Great school and staff. Always a loving and encouraging environment. Both my kids love going to…read moreschool and I love that their love for learning is starting so young!

This is our first ever day-care/preschool so I don't have a lot to go on but here goes anyway…read more First it is pretty tough to get a spot but there seems to be openings occasionally. They have programs ranging from infant to pre-k and everything in between. It is a brand new building and they have some excellent teachers. They use the Flex style of teaching which most children and parents really like. This is a link to the program http://www.goddardschool.com/FlexLearningProgram.gspx Our son Gage has had a few really great teachers and I hear nothing but great things about the others that he hasn't had. Now the couple of things for the downside. The tuition is rather pricey and there is no hot lunch provided like in most other schools like this. Overall we have had a really good experience with the School.

Why 5 stars? Because we will definitely miss taking our son here…read more --- --- --- As of this writing, our son is about 2.5 years old and had been going to Kiddie Academy since he was about 5 months. The only reason I say all of this in the past tense is because we just moved out of state. If not for that, we definitely would have kept him here indefinitely. Back when my wife was pregnant and we were touring all of the daycares in the area, we truly could not believe how expensive they were. Literally, the cost of daycare was the same as a monthly payment for a luxury sports car. Heck, it was even on par with my first mortgage. How does anyone afford this?! But fortunately, while still cheap by no means, Kiddie Academy was definitely the most affordable option in the area. And as first time parents, we *immediately* learned that not only was tuition worth it, but we were probably under-paying. Being able to leave our son in the hands of these lovely people for up to 50 hours a week was invaluably helpful for two working parents. We knew he was in great hands and we knew he was having a lot more fun at school than he would have been at home with us. If you're in the Carrollwood/Northdale area, be sure to stop by for a tour here before you decide on visiting another school. We are excited for our new adventure but sad for our son to leave his first group of best friends. This is my last review of a Tampa Bay business. I wanted to save a place that was incredibly important to us for my last review, and there was no place more crucial to our family than Kiddie Academy over the last two years. Now, it's off to writing about a million businesses in the Houston area!

Kiddie Academy Carrollwood is AMAZING! We have been taking our daughter there for the last year and…read moreher and us have loved it! The teachers and administrator Linda are amazing!

We have had two kids here and absolutely love it! Management is incredible, every parent of a…read morestudent here will give this place 5 stars! We currently have our kids at Carrollwood Day School and was very happy with our experience here. Highly recommend!

This school is amazing. The ownership, procedures, maintenance, and overall running of the school…read moreare absolutely wonderful. As someone with an advanced degree in Education, I am hypercritical of schools and curriculum, I examine curriculum and teaching effectiveness all day in my career. The school is definitely Montessori enough, Montessori schools provide students with freedom within limits, and maybe that seems unruly to someone who has no idea what Montessori even is. The school is better priced that 7 of the schools I looked at in the area, only Primrose was more expensive. The school has a few entrances, all of which are locked by key and only a few members of the school have the keys. It is extremely safe. The owners of this school put me at ease. The school itself is immaculate and the outside areas are pristine. The communication is incredible, I can always follow up if I have a question or concern and get immediate feedback and help. My daughter goes in and comes out happy every single day. She has bloomed into a wonderful little human and at each checkup her doctor is amazed at how much she knows and does for under 3. I give full credit to the teachers and owner of the school for that. The teachers are a mix of backgrounds, some speak English, some speak Spanish, some might even speak more languages- I don't really know. I absolutely love the diversity and inclusion of the school and I couldn't be happier. My daughter did go to a different school and it had many of the same aspects but my daughter wasn't happy. The owners and teachers of this school are incredible and it shows in the kids that go there.

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!

We have been getting photos everyday now and they help with potty training! My son learns new…read morethings and words all the time! We really like the quality of care he gets here.

We've been here for about a month and everything has been very positive. Our child has enjoyed the…read moreclassroom and teachers

Personal service, very good ratio of students to teachers, meals and snacks, very creative staff…read more Teachers are well certified and keep up on training. Great place for kids. They even have after school care. Summer programs that have weekly themes. Plus special events for parents and children through out the year

Had to come back and review again. I just read the review from Sept 22, 2021, and want to let…read morepeople know that so many things have changed since then. There are key coded gates at both entrances. Each parent gets their own specific code so the Director can access who is coming into the Center and what times. The teacher student ratio is excellent, and all of the teachers are certified and do continued training. During Covid and after the issues with children not feeling well or exhibiting signs colds/flu/virus were very strict as they should be. I had no problem at that time, yes it could be stressful to find other forms of care but the health of the staff and children came first. The coming summer program is full of great adventures, and my kids are looking forward to it. They have weekly themes also during the school year. I really like this place, it is faith based which is something I really appreciate. You can call and set up a walk thru to see what great things are going on.

My son recently started preschool here and he loves it! The teachers are always friendly and…read moreenthusiastic. They have fun activities and I've already noticed he is doing more learning than at his previous daycare. I definitely feel comfortable and confident here.

Just switched my daughter here and was amazed at the attention and care she received. Everyone at…read morethe school knows exactly what's going on and truly care about the children

I couldn't be happier with my daughter's experience at Country Day Montessori School in…read moreCarrollwood! From the very first day, it was obvious that this is a school that truly cares about every child who walks through the door. The entire team is exceptionally organized, knowledgeable, and kind. Every teacher and staff member I've interacted with is professional, warm, and clearly passionate about what they do. They communicate clearly, follow through on everything, and create a calm, structured environment that still feels welcoming and joyful. What stands out most is how much personal attention they give to each child. They really get to know your child's personality, strengths, and interests, and they tailor the learning experience to help them thrive. My daughter's confidence, social skills, and academic abilities have blossomed because the teachers gently challenge her while celebrating every small success. They have helped her develop at her own pace in the best possible way. The family-style setting makes all the difference. It feels like an extension of home -- nurturing, supportive, and full of genuine care. My daughter looked forward to school every single morning. She would wake up excited, talking about her friends and what she would do that day. That happiness says everything. I am so grateful to the whole Country Day Montessori team for making my daughter's early learning years so positive and enriching. If you're looking for a school that truly puts children first, this is it. Highly, highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Very teacher dependent. School has limited financial resources, horrible website, no technology for…read morethe kids, no online access to information. Owners are older and not tech savvy at all.Had some good teachers, but high turnover rate, they hired first year teachers when we were there with virtually no experience and the kids suffered.There are much better options for the price. Here's my response: Unfortunately the schools response shows a large part of why we left. They are wrong and ruthless so they need to lie to support their comments. I paid them over $15,000 before we had any financial problems, and my children were there for 3 year not 2. I have the records so saying we paid them nothing until they sued us is a bold faced lie. There was a recession, we did have financial issues as many Americans did during that period and they were ruthless, they let our children return for a third year knowing this knowing we had some problems and then sued us when they found out we were leaving. Here's why we left. We paid over $9,000 for first grade thinking we had a teacher that had been with the school for years. On the first day of school we found out that she had left, that's a fact. Her replacement, we found out a few months later, was the daughter of another teacher at the school who had been there for years. We paid more (much more after they sued us) for a first year teacher, one year out of college who was pregnant from the day she was hired, I assume they knew it, assuring she would not even finish the first year, which she didn't, and she's did not come back the next year. It was the worst year we've had with our kids and we paid through the teeth for their hiring practices. My comments to prospective customers is, the school is only as good as the teacher. They had some good teachers when our kids were younger, no idea if they are still there. But paying $9K a year for my child to be taught by a first year, pregnant teacher, when no one at the school told me her mom was in the other room and was the main reason she was hired was just plain wrong any way you cut it. We paid dearly for that hiring mistake, hopefully no one else will. Oh and a static web site with no ability to log in, view your kids grades, communicate with teachers or review your child's work is not very useful. But hey, they think Al Gore invented the internet....