Winter Park in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Preschool
Photographed by Diane Murphy, December 11, 2025
1. Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Preschool Marker
In 1927, the Welbourne Nursery and Preschool, formally the Winter Park Day Nursery Association for Colored Children, was established. The school has continued to serve working families from the Hannibal Square neighborhood and surrounding communities with affordable, quality childcare as well as early educational services.
Mrs. Clarence Vincent and Mrs. Charles Browne played a pivotal role in the establishment of the school. They were prominent philanthropists and community leaders who recognized the need for affordable, safe childcare and early education. Their support and funding were crucial in funding the nursery in the early years. Mrs. Rachel Lester, an R.N., was the first director of the school followed by Mrs. Beatrice Richardson, also an R.N.
Community support and volunteer efforts have created and fostered a lasting institution that continues to serve the community to this day. Operating as a charitable 501(c)(3), Welbourne is now an A+ school featuring an innovative, learn - by - doing curriculum serving up to 64 children from 6 weeks old through 4 years of age.
Erected 2025 by City of Winter Park, Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando and in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hannibal Square Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gardens At Depugh Nursing Center (about 500 feet away); The Winter Park Telephone Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freight Depot (approx. Ό mile away); Charles Hosmer Morse (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Charles Hosmer Morse (approx. Ό mile away); Winter Park (approx. Ό mile away); A Bit of Winter Park Real Estate History (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winter Park.
Photographed by Diane Murphy, December 2025
2. Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Preschool Marker
Photographed by Diane Murphy, December 2025
3. Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Preschool Marker
Photographed by Diane Murphy, December 2025
4. Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Preschool Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
