DISCOVERY SCHOOL AT CMON

Welcome to Discovery School at CMON, a play-based early learning center where children explore, create, and grow in a museum-inspired environment opening in Fall 2026.

Discovery School at CMON, offers warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences for young children. Built on CMON’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of learning and exploration, the program will integrate hands-on experiences with the museum’s unique resources to support whole-child development and long-term academic success

Located within Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, this unique program integrates play-based education with the museum’s interactive resources to support whole-child development and long-term academic success. Renovations began in January to transform 6,000 sq. ft. on the museum’s second floor into a six-classroom school that will house about 90 students at completion.

We are now accepting interest from families for our Fall 2026 opening. To begin the process, please complete our online form below. Families may also contact our Director, with Jessica Campbell at jcampbell@cmon.org or 239-260-1601.

Interest Form

Why Choose Us

Play-based, child-centered learning
Small group experiences with caring, certified teachers
Museum-inspired exploration and creativity
A nurturing environment that supports school readiness and social-emotional growth
Access to unique learning experiences within CMON and North Collier Regional Park
Led by an experienced school director and education team

Program Snapshot

Ages served: PreK3 and PreK4 (3s and 4s)
Hours: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Calendar: Full-day, 12-month program
Opening: Fall 2026
Location: Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (2nd floor campus)
Children are provided with two snacks each day; families are responsible for packing a healthy lunch