What a first year it has been!<\/p>\n
In 2026, Celebree School of Estero received three community awards, all before celebrating our first full year of being open.<\/p>\n
We are incredibly proud of each one, but what makes them even more special is knowing they came from the communities we serve every day.<\/p>\n
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Celebree School of Estero was named Best Small Business of the Year by the Estero Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
When we opened our doors, we wanted to become a meaningful part of the Estero community. Of course, our focus has always been on providing a place where children are cared for, supported, and encouraged to learn. But we also wanted our families to feel at home here and to know the people caring for their children each day.<\/p>\n
Being recognized by the local business community during our first year was such a special moment for our team. We have felt so welcomed in Estero since the beginning, and receiving this award made us even more grateful to call this community home.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.celebree.com\/estero-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/Karen-Callahan-Award-1-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Karen Callahan, owner of Celebree School of Estero, with 2 chamber of commerce members receiving Best Small Business of the Year Award.” title_text=”Karen Callahan – Award 1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.celebree.com\/estero-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/Karen-Tracey-PD-and-Husband4.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ alt=”Karen Callahan, husband Tracey Bowden, School Director Sam, and her husband with the Chamber of Commerce Award” title_text=”Karen, Tracey, PD, and Husband4″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]
We were also named the 2026 Community Choice Award winner for Best Child Care in Bonita Springs.<\/p>\n
This one means a lot because so much goes into what happens inside our school every day. There are the big moments, of course, but there are also hundreds of little ones. Greeting a child in the morning. Helping them work through a tough moment. Watching them learn something new. Talking with a parent at pickup. Celebrating a milestone together.<\/p>\n
Those everyday moments are what make our school what it is, and our teachers and staff put so much care into them.<\/p>\n
To have that recognized by the community is something we are very proud of.<\/p>\n
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We were honored once again when Celebree School of Estero was named the 2026 Community Choice Award winner for Best Preschool.<\/p>\n
Having our school recognized for both Best Child Care and Best Preschool made this award even more meaningful.<\/p>\n
There is so much growth that happens during the preschool years, and we get to see it firsthand. Children become more independent. They start solving problems on their own, building friendships, asking bigger questions, and gaining confidence in what they can do.<\/p>\n
Our preschool program gives children plenty of opportunities to practice those skills while also building early literacy and math foundations. We want them to be ready for kindergarten, but just as importantly, we want them to be excited about learning and confident about taking that next step.<\/p>\n
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Three awards in our first year is something we never expected, and it is something we certainly do not take for granted.<\/p>\n
So many people have been part of this first year with us. Our teachers and staff show up every day ready to give their best to our children. Our families have supported us, encouraged us, and trusted us. Local businesses, organizations, and neighbors have welcomed us and helped us feel like part of Southwest Florida from the start.<\/p>\n
We are proud to serve families throughout Estero, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers, and we are looking forward to becoming even more involved in the communities around us.<\/p>\n
Above all, thank you to our families.<\/p>\n
You trust us with your children each day, and we know how much that trust means. Seeing your children walk through our doors, watching them grow, and getting to know your families has been one of the best parts of our first year.<\/p>\n
No award could mean more to us than that.<\/p>\n
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These three awards have given us a pretty amazing reason to celebrate our first year, but there is still so much ahead.<\/p>\n
We are looking forward to welcoming more families, watching our children continue to grow, supporting our teachers, and finding new ways to be part of the community that has supported us from day one.<\/p>\n
Thank you, Southwest Florida, for such a warm welcome and an unforgettable first year.<\/p>\n
We are honored to be here, grateful for the support, and very proud to call Estero home.<\/p>\n
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With gratitude,<\/strong> Celebree School of Estero celebrates three 2026 community awards recognizing its child care, preschool program, and impact in Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":23637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[400,440],"tags":[588,570,593,599,573,587,591,560,602,569,578,561,565,584,589,590,583,601,594,562,586,581,490,457,592,582,585,568,563,571,567,579,576,572,574,575,598,580,577,450,564,596,611,566],"class_list":["post-23614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-preschool","tag-2026-bonita-springs-community-choice-awards","tag-award-winning-child-care","tag-award-winning-preschool","tag-best-child-care-bonita-springs","tag-best-preschool-bonita-springs","tag-best-small-business-estero","tag-best-small-business-of-the-year","tag-bonita-springs-community-choice-award-best-child-care","tag-bonita-springs-community-choice-award-best-preschool","tag-bonita-springs-community-choice-awards","tag-bonita-springs-families","tag-celebree-estero","tag-celebree-school","tag-celebree-school-awards","tag-celebree-school-estero-fl","tag-celebree-school-of-estero","tag-celebree-school-of-estero-awards","tag-child-care-bonita-springs-fl","tag-child-care-estero-fl","tag-child-care-fort-myers-fl","tag-community-awards","tag-community-involvement-estero","tag-early-childhood-development","tag-early-childhood-education-estero","tag-early-childhood-education-southwest-florida","tag-early-literacy","tag-early-math-skills","tag-estero-chamber-of-commerce","tag-estero-chamber-of-commerce-best-small-business","tag-estero-community-awards","tag-estero-families","tag-estero-small-business","tag-family-community-estero","tag-first-year-in-business","tag-fort-myers-families","tag-kindergarten-readiness","tag-local-businesses-estero","tag-preschool-bonita-springs-fl","tag-preschool-education","tag-preschool-estero-fl","tag-preschool-fort-myers-fl","tag-southwest-florida-child-care","tag-southwest-florida-community","tag-southwest-florida-preschool"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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