Paradise Christian School & Development Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1981 by Dr.
Eileen Fluney in order to accommodate the educational and developmental needs of the many children and families who were constantly striving to overcome poverty.
By providing a day care and after school programs for these children, Dr.
Eileen Fluney and her staff and volunteers were able to alleviate one of many hardships faced by these families.
βParadise Christian School & Development Center mission is βpreparing The Leaders Of Tomorrowβ offering a comprehensive High Quality Early Childhood and School-age program, which specializes in the social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child; Along with our community partners, we have undertaken to inspire our children to build their self-esteem and confidence in themselves to achieve a foundation that no one can tear down.β At Paradise Christian School & Development Center, our goal is to provide access to high quality early and special education and life preparation to children of all abilities in our community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Paradise Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Preparing The Leaders of Tomorrow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Paradise Christian School?
The application deadline for Paradise Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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