Schools in Tampa, FL

“We have enjoyed this past year immensely. The teachers treat our kids (ages 5, 4 & 3) with a tremendous amount of love and attention. The staff and administrators are quick to answer questions and address issues with grace and tact. The teachers seem to enjoy their jobs, as we are always greeted with smiles. Did I mention they provide lunch, snacks and after school pickup? What more can busy parents ask for in a great facility? Playtime Learning Academy is a wonderful choice.”

“Today is Jacob’s last day before he heads off to VPK next week, and I couldn’t let it pass without expressing my deepest gratitude to Ms. Nicole. From the very beginning, she has poured so much love, patience, and care into Jacob’s days.

Because of her dedication, Jacob is leaving not only ready for VPK, but also confident in himself and excited to learn. The foundation she has helped build is something we will always cherish. We truly owe her so much, and I am beyond grateful for the safe, encouraging, and joyful environment she created for him.

Thank you, Ms. Nicole, for loving our son as if he were your own and for playing such an important role in this special season of his life.”

“Our son absolutely loves his young infant classroom teachers! Big shout out to Ms. Q, Ms. Hernandez, and Ms. Beasley for making Primrose a home away from home! We are truly grateful and couldn't recommend you more.”

“Transferred my daughter here from Pierce Middle due to the poor environment at that school. I'm glad I did. My daughter's mental health is much better now at Ferrell and she is receiving a better education.”

“Kiddie Academy has been a wonderful daycare from the moment we walked into the building. The attentiveness of the teaches as well as the great daily communication is always greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Ms. Liz and Ms. Maria for always making my son feel loved and welcomed.”

“I love how individualized their care is to my child and how organized they are here at Primrose. My son truly feels safe here because of their excellent structure and I can already tell how quickly he is learning and maturing. Their attention to detail is unlike any other childcare experience we have had in Soutb Tampa. We are excited to have our daughter start there soon, too!”

“The 2023-2024 school year was an incredible year, my daughter just finished her VPK and it has been the best experience for her. She had excellent teachers, Ms. Mary and Ms. Jenny, they will be in my daughter's heart and in us forever. Thank you for your dedication, love and professionalism with which you do your job. I just have to thank you and tell you that we are going to miss you. Thank you.”

“The staff here is like family. My children attended preschool here over 25 years ago and now my grandchildren. Most of the staff has been here for over 20 years and they are very caring and nurturing, always doing what is in the best interest of the children and their development.”

“Great experience so far! My 3.5 yr old and 14 month old have both been attending for several months.Ms Eboni and Ms Aiyana are so great with communication and sending lots of pics throughout the day. My 14 month old lights up when he sees them.Ms Kira and Ms Ashley are wonderful and PATIENT with my 3 yr old who has a lot of new, big feelings. They have been great in helping her and us navigate these new feelings.Special mentions - Ms Caroline, Ms Jadah, Ms Rayvn, Ms Stephanie, Ms Chantel and Mr Devon are all so amazing as well. I’m probably missing some names, but so far everyone has just been so great.”

“I went for a tour today so I can enroll my five year old into VPK and summer camp. Unfortunately, he is a bit too young for summer camp and their availability for VPK was full. We are currently transitioning into public school, so everything is new to us. The staff were very helpful and incredibly considerate with providing the proper information to me. My son has been in advanced homeschooling programs up until now, so it is a new adventure for both of us. While I am saddened that we were not a good fit for O2B Kids South Westshore, we still received excellent attention and assistance regarding our new adventure into public school enrollment. Thank you again for taking the time to meet with us today.”

“My daughter loves it here. Our family is very grateful to Mr. Amestyst. She is always very patient and caring towards her children! She always do the awosome job！！！Mr. Cristy is very nice and friendly！”

“Best school of westchase area. My daughter goes for vpk. All teachers are very good & friendly. Specially, miss Henney & miss shree is very good teacher. She has very good experience to teach for vpk students.”

“Our child has been attending Goddard for over two years, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. From daycare to now the pre-k program which offers an excellent curriculum that supports learning and growth. Both Ms. Jasmine and Ms. Dee are incredibly professional, kind, sweet and nurturing. They create a warm and engaging environment for our little one. Both teachers do a phenomenal job!!!”

“Honestly I really like this school and the teachers and my daughter does good here I haven’t really had any issues with her being sick or anything which is really good I’m happy I switched to this school I wish I had started here all along and they have cameras so you can see your kids you don’t have to bring diapers or wipes unless you want to or even milk unless your child is on a special one they don’t have everyone is nice. The director Disney is so sweet. Most of the teachers do speak Spanish tho for people who don’t but your kid learn some so I think it’s a win.”

“We have two children enrolled here. We've been apart of the infant, preschool, and prek classrooms. The caring, comforting demeanor of the staff—both classroom and administrative—is what sets Primrose School of Carrollwood apart. I truly appreciate how the classroom staff communicates and keeps us informed (both in person and through the app) of the overall well-being of our children and the learning that takes place throughout the day. The other aspect that I find great value in is the curriculum’s focus upon social emotional learning. I could go on and on! We feel so fortunate to be apart of the Primrose family!”

“I have been a teacher here at MELC for 10 yrs. Both the previous administration and the current always listen to suggestions, ideas & concerns. My coworkers are all excellent teachers… creative, patient and knowledgeable. Its a delight working with them. You can see the kids growing, not only physically but also mentally. Learning to use their voice, be assertive and independent; which is what Montessori stands for.”

“We moved our son into BHHG just after a year old. We are extremely happy with the program and facility since then. Our son loves his teachers and his routine here. The facility also communicates well with parents which is crucial when separated from our young ones. Highly recommend this day care center!”

“As a current parent and former employee I am so glad to have found Hillel. My kids have a great time and actually enjoy going to school! They’re safe, healthy and their minds are being enriched every day. You could not find a better school than Hillel.”

“I kept my daughter at home for the first two years of her life with a nanny. We toured many daycares. However, the moment we walked into the doors of Storybook, it was an easy decision. It gave us warm and fuzzy feeling. My daughter has been showered with love and affections from the teachers. There isn’t turn over of teachers. She’s learned so much and is talking more. She positively talks about her teachers and friends at home. They’ve helped us with potty training. Meals are provided. I can’t say enough good things about this school. I highly recommend Storybook.”

“Pepin Academies of Tampa changed our daughters life. She loves going to school now! She has loving, caring, and attentive teachers & staff who always go above and beyond for their students.It’s one of the most amazing school for children with different learning needs. Our daughter has ASD, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities, but the teachers & staff at Pepin see beyond those labels and help the child flourish academically and personally.We can’t recommend or thank Pepin Academies enough for what they’ve done for our family.”

“Smart Start is a hidden gem for the Westchase area and has been a lifesaver for my family. All three of my kids have been in smart start at some point (afterschool, daycare and summer camp), and I’ve been happy with the experience for all of them. I love that their afterschool program picks up at Deer Park, and my son’s afterschool teacher Ms. Jacque always made sure to help him get his homework done (a massive help) and treated all the kids with love and care. My youngest daughter has been in several classes as she moves into different age groups and each teacher has been great. There’s been very little turnover, but anytime a teacher is leaving they always take care to communicate things and allow time for the kids to transition to the new teacher. A couple of other things:
- they use an app to keep us in the loop and the director sees the messages and chimes in when needed.
- anytime I’ve called someone answers and is able to address my question.
- they offer several extracurricular programs (soccer, dance, Spanish)
- they have an excellent summer camp program which includes lunch and 2-3 field trips a week!
- meals are included! One less thing to think about each morning!
No school is perfect, but smart start has been perfect for us!”

“CLA has been my kids home for over 5 years now. Looking for daycares years ago for my oldest son was stressful until I found this place. Both of my boys have had the pleasure of being in Ms Luz’s class. She is best teacher there could be for 1yr olds! Very kind and loving to the kids. Ms Dymie has been a very patient teacher to my youngest son! He is learning how to potty train so fast! Ms Anna was the best with my oldest son! He learned so much in such a short time especially coming out of covid. Ms Marie is always kind and wonderful to my oldest. In summer camp, he enjoyed being in her class. All of these teachers have made such an impact both of my son’s lives. I love being a part of the CLA family! Thank you Ms Yudy for having such a great environment to come to everyday!”

“By far the best facility when it comes to childcare! The staff here is supportive and caring, allowing the children and parents to feel right at home. This was particularly important because we were nervous about sending our son to preschool. The staff took us with open arms and helped ease our fears. I have always felt that my son is happy, healthy, safe, and LOVED. The level of care and concern for children's and their families' well-being is awesome. This preschool has the best, most caring, and loving teachers. Ms. Doris and Ms. Clara (one-year-old class) are phenomenal. I can't say enough how much my family and I are thankful for them and all they do! Their curriculum is awesome and my son learns so much! He looks forward to attending preschool each day. The administration is also top-tier! Ms. D (Director) and Ms. Scarlett are great and attentive. I couldn't imagine my son anywhere else. I wish that I could give more than 5 stars! Thank you Childlife Preschool for everything!”

“Loving and engaging preschool. My daughter thrived here and was well prepared for her kindergarten experience. The staff felt like part of the family. Director and Owner Ms. Chris is amazing.”

“I was nervous about putting my son in daycare because he was born at the beginning of the covid pandemic, during which he has been pretty isolated from others and very attached to me. However, touring the place put my mind at ease, since all the children seemed to love their teachers and staff. Now, a few months later, I am still so glad we found this place! My son claps for joy when we enter the parking lot, and he walks right in and goes to his teacher. He loves being at daycare, and I have peace of mind knowing he is well cared for.”

“My daughter joined in March and she LOVES school and her friends so much. She's 3 and running in to the building with so much excitement. It has done wonders for socialization and creating a schedule in her life. She is learning Spanish (she asked me for water the other day in Spanish and it totally took me off guard! I was so amazed) and last night she was counting the stars in the sky. I'm so pleased with how much she is learning. It makes me so happy. I love the app the school uses for daily communication, notes, and pictures! Thank you Educated Minds for taking such good care of my daughter.”

“School is exceptional. The staff are very friendly and well trained. The class rooms are clean and have new materials and equipment. The play grounds are in excellent condition. They keep you updated on the app multiple times a day. The school is not cheap but you see where the money goes and it is worth it.”

“We have been with KinderCare for our infant and 2-year-old for 9 months and are super happy with the quality of the programs. All of the teachers in the school know us and our kids, seem to really are about them, and the kids come home super happy every day. I love that we get pictures and videos during the day so we can talk to our toddler about what he learned in school and re-iterate the curriculum for maximum learning. My children both have made friends in the school, and I always look forward to picking up their happy faces and saying hi to all of the teachers each day.”

“This is for all Parents but especially my first timer like myself searching for a safe place for children to learn and grow, Ive made the best choice in choosing to add my son to this school even when i was crunching on time and spots where closing. I was blessed to meet Ms. Mimi, shes so sweet and caring about all the children in the center. She actually takes the time to observe, build relationships with the parents and the children, keeps you updated with everything and she has a heart of Gold. The teachers are absolutely amazing and they take really good care of the children and take the time out to meet every need. The food severed to the children is Tasty and nutritious and the center is very unkept and clean. I am so grateful for the experience with the Wonder kidz academy here on Hanley rd. Unfortunately i had to move from FL and im very sad words cannot express how bad i feel that i had to take my son out but i was truly bless in making the choice to join the family, and i recommend this place to any Parent searching for a 2nd home for their children. Thank you Miss MI MI, from mlique and Breanna!!!”

“Very satisfied with my experience at Steam. My oldest started there when she was one went all the way through Vpk. She started kindergarten above level now she's in 2nd grade with a third grade reading level! My second child goes there now she started when she was two. You're always greeted with a smile when you walk in from Ms.Jemese and MsJessica. Sometimes my elderly mom has to pick up my daughter and Ms. Jemese will go and get her from the class so my mom doesn't have to walk that far. My daughter fell in love with Ms.Cece and Ms.Jackie they know she's not a morning person so they are always ready to get her and comforter her when I drop her off. Ms Jackie even did her hair for her birthday because she asked. This year she is in VPK with Ms. Sandra and Ms. Jackie they take great care of all the kids and challenge them with weekly homework. All the faculty from the custodian to the kitchen to the classroom are always professional. STEAM was the best decision!”