CROSS BRIDGE LEARNING CENTER

 

OUR MISSION: "Helping people move from where they are to where God want's them to be."

OUR VISION

At Cross Bridge Learning Center, we are committed to fostering a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can thrive. 

Our qualified and dedicated team is passionate about making a difference in each child’s life.  We strive to build compassionate leaders who embody empathy and we greatly value our partnership with families. 

As the hands and feet of Jesus, we joyfully serve as a beacon of light in our community, guided by God’s love and inspired by the teachings of Jesus.”

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

 

Left to Right: Fallon Vogt: Operations Director, Annalee Deem: Pre-K Mentor Teacher, Melissa Bertrand: Infant Mentor Teacher, Bethany Sperry: Behavioral Interventionist, Linda Shomgard: VPK Mentor Teacher, and Shadira Bylinowski: Executive Director.

 

OUR TEACHERS

Cross Bridge Learning Center values education, not just for our children but also in our staff.  We partner with the TEACH Scholarship program to further the education of our staff.

All of our 32 staff members have:

-High school diplomas

-Completed The Office of Early Learning courses on Safe Sleep Practices and Child Safety and Prevention

-Passed a Level II background check

-First Aid, CPR and AED certified

Additionally our staff's credentials include:

- Completed 45 hours of DCF training and passed competency exams -24 staff members

-Earned Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential provided by the University of Florida -8 staff members

-Becky Bailey Conscious Discipline Training -9 staff members

-Associate’s Degree -8 staff members

-Bachelor’s Degree -9 Staff members

-Master’s Degree -2 staff members

-Obtained a DCF Staff Credential -7 staff members

-Obtained a National Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) -6 staff members with 2 staff members going for their CDA credential in the spring of 2025

-DCF Director’s Credential -2 staff members

-Food Safety Certification -1 staff member

OUR V.P.K.

 Linda Shomgard, Melissa Zollo, and Brandi Giera

 

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free, high-quality education program designed to prepare Florida’s 4-year-olds for kindergarten and build a foundation for their educational success. Our VPK program focuses on delivering age-appropriate curricula that includes early literacy and math standards as well as principles of our Christian faith.  With 3 classes we can provide smaller class sizes and a nurturing environment that supports both intellectual and character development while preparing children for kindergarten in a faith-centered setting. 

 

Our VPK program runs Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm. This program is free of charge. For an additional cost, VPK wraparound care is also provided from 6:30 am – 6pm. 

 

You can learn more about the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County and Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK) by clicking here.

 

 

Early Learning Coalition of Brevard - VPK info

OUR CLASSROOMS

Our Bible lessons and activities are interwoven in each classroom's weekly lesson plans. All our students, one-year-old through VPK, attend a weekly chapel that incorporates age-appropriate worship through music and stories.  


We have 9 classrooms for ages ranging from three months old to VPK. Each classroom is arranged into areas that contain age-appropriate learning centers to stimulate learning. We also enjoy many special presentations from our friends in the community.

OUR NUTRITION PROGRAM

Cross Bridge Learning Center is proud to partner with the Child Care Food Program, which plays a vital role in providing nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks to support the physical and cognitive development of young children. Through this program, we ensure that children receive the essential nutrition they need for healthy growth. Early exposure to balanced meals in a structured environment fosters the development of lifelong healthy eating habits.

Chapel

At our weekly chapel services, we introduce young children to the foundations of faith, beginning with our one-year-olds. Utilizing the Simply Loved Curriculum, we provide Bible stories, songs, and simple prayers tailored to be engaging and understandable for toddlers and preschoolers. This early exposure to faith helps build a strong spiritual foundation that will support their growth in later years.

Additionally, our toddlers and preschoolers have the opportunity to participate in special Christmas and Spring programs during our Sunday morning services, offering them a meaningful way to share their faith and engage with the church community.

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Learning through Play

Learning through Play

Learning from our Safety Officer

Learning from our Safety Officer

Celebration & Achievement

Celebration & Achievement

Learning through play

Learning through play

Learning from our Safety Officer

Learning from our Safety Officer

Celebration & Achievement

Celebration & Achievement

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What is your child development philosophy?
What if my child has food allergies?
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CONTACT INFO

Address: 651 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955

Learning Center Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-6pm

Learning Center Office Hours: 8-4 M-Th and 8-3 F

Phone: 321-636-4603

License #C18BR0052

 

 

 

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are always looking for great talent to take care of our children. To apply, please send a resume to learningcenter@crossbridgenaz.org.  No phone calls please.

 

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