Lake Washington, FL Preschools, VPK & Childcare

Lake Washington is the largest lake in Brevard County, Florida at 4,362 acres. The lake may have been named for the U.S. Deputy Surveyor Colonel Henry Washington, after he surveyed the area in 1844.

It is the 41st largest lake in the state of Florida. It is approximately 4 by 1 miles and 10 to 15 feet deep.

Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas. It furnishes two-thirds of the water to Melbourne’s 150,000 customers.

Lake Washington is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. Further downstream is the neighboring Lake Winder. The Lake Washington neighborhood of Melbourne borders the lake.

Lake Washington is a neighborhood in Melbourne, Florida. It is named after Lake Washington, Brevard County’s largest lake. It is a horse area due to the neighborhoods rural-like look. It is about 7.4 miles northwest of downtown Melbourne, Florida. The main roads in the area are Lake Washington Road (which leads to Lake Washington), Turtle Mound Road, and Harlock Road.

Melbourne, FL Preschools, VPK & Childcare

Suntree Montessori is a private school located in Melbourne, FL offering a unique and diverse Montessori preschool program for children ages three to six. We serve the educational needs of families in Melbourne, Suntree, Viera, North Melbourne, Lake Washington neighborhood and surrounding Brevard County communities. We offer VPK, Step Up for Students and McKay Scholarships.

We would be delighted to have you visit our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour.