Christian Childcare in Winter Haven, Florida
A safe place to learn, play, and grow
Faith-led care • Parent communication • Learning through everyday life
A safe place to learn, play, and grow
When you cannot be there, you deserve to know your child is loved, protected, and learning. Butterfly Garden Daycare provides curriculum-based care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years old.
Faith-led care • Parent communication • Learning through everyday life
The peace of mind every parent deserves

Safe and Secure
Church-owned and operated care in an environment centered on safety, love, and trust.

Child-Led Discovery
Teachers observe how each child learns and create opportunities around their interests and strengths.

Parents Stay Connected
Procare updates, daily reports, teacher communication, and video access help you feel close throughout the day.
Safe and Secure
Church-owned and operated care in an environment centered on safety, love, and trust.
Child-Led Discovery
Teachers observe how each child learns and create opportunities around their interests and strengths.
Parents Stay Connected
Procare updates, daily reports, teacher communication, and video access help you feel close throughout the day.
Childcare should prepare your child for what comes next
Many children enter school without the stepping stones they need to feel confident. At Butterfly Garden, every day includes purposeful play, literacy, sensory learning, creativity, and practical life skills.
We meet children where they are, learn how they learn best, and help them build a foundation for school and everyday life.
Care that grows with your child
A curriculum built for curious little minds
Children learn through meaningful experiences, not worksheets alone. Our teachers combine curriculum-based instruction with the freedom to explore, choose activities, and develop their individual gifts.
- Literacy-based circle time
- Sensory learning for babies and toddlers
- Cooking, gardening, and practical life skills
- Creative freedom and child-led activity choices
Feel connected to their day, even while you work
With Procare, parents can receive daily reports, communicate with teachers, follow classroom updates, and access video streaming. You do not have to wonder how your child is doing.
Communication in Your Pocket
Updates, messages, reports, and reassurance from drop-off to pickup.
Communication in Your Pocket
Missy Heard
Led by an educator who understands early learning
Butterfly Garden is led by Missy Heard, who holds degrees in Elementary Education and Music Education and brings more than 10 years of kindergarten classroom experience.
Her goal is to bridge the gap between home and school with a smooth, loving transition that prepares every child for the next step.
10+ Years
Classroom teaching experience
Two Degrees
Elementary and Music Education
Finding the right childcare can be simple
We will help you understand availability, next steps, and any questions about childcare assistance.
1. Pre-Register
Tell us about your child and the care your family needs.
2. Talk With Our Team
We will answer your questions and help you explore available options.
3. Visit the Garden
Tour the center, meet the team, and picture your child thriving here.
Let’s find the right next step for your family
Complete the short form and our team will contact you with information about availability, classroom placement, tours, and next steps.
Butterfly Garden Daycare
3601 Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884
863-555-5555
Questions parents often ask
Butterfly Garden provides daycare for children from 6 weeks through 5 years old, with age-based classrooms designed around each developmental stage.
Procare helps parents receive reports, classroom updates, teacher communication, and access to available video-streaming features.
Yes. Children participate in purposeful, age-appropriate learning including literacy, sensory exploration, creative choice, and practical life skills.
Our team can answer questions and help point your family toward the appropriate resources and next steps.
Submit the pre-registration form or contact the center. We will help you arrange a time to visit and learn more.
Give your child a place to bloom
Safe, loving, curriculum-based childcare for families in Winter Haven.
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