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About Our School

Welcome to Creative World School at Oakstead, proudly serving Land O’ Lakes and Lutz families since 2015! Conveniently located one mile north of 54 Hwy on Oakstead Blvd. and convenient to the Suncoast Parkway, we offer an engaging, innovative approach to early education that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Families trust us to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, Pre-K, and school-age children, supported by our state-of-the-art facility with advanced security features and a team of highly trained, dedicated educators who prioritize each child’s growth and success.


Our unique Exploratorium™ program, designed exclusively for preschool and Pre-K students, invites children to explore hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), fostering inquiry and imagination every day. For our Pre-K families, we offer Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK), a free, high-quality early learning opportunity that prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond. For school-age children up to 12 years old, we provide CW Kid’s Club, our exciting before- and after-school care with transportation to and from local elementary schools, as well as CampTastic, our fun-filled spring, summer, and winter break camps.

Visit our school today to see our curriculum in action and discover how we combine fun, learning, and care in our World of Wonder, right here in Oakstead!


Group of smiling children at CampTastic 2025 summer camp wearing colorful shirts, promoting games, friends, special events, and fun activities at Creative World School.

At a Glance

We Also Offer

Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

Summer Programs:

• JumpStart into Pre-K for Children entering Pre-K
• LaunchPad Kindergarten Readiness for Pre-K Graduates
• CampTastic for Elementary Students Ages 6-12

Our Accreditation

Cognia School Accredited
Cognia System Accredited

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3490 Oakstead Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638, USA

(813) 437-9030

License: C06PA0076

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm

Our Franchise Owners

Mike and Shama Colquhoun

Our Leadership Team

Kareem Rosales

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Our Leadership team

Kareem Rosales

Meet Our Owners

Mike and Shama Colquhoun

Mike and Shama are a dynamic husband-and-wife team who bring their shared passion for early childhood education to life through their three Creative World School locations – Oakstead, Starkey Ranch, and Land O’ Lakes. Mike brings his business expertise to the role, ensuring that the schools operate smoothly and efficiently... Read More
Did You Know?

Our students get to participate in Field Studies for extra hands on learning opportunities. Real life experience is invaluable!

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What Makes Us Unique?

In addition to our high-quality curriculum, we work with you to ensure your child is growing and learning every day. Here are just some of the ways we are committed to excellence.

Ongoing communication through the CW App allows you to have direct access to your child’s Care Routines and Learning Moments.

A monthly Curriculum Showcase features long-term projects and inquiry experiences.

Quarterly Portfolio Showings show you how we track and record your child’s achievements in specific milestones and learning domains.

At Creative World School, mealtime is more than just eating—it’s an opportunity for learning and connection. Each of our classrooms enjoys “Family-Style” dining together, fostering a sense of community through bonding and conversation in a familiar setting. This special time helps children develop essential social skills, including practicing table manners and learning how to share and collaborate. Our dedicated, on-site cook prepares nutritious, kid-friendly meals every day, ensuring children are fueled for fun and learning. We believe that healthy, delicious food served in a warm, welcoming environment helps children thrive.

Creative World School is proud to enjoy the distinction of being Cognia System Accredited. This means that an external body of professionals in education have affirmed that our schools maintain the highest standards of leadership, safety, and education. Our commitment to being our best for our students extends to every level of our licensing, standards, professionalism, and growth!

What Makes Us the Right Choice for your Family?

Of course, you want the best care, education, and social experiences for your child. We encourage you to check out our competition and see how they compare. Here are some of the quality indicators to look for:

  • Health and Safety: Equipment is durable and properly maintained. Visitors are closely monitored at all times. Environments are clean and maintained throughout the day.
  • Learning Environment: Teachers provide a high level of supervision and guidance. Children have ample opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.
  • Staff Training: Teachers and Leadership understand child development and best practice. Ongoing training is provided and staff have access to resources to enhance teaching.

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Ready to Inspire?

Ready to Inspire? Are you looking for a place to have fun and share your passion for teaching?

Are you an out-of-the-box thinker? Do you love getting children excited about learning? Are you looking for a great place to work? Creative World School may be the perfect place for you!

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Creative World School at Oakstead

Hear From Our Families!

April 9, 2025 by A.T.

Communicative and educative

April 9, 2025 by S.B.

I like that the teachers seem to genuinely care about my child. I can tell my child is learning because they talk about what they do at Creative World and also the communication via the app supports what my child shares. The facility is clean and I appreciate the variety of food my child tries.

March 28, 2025 by Sonya March

Great place for my 8-year-old son. It is very age appropriate. They are very focused on activities and safety. I rate them at "10 out of 10".

March 5, 2025 by M.L.

Nice school, nice teachers and taking care of the kids very well.

March 5, 2025 by Pallavi Raut

Field studies and showcase really works for kids to understand the things.

March 5, 2025 by S.E.

The engagement for the themes and topics are very well put together we love this school. Very friendly staff!

February 27, 2025 by Lindsey Southwick

WE LOVE YOU ALL!! Everyone is so caring and patient with my boys :)

January 16, 2025 by J.W.

Education is provided at all age levels and prepares the children for school age learning.

January 15, 2025 by Michael Fox

The personal connection to every member of our family and the high level of engagement from the teachers.

January 15, 2025 by S.D.

I've been very happy with almost everything related to the school, the facilities, activities and staff. You've been very responsive and we appreciate it.

December 12, 2024 by M.L.

Teachers are so nice and taking care of the kids like their own.

December 12, 2024 by Gustavo Araujo

The crew. The school. Everything is amazing

December 11, 2024 by Lily Muro

Our daughter Ivanna has been attending Creative World for over a year now, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment we enrolled her, the friendly and professional staff made us feel confident in our decision. The teachers genuinely care about each child and go above and beyond to ensure they feel loved, safe, and engaged. Ivanna looks forward to going to school every day, and it’s heartwarming to see her excited about the fun and educational activities they plan.

December 11, 2024 by Magy Mohareb

Best team and family, good vibes everywhere, on the academic bases I can’t ask more for my child progress. So blessed to be one of this great family.

December 11, 2024 by D.B.G.

Creative, engaging, caring. But avoid constant changes in teachers.

December 4, 2024 by S.E.

Very friendly staff and my son is always having fun. He loves coming here to grow and learn.

December 4, 2024 by Joanne Brooks

We like the current small class size and the teacher. There is limited to no tv, which is fabulous, and the playground is fun. My child likes to go to school. The administration is professional, patient, and kind. The campus is gorgeous. But it is all about if the child is thriving and finally, after many schools and even switching around situations in this school, this is very much the case.

December 4, 2024 by Louis Colosimo

I enjoy the interaction between the teachers and the little ones. it make learning fun and enjoyable for them.

November 25, 2024 by G.G.

All the opportunities for learning, creativity, artistic expression, sensory play - and the outside time which is so important for development.

October 2, 2024 by K.V.

We are so impressed with Mrs McKayla and ms Kayla. The school always keeps us informed and she always give us updates. Gias so happy here

October 2, 2024 by Kateryna Cherkas

I really love the approach to children in this school! This is the first school where my child goes happily. They constantly play, develop, and conduct experiments! In just a couple of months, my child has learned the alphabet, can write letters, and counts well.

September 18, 2024 by C.A.

I like the curriculum they follow and the teachers are wonderful

September 13, 2024 by N.S.

We love the teachers and staff! And we appreciate the regular notifications and updates. We just wish there were more varied vegetarian-friendly food options. Overall loving the experience so far!

September 12, 2024 by Mallory Carvalho

Thank you to the teachers for always being so creative and hands on with my son!

September 12, 2024 by Frederico Carvalho

I have 3 kids that go there 9,8,2. One thing I like is the hands on learning. The kids are constantly touching different textures and learning about different subjects and there is always something different going on which keeps them engaged. It's also wonderful that there are events to keep families involved with the kids and the school.

September 9, 2024 by S.S.

I like the exploratory approach to learning that Creative emphasizes and am looking forward to putting my child in the other activities Creative is connected with ie soccer

September 5, 2024 by A.C.

The supervisors at the front desk are very communicative and Responsive to our needs. Our daughter loves her classmates and the outdoor time!

September 4, 2024 by Lily Muro

We are thrilled with Creative World. Ivanna absolutely loves attending her daycare. The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly and professional. We would highly recommend Creative World to everyone.

August 30, 2024 by William O'Hara

We cannot describe the love and care that the CW family provides our boys. 10/10, hands down from the front office staff, to the teachers, to the cooks, to the curriculum design folks. We have seen our boys continue to thrive there. We would like to specifically call our Ms. Olivia, Ms. Leah, Ms. Hawtin, Ms. Yazim, (and Spencer’s other teachers), and Ms. Geraldine. Ms. Mallory and Mr. K too.

August 30, 2024 by D.B.G.

They are loving and nurturing towards children. They were ready to work on the earlier feedback shared. Hope that continues. The school is very creative with their curriculum and kids learn through fun activities.

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