About Us

Our History

Established in 1963 Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool has been a trusted and integral part of our community for 63 years. We take immense pride in rich history of providing exceptional childcare services to families in the Winter Park area.

Our Preschool is more than just a place of learning. It’s a second home, where children feel loved, secure and inspired to explore the world around them.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement has allowed us to earn the trust of parents and the admiration of our community.

Our Philosophy

We believe the preschool atmosphere should be one in which a child can develop self-respect, self-reliance and self-discipline.

We recognize that development takes place in an orderly sequence and we respect the pace at which each child develops. We are committed to building a positive partnership with our families to be able to support each child’s strengths and needs.

We adhere to a child initiated, developmentally appropriate learning environment that will best prepare the child for the emotional demands of further schooling and life.

Our Mission

Our goal is to provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for young children while supporting their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.

Our mission is to foster each child’s optimum natural development of growth in body, mind and spirit by offering developmentally appropriate child-initiated learning experiences where at their own pace, children can develop the ability to think independently and begin to learn the social skills that are a necessary first step in the maturation process. We provide an environment that promotes exploration, discovery, problem solving, creativity, and individuality, where each child feels cared for and valued.

We work to help children gain confidence in their abilities. We seek every opportunity to involve children in quality interactions with their peers, their teachers and their world, and assist them in becoming confident in their abilities. We are committed to enhancing spiritual growth by promoting Christian beliefs and values.

Meet Our Team

Nicole Fye - Preschool Director

Nicole Fye

Preschool Director

Ms. Fye is the Director of Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool and brings over 20 years of experience working with children, including 9 years in school settings and more than a decade as a professional nanny. She holds an Associate Degree in General Studies, a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, along with multiple early childhood education technical certificates and all required DCF Staff and Directors credentials.

Ms. Fye is passionate about watching children grow, learn, and discover new things. Her philosophy is simple but powerful: be kind always and love big. She strives to lead with understanding, compassion, and consistency, ensuring that every child, family, and staff member feels valued and supported.

She incorporates kindness, faith, and character through the way she speaks, acts, and leads each day. Ms. Fye has been part of the WPPP family for three years and treasures the close-knit community the school has built, where everyone feels like one big family and children are truly known, loved, and celebrated as they grow.

Rosaura Aviles-Velazquez - Assistant Preschool Director & Lead Threes Teacher

Rosaura Aviles-Velazquez

Assistant Preschool Director & Lead Threes Teacher

Ms. Aviles-Velazquez serves as our Assistant Director and Threes Teacher, bringing over ten years of experience in education, working with students from Pre-K
through high school. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a DCF Director Credential, VPK Director Credential, and Special Education Certification.

Ms. Aviles-Velazquez believes every child is capable of learning, expressing themselves, and growing into kind-hearted individuals. Her classroom is engaging and inclusive, thoughtfully designed to support all learning styles and promote equity. She strives to love each child as her own, providing comfort, care, and encouragement every day.

Faith and character are woven into her classroom through positive affirmations, Bible verses, prayer, and conversations about kindness and God’s love. Ms. Aviles-Velazquez treasures the strong sense of unity at WPPP, where students, families, and staff come together as a loving community.

Katie Daniels - Administrative Assistant

Katie Daniels

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Katie is our Administrative Assistant and brings nearly two decades of experience in early childhood education to her role. She holds a bachelor’s degree, maintains all required DCF certifications, and has a broad background that includes classroom teaching, camp programming, and youth instruction. She has been part of the WPPP community since 2016, serving in many roles before stepping into the administrative office.

Ms. Katie is passionate about creating an organized, supportive, and welcoming environment where staff feel supported and families feel confident and informed.
She believes clear, honest communication and compassion are essential to building strong relationships between school and home, and she wants families to know
they can always come to her with questions or concerns.

She models kindness and faith through attentive listening, calm problem-solving, and serving others with humility and integrity. Ms. Katie enjoys helping families feel connected to the school community and believes the office truly is the heart of the school, keeping each day running smoothly for children, families, and staff alike.

We foster independent thinking…

Giving kids freedom, let them try, let them fail, encourage them, let them succeed, and rejoice with them!

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