If you are looking for a warm, caring educational place your your little one, this is the place! We…read morelove the Montessori approach and small yet intertwined classroom setting. We do use the wrap around care as well because we both work full time. Our little one's days are long, so finding the right place was very important for us. The staff are wonderful and genuinely care for our child. The outdoor play area is very safe. This is THEE CLEANEST preschool I have seen and I have looked at MANY in this area. The owner has been doing this for many years and it shows. She knows how to educate the children throughout all parts of the day. Everything is a teachable moment and we couldn't ask for anything more!

From the owner: Dunedin Montessori is committed to quality education through a varied curriculum that attends to…read moreeach child's natural curiosity and innate desire to learn. We adapt a syllabus that is self-directed & disciplined. The staff is able to give each child the opportunity to satisfy their developmental needs & a chance to realize their ultimate potential in a nurturing, environment. Our program accomplishes this with a committed staff dedicated to giving children freedom to grow in a specially prepared setting. (License #C100965)

It's been about a year since we enrolled our son at Harbor View and we're just as thrilled now as…read morewe were when we started. He was one when he first joined and was in Ms. Kateri's class. She was absolutely wonderful and made our transition so smooth. Her warmth, patience and attentiveness made a lasting impression on both our son and us. Now, he's two and in Mrs. Shee Shee's class,and we're still loving everything about Harbor View. The care and connection she has with the kids is so special and our son continues to thrive under her guidance. He looks forward to going to daycare every day, which truly says it all. We're also so happy that after attending the grand opening and sharing our excitement, two of our friends enrolled their own kids here too. Now they all attend together!

Harbor View restored my husband and I's faith in childcare centers after we experienced a nightmare…read moreexperience elsewhere. They are so attentive, genuinely care about our son's development, and he leaves raving about his day when we pick him up. There is something to say about peace of mind in this world when it comes to our kids, and HarborView is a reflection of that. If you're thinking of a daycare, I couldn't recommend Harbor View enough!

My son goes to before/after school care. They drive him too and from school. Prices are reasonable,…read morethey are very nice, it's a clean facility, and my son seems to enjoy going there.

My daughter has been attending Nonnies since she was 6 months old. She's now off to kindergarten…read more(tear). I absolutely love Nonnie & Mr. Dave. They have become apart of our extended family. I am so happy we chose to send our daughter to this preschool, she's learned a lot over the years. Breakfast, lunches & snacks are provided daily. A curriculum is set and followed. We will truly miss everyone.

We considered many options for our son's education, and we knew that this was the most critical…read moredecision when it comes to his early, formative years. As soon as we made contact with the Waldorf School of Tampa Bay, we knew that we had found something unique. My son and I were introduced to the school through the Merrily We Meet parent/child classes, taught by one of the most delightful educators you'll ever meet - Ms. Connie. She provides a beautiful introduction to Waldorf education through modeling, singing, simple handwork, puppetry, article/book discussions, and so much more! If you are interested in learning more about Waldorf education, this is such a lovely way to start. I will forever treasure the early days when I was able to attend class with my son! I shared everything I learned with my husband, who did some more research and went to tour the school with me. We saw the campus (it's magical), talked to the administration and faculty, asked tons of questions about curriculum and safety and social emotional well-being, and left the tour feeling so relieved that we had found a school where we felt our son could have the space and guidance to thrive; not just academically, but also physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Fast forward to the end of our son's first year in the early childhood program and we cannot be happier. He is excited to go to school every morning. He has lots of free play inside and outside, circle time, a healthy and hearty organic snack prepared by his teachers, and plenty of opportunities to socialize in different settings - from outside in the sandbox, to inside playing with toys, to around the table sharing a meal. He loves his teachers, and we do too! They have been very helpful in sharing ways that we can support our son's first year in school. We treasure the fact that they honor our son's current stage of childhood and respect him as a unique individual. In addition to our son's day to day happiness with his teachers and classmates, we have learned what it means to participate in a school that nurtures not only it's children, but entire families! We have had many opportunities to become involved in our school community through the parent council and through monthly parent education sessions presented by various teachers. Topics are always inspiring and range from nourishing a child's imagination, to how art feeds science, to creating loving boundaries, and many more. We have felt so welcomed and respected by the entire community throughout our first year as a Waldorf family. And we've learned a lot, too! In summary, my child is safe, well cared for, and respected at his school. His teachers know what is developmentally appropriate for his age and for him as a person, and they guide him accordingly. The teachers, administrators, and parents all support each other and the result is this peaceful, thriving, magical little community beneath the oak trees in Palm Harbor, FL. A place where learners are exposed to rigorous academics alongside the arts, plenty of time to explore and play and move their bodies, instruction in multiple languages, hands-on experiences, and countless opportunities to think critically. And I'm so glad that we get to be a part of it!

Was a skeptic on Waldorf education before coming here. But now my kids actually have a love for…read morelearning, and can compose themselves in public without needing an iPad stuck to their faces. You reap what you sow and I'm very happy with the direction my kids are going.

Hello anxious parent! (I mean who else is going to read this review?)…read more You're probably checking Yelp because you're getting ready to decide where to send your little one for daycare/preschool/VPK. It's stressful, isn't it!? My son was in an in home daycare I loved from 12 weeks old but as he approached 4, I knew I was going to be faced with a very difficult decision. Where do I send him next? He has a September birthday so I wanted him to go to someplace I could count on for VPK eventually. But I also needed to feel confident in their leadership, the curriculum, and the facility itself. We toured many places and met with several directors but nothing felt "right" other than Ohana. Here are our reasons! 1. Location. For us, this is close to our house so my son doesn't spend an hour in the car each day. 2. Cost. Their tuition is very reasonable for the area! 3. Staff. Kara, the director, is super chill, has a masters degree, and just leaves you with the feeling that your kid will be in good hands. She was great during the tours and answered all of our questions. My son's teacher is also great. Ms. Amber is communicative, positive, loving, and helpful. 4. Curriculum. They provided me the info on their curriculum so I could do my own research. This was helpful as we chose between preschool because I knew what to expect educationally. 5. Facility. The preschool is CLEAN and cute! (I mean who doesn't love turtles!?) 6. Reasonable expectations. They are realistic about what to expect from kids behaviorally and developmentally. They don't call you for every little thing. They don't send your kid home because he sneezed twice. They get the woes of a working parent. 7. The extras. They have a provider come in to teach soccer (at an extra cost), they do school pictures, they do class birthday parties, they encourage parental involvement (reasonably), they have special theme days. They keep it fun! 8. 2 months in my son is SO HAPPY. He asks to go everyday. Even on days they're closed he wants to go to school. He loves his teacher. He's made friends. He's learning quickly. We definitely made the right choice! If you want more info or to ask more questions feel free to message me! Love, A no-longer-anxious-parent

You TRULY feel like family at Ohana ! Both my 3YO and 1YO are at Ohana and it is truly the best!…read moreAnd trust me, we have tried A LOT of daycares throughout these short 3 years-and we won't go anywhere else! The teachers and staff truly care about your children, as if they were their own! I cannot say enough good things about this place. A true gem in the heart of Palm Harbor when it comes to your child's everyday care.

I can't say enough good things about Bright Beginnings. My wife and I kept our son home until he…read morewas two, so when we were ready to put him in daycare it was extremely hard to let go. We tried two different daycares before choosing BB based on recommendations from others. We gave the first two daycares 2 weeks each. But when our son was still crying every morning we dropped him off, we moved on. Not to mention the lack of security, compassion from the teachers, and bad aura in general from the facilities. Within two days of going to Bright Beginnings, our son no longer cried when we dropped him off. Within a week, we were lucky to get a goodbye hug from him. He couldn't wait to play with his new friends and teachers!!! And the teachers have all been wonderful. Very personal, compassionate, and genuine. The facility is very clean and secure. There is ALWAYS someone at the front desk monitoring people coming in and out. The rooms are HUGE compared to other daycares and full of toys. Our son is always coming home with arts and crafts he created that week. They have a great playground in the back that is better than most city parks. Jenna, the owner, is very involved with the daycare, is great with the children, and has always taken care of any issues and concerns we've had. Our family is moving in two weeks and I wish we could take BB with us!!! It honestly feels like we are leaving family behind. Thanks to everyone at BB for taking care of our son and giving us piece of mind that he is in good hands.

The only positive here is the teachers--they are dedicated and hardworking despite the environment…read morethey're stuck in. Unfortunately, the ownership and direction of this place are deeply disappointing, and it's impossible to support leadership that shows such a lack of responsibility and professionalism.

I usually don't write reviews. However, when I saw the previous one. I realized I needed to write…read moreone. This is hands down the best daycare in Dunedin in my opinion and I toured them all. Better than Main Street Learning Academy, better than KinderCare, and they actually now own Bright Beginnings Day Care off of Belcher. Bright Beginning would have been my 2nd pick. The facility itself is very nice at Bright Beginnings because it is newer. However, the staff at Kiddin' Around appealed to my family and I more. The staff is amazing. My child has gone here since infancy and is now in the preschool program. The teachers are kind, competent, and caring. The staff is composed of individuals from different nationalities, genders, and backgrounds and they all are wholesome and truly KIND people. Ms. Kayla, Mr. Doug, Ms. Becky, Ms. Taryn, Ms. Noelle, and Mr. C have all been great among others. A few of the teachers retired recently, perhaps due to age and the pandemic, I'm not sure. However, the turnover rate is very low. That itself should speak volumes to anyone looking for a provider. Working with preschool children can be challenging at times and requires a lot of constant redirection that sometimes burns teachers out. Not at this school, because the teachers themselves have amazing support in the office staff should they need assistance. This is shown by the happiness in the faces of the infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children. My child has NEVER once cried or resisted going into this school, EVER, always happy to go learn and play. It is a nurturing atmosphere for the children and staff and many of the teachers are pursing higher education in a related field. No matter what time I arrive, the teacher are always engaged with the children. (pre covid because now parents are not going inside of the facility to reduce chances of transmissions). At some of these local centers the staff just sit around gossiping while the kids run wild. And it is okay to talk amongst staff when appropriate as long as the kids are well cared for and this facility does a good job of balancing it. Also, the kids do great art work and the daily reports are better and way more detailed then the surrounding facilities that may seem nicer visually, this is an older facility then some in the area but the owner take great care and it is very nice and clean on the inside. The previous owner Mary recently retired but she was AMAZING, she was there every day from sun-up to sun-down. A lot of the teachers and front off staff have been there nearly a decade or more. Prior to Covid they had great cleaning procedures and they have now exceeded that with their current Covid procedures. I would most definitely recommend this center 1,00 time over and more. Lets just do our part to continue keeping the children safe. If you or your kids are covid positive or symptomatic I say please delay your enrollment. However, I think you would be pleased with this center. Bright Beginnings would be my 2nd pick in the area if they didn't have a seat for your child, and 3rd would be Curlew Learning Center. Hope this review was helpful! We know how stressful it can be finding a daycare center you can trust with your little one

Worst daycare around! Do not trust. The management neglects the children and plays favorites…read moretowards certain families. I reported them to the state and they got in trouble. They just informed me that my 2 year old son is no longer welcome at their daycare because they got in trouble. It is absolutely sick how this daycare is run. Also they were firing staff because staff tried to inform parents about the Covid 19 out break at their school. Kayla is the worst!

My daughter is so happy here! She never fusses or has a tantrum when I drop her off like she would…read moreat the last daycare. She is also autistic and usually keeps to herself but she seems to actually engage with the kids in her class! The staff is wonderful with her and understanding of her ASD. The Communication is great, I get updates throughout the day on the app and email! This place has made a difference in her in such a short time! So glad we came here!

My son has been going there since he was like 7 months and never had any issues. He is two now and…read morehe loves going to school I could actually leave him and be at peace with myself they are all great. We love Ms. Trisha and Ms. Kelly they really go out the way for my son and I really appreciated it. Very goo center.

My daughter loves this school so much she has been here since 2022..she graduated from the VPK…read moreclass in May and thanks to the wonderful teachers and Ms Nancy, my daughter is ready for kindergarten..I highly recommend this academy for the wonderful staff and for its great learning environment!we will miss all the teachers especially Ma Cheryl and Ms Nancy!

my grandson loves his teacher, Miss Sheryl, and had such a good time at the Saint Paddy's day…read moreparty. They put on last Friday, especially fun, was the leprechaun that came into the classroom and made a "mess while they were out on the playground. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone. anne m.

We LOVE CLC!!! The staff is incredible, the facility is CLEAN, their communication is on point and…read morethey have handled this COVID situation exceptionally! We recommend joining the CLC family!

From the owner: * Pre-school for ages 1-5 with Day Care * Free Voluntary…read morePre-K classes available * Before & After School care for ages K-5th grade with transportation from local elementary schools * Field trips * Summer camp for ages 2-12 License #C8806537