Our Leadership & Staff Home / About Us / Our Leadership & Staff Meet Our Dedicated Team A Message from Our Principal Kim Hage, Principal Welcome to Our Community For 27 years, Chesterbrook Academy has served as a cornerstone of early childhood education in Coconut Creek, building a deeply rooted reputation for academic excellence and nurturing care. When you walk through our doors, you immediately feel the warmth, dedication, and strong sense of community that make our school so special. We pride ourselves on being a place where children and families are genuinely loved, supported, and cared for. Our foundational mission is to provide a safe, caring, and loving environment that allows every child to flourish. An Aspiring Academic Foundation At the heart of our vibrant learning environment is the Links to Learning curriculum, a sophisticated, literacy-based framework designed to intentionally stack essential skills as children advance from one program to the next. We believe that social-emotional development is just as vital as academic instruction. By balancing teacher-guided activities with an engaging, dynamic environment that keeps children active and inspired, we prepare our students to step seamlessly into their future school careers. Our graduates emerge as exceptionally independent and confident individuals, ready to embrace the next chapter of their educational journeys. A Legacy of Faculty Dedication and Natural Spaces What truly distinguishes our school is the exceptional longevity and passion of our educators. More than half of our staff has dedicated between 8 and 25 years to our community, offering a level of stability and expertise that is rare in early education. Our skilled teachers are profoundly committed to their craft, bringing unique qualities that bring out the best in every child. This dedication is mirrored in our unique physical environment. Situated safely off the street, our campus features expansive playgrounds bordered by real grass and mature, beautiful trees that offer abundant natural shade. It is an authentic, natural setting where children can explore, move, and grow freely. Cherished Traditions and Uncompromising Care Belonging to our school means participating in a legacy of rich traditions. From our massive annual Trunk or Treat event that brings together nearly 200 community members, to meaningful charity initiatives supporting foster children, we actively cultivate a spirit of generosity and connection. Our journey culminates each year with a grand Pre-Kindergarten graduation hosted at the local high school auditorium, symbolizing our students’ successful integration into the broader Coconut Creek school system. While we foster an active, joyful community, the safety of our students remains our highest priority. Our campus utilizes a strict single-point entry system with locked exterior doors and front-desk buzzer verification. Every transition is carefully monitored by administration, child check-ins require unique parent PIN codes, and we conduct rigorous fire, weather, and intruder drills every month. Experience Our School in Action The strength of our enrollment has always grown organically through the trusted word-of-mouth recommendations of our current families. We invite prospective families to join us at our upcoming community events or schedule a personal tour during regular school hours to see our classrooms in action while active learning is taking place. Come experience firsthand the dedication that defines our extraordinary school community. Warmest regards, Kim Hage Read More Learn More About Chesterbrook Academy Coconut Creek Teachers Do you have long-standing faculty and staff at your preschool? Stability and consistency are the cornerstones of a secure learning environment. At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Coconut Creek, nearly half of our faculty members have dedicated their careers to our students, with tenures ranging from 10 to over 25 years. This deep institutional knowledge ensures that children benefit from a stable, nurturing community where long-term relationships foster optimal developmental growth. What do families appreciate most about teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Coconut Creek? Families value the profound sense of security and genuine care our educators provide every day. Beyond their professional expertise, our teachers are recognized for their deep emotional investment in each child’s success. This creates a partnership of trust, where parents feel confident that their children are supported by experts who truly understand their unique needs and milestones. What qualifications do your preschool teachers have? The faculty at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Coconut Creek includes teachers with Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials and Bachelor of Science degrees, ensuring that research-based instructional methods are applied in every classroom. Additionally, all staff members exceed state requirements with rigorous background clearances and specialized foundational training. What makes the teachers at Chesterbrook Academy Coconut Creek exceptional? The exceptional nature of our faculty stems from their longevity and a shared passion for our Links to Learning curriculum. As a close-knit school community, our teachers collaborate with a level of professional synergy that only comes from years of working together. Their dedication translates into a warm learning environment where student growth is always the primary focus. Come See Our School in Action! Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience our Links to Learning curriculum firsthand. Learn More
