes Us the Right Choice for your Family?
Of course, you want the best care, education, and social experiences for your child. We encourage you to check out our competition and see how they compare. Here are some of the quality indicators to look for:
- Health and Safety: Equipment is durable and properly maintained. Visitors are closely monitored at all times. Environments are clean and maintained throughout the day.
- Learning Environment: Teachers provide a high level of supervision and guidance. Children have ample opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.
- Staff Training: Teachers and Leadership understand child development and best practice. Ongoing training is provided and staff have access to resources to enhance teaching.
Join Our Team
Ready to Inspire?
Ready to Inspire? Are you looking for a place to have fun and share your passion for teaching?
Are you an out-of-the-box thinker? Do you love getting children excited about learning? Are you looking for a great place to work? Creative World School may be the perfect place for you!
Creative World School at Apollo Beach
Hear From Our Families!
Learning Curriculum,
Theme related Fun parent involvement Conference on a regular Communication always
The teachers, staff, curriculum, events the school puts on and all the things you do “outside of the box” to teach our children.
My kiddos been here for years, exceptional staff.
They do a lot of interactive learning. The VPK teachers are wonderful!!
My son has learned a lot more than I expected him to in VPK so far. They do a lot of field trips both in and outside the classroom/school, lots of activities and they are very good at communicating what's happening with whatever incidents no matter how small. Very happy with my decision to enroll my son at Creative World of Apollo!
I love the teachers! And the love they have for the kids!
All of the teachers are excellent. I like that they have a monthly plan of activities that help parents stay involved.
The staff is always so warm welcoming everyday. My son reaches for his teacher and that makes me feel so secure that he’s in good hands.
Creative World is a great place for our daughter to grow and learn.
I like the way they stay in top of hands hygiene. In less than 1 month my son was able to spell his first name.
I just love it Communication is awesome
Communication Safety Teachers that have been there for years Directors always available
They do so much with the kids, they really think outside the box to teach them new things in a creative way. Our boys are learning so much and having so much fun doing it!! The staff is all great and helpful which makes it even easier to drop off our boys. We all love the teachers!!!!
Been here for years! Wouldn't go anywhere else!
I love to see the monthly schedules, the daily activities, the weekly classroom photos, the arts and crafts that are brought home, the assessments to measure learning, and the homework assignments and how they incorporate parents within them. I can see my child learning and having fun!
For the lions class, I like that they have been doing some cooking with the kids. I think that is something fun for the kids to experience. Also when I pick up my child the teachers are always engaging with the kids.
As parents, we love having our 4-year-old in this school. The teachers truly care about each child, creating a safe and happy environment where Bobby feels excited to learn and explore. The activities are engaging and age-appropriate, helping to build confidence and curiosity. We also appreciate the focus on social skills and creativity, as it’s wonderful to see our child making friends and growing every day. It’s reassuring to know our child is in a place where they are both cared for and encouraged to thrive. -Dinsdales
Wonderful and friendly environment for my child!
I love the school, they are very creative at learning activities and fun activities for the kids. They work very closely with my son with potty training and I am thankful for the school and his teachers .
Communicates well and I enjoy the app
I like that I can see what my kids are learning when coming home
I love that the kids get engaged in educational activities every day. Every day they learn something new. The program prepares kids for school, making learning process fun for them.
Friendliness and comfortability for my toddler
We like a lot of things about it. Communication. Teachers. Activities, thanks .
Everyone is so friendly in the mornings when we drop the kids off.
My son likes coming there and he is learning something different everyday
all of the staff truly engaged the children, and it appears that they really love what they do
The teachers are great! Also great communication with the app that is used! Our son has learned so much in the short month he has been there.
and See Our Curriculum in Action
Everything! Mrs Belinda is the best