About Skycrest
A ministry built on faith, family, and firsts.
Every milestone — first steps, first friends, first Bible verse memorized — happens inside a community that treats your child like family.
Rooted in faith, growing with your family.
Skycrest Christian Preschool is a ministry of Skycrest Christian School in Clearwater, Florida. What began as a calling to serve young families has grown into a full preschool serving children ages one through four — but our purpose has never changed.
We believe the earliest years of a child's life are sacred ground. Long before a child can read a word, they are learning whether the world is safe, whether they are loved, and whether they matter. Every song, snack, nap, and Bible story at Skycrest is designed to answer those questions with a resounding yes.
Four things that shape everything we do.
Faith
Every day includes prayer, worship, and age-appropriate Bible teaching, so children meet Jesus not as a lesson, but as a friend.
Love
Children thrive when they feel secure. Our teachers greet each child by name and treat every classroom like an extension of home.
Growth
We meet children exactly where they are and gently nurture the next step — spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically.
Community
Families become part of the Skycrest story. We walk alongside parents as partners, not just providers of care.
Teachers who see your child, not just a classroom.
Every Skycrest teacher is background-screened, trained in early childhood development, and certified in first aid and CPR. But what truly sets them apart is their heart for children — for our teachers, this is a calling, not just a job.
Assignments are made prayerfully each year, and every classroom — from K1 to VPK — is held to the same high standard of loving, consistent care, so you can trust any teacher your child meets here.
“Where Children Take Root and Grow”
A simple phrase that carries our whole mission: to give children a foundation deep enough to weather whatever comes, and room enough to grow into who God made them to be.
A safe place for the people you love most.
Trust is earned in the details. Here's what safety and licensing look like at Skycrest:
- Licensed by the State of Florida (License #C994196) and inspected under Pinellas County Children's Center standards
- Staff complete background screening, CPR/first-aid training, and ongoing early-childhood education
- Secure, monitored campus with controlled check-in and check-out procedures
- Daily communication and photo updates for every family through the Brightwheel app
A Welcome from Our Director
Choosing a preschool is one of the first big decisions you'll make for your child, and I'm honored you're considering Skycrest Christian Preschool.
Every family who walks through our doors has its own story, and it's a privilege to be part of it. I believe you'll quickly discover the warmth, joy, and caring environment that have made Skycrest such a special place for generations of families.
I'd love to meet you, answer your questions, and show you around in person. I look forward to welcoming your family to Skycrest.
Karen Gardner
Director, Skycrest Christian Preschool
See it, feel it, know it's right.
The best way to understand Skycrest is to walk our halls, meet our teachers, and watch your child light up. Schedule your visit today.