Creative World School
Creative World School is an early childhood education brand offering preschool, pre-K, VPK, and school-age programs, known for its Exploratorium™ learning space.
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Overview
Creative World School is an early childhood education provider founded in 1970 by Billie and Duane McCabe, who opened their first school in Independence, Missouri. The brand offers education for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, Pre-K, and School Age children, and describes itself as a leader in early education aligning with national standards. In 2002 it introduced the Exploratorium™, a signature interactive learning space focused on iSTEAM education, and in 2004 began franchising. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 and continues to open new locations nationwide.
History
Creative World School was founded in 1970 by Billie and Duane McCabe, early childhood educators who opened their first school in Independence, Missouri. They expanded and operated up to 45 childcare centers in seven states. In 2000, their daughter Dr. Marianne Whitehouse, PhD, became CEO. In 2002, the company introduced the Exploratorium™, a signature interactive learning space for preschool and pre-K students focused on iSTEAM education. In 2004, Creative World School began franchising. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020 and continues to open new locations nationwide.
Products and positioning
A leader in early education embracing the highest standards for early childhood curriculum, aligned with national standards.
Exploratorium™
A signature interactive learning space that empowers preschool and pre-k students to explore with unique hands-on experiences using extra special materials and resources not found in a classroom; also the hub of iSTEAM education.
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