Oak Crest Preschool was founded in 1997 by Owner and Director Denay McLaughlin who hand selected the property to accommodate both a tranquil, spacious outdoor playground as well as one that was conducive to the type of exemplary curriculum she wanted to offer children in the area. While earning her degree in Elementary Education she came to realize the need for a program that allows children to obtain the skills they need to have upon entering into kindergarten. Oak Crest Preschool has since been working hand in hand with area elementary schools to ensure that it is continuing to meet the standards for kindergarten readiness.
In 2000, Oak Crest Preschool earned its accreditation through the Florida Association for Child Care Management as a Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment. It further earned a "Gold Seal" status amongst preschools in the State of Florida and has successfully maintained this status ever since.
Oak Crest continues to maintain the highest standards in preschool education with it's age appropriate curriculum, low teacher-student ratios, language and literacy development and provides a loving environment in which children can develop.