This is our second year at Goddard. I love Diane and Quinn and we have had amazing, caring and…read moreloving teachers. The things our toddler learns - nothing short of amazing. I'm thankful for such a wonderful preschool so close to our home.

I'm a first time mom and very picky about who is with my child while I'm at work during the day. I…read moreused to teach two year olds in preschool and I know how hard it is for an establishment to keep the numbers at the state standards. We have had THE BEST experience with the Goddard School. I enrolled my son in the infant classroom when he was around 9 months old. The growth and learning my child saw within the first month was unbelievable! He was doing baby sign language to tell us he wanted "more" milk, or food before he could even crawl. It was amazing. The dedication each of the teachers has for each child is unlike any other I have ever seen. We stayed with them until he was 1 when we ran into some financial issues. This school is pretty pricey, but it's worth every cent. They worked with me to try and keep us there, and I wish we could have stayed. Unfortunately, I had to take him out for almost a year. It was very sad. Then life went back up again and we were able to take him back to school part time. They remembered his name, my name, my husbands name, and even the cars we drove. Diane and Josh are so super nice, and just overall good people. Ms. Jasmine is too (My son LOVES her). Going back was a relief. I never worried about him being okay, and they always kept the lines of communication open to us. Ms. Liza and Ms. Quinn were amazing and got my son back up to speed in no time. My son is two now and potty training in Ms. Debbie and Ms. Jessica's classroom. They have been nothing but supportive and have always been there to answer any questions I may have in terms of what's normal behavior, how he is advancing, and just to giggle about the silly things he does. He even speaks spanish now too! Every day I receive a report that breaks down the different things they have done that day and what part of development it's for. They also break down how much lunch he ate, how long he napped, and his potty habits. There is even a little section where they write a sweet little moment my child had during the day: "Today (child) had so much fun kicking the soccer ball to his friends! He kept on yelling go team go!" Honestly, it's the best school in the area. I wouldn't dream of taking my child anywhere else. He's excited to go to school. He's excited to learn. He doesn't cry when we get there, he was immediately comfortable when taking him back after the break. I am so thankful for The Goddard School and what they have done for me and my family. All of the teachers there are amazing and so good with each age group. We are lucky to have a school like this!

The owners and the director of this place are horrible. They only care about the bottom line. If…read moreyou are looking for a place where it feels like family, this isn't it. The best way to put it, the director is Trunchbull from the movie maltida. For the amount of money that you pay here, the customer service should be excellent. The turn around of teachers is extremely high. The director is to blame. She treats them horrible. She are all scared to clock in and out a min late or they get reprimidad. This is a center where young children go and the director doesn't have a single inch of warmth to her. Avoid yourself the headach, the awkwardness or not being greeted, and the constant inconsistencies of teacher due to her poor leadership.

New director is horrible. Staff is revolving door because the place is poorly managed after Joanna…read moreleft. The cost is astronomical for the services they provide. They do not focus on actual education, mostly coloring. They also have a lovely new policy where you can't take your kid to a doctors appointment and bring them back after 11am. Stay away. I'm reporting them to the state

Their curriculum is very good. Hands on Montessori and Abeka combined. They do individualized…read morelearning vs a big class. My two children attend here, and we absolutely love it. We were a little hesitant about separating them at first, but for now they're in the same class and both adore their teachers. They come home singing Christian songs and are currently learning Bible poems. The facility is clean and well cared for, and they've recently purchased the building, so they're in the process of updating and upgrading everything,which is amazing to see. It's also part of a biblical, gospel-centered church, which gives us confidence that our children are being taught the true Word.

From the owner: A Christ-Centered Preschool & Daycare for Children Ages 1–5 in Bradenton, FL…read more Generation Preschool Academy is a loving, faith-based daycare and preschool dedicated to discipling the next generation through early biblical foundations. We provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment where children grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Our teachers are caring Christian educators who guide little ones through Bible stories, worship, prayer, and creative learning. We believe every child is uniquely created by God and deserves a joyful start in life. Our curriculum blends Christian values with early education standards to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. With small class sizes, engaging activities, and daily opportunities to explore and learn, your child will thrive in both faith and knowledge. Join a community where faith, family, and education come together. 📞 Call us at (941) 260-3228 or visit our website to schedule a tour or enroll today. Someone from our friendly staff will respond promptly.

Do your research on the teachers before you send them here. If your fine with "woke" teachers than…read morethis is the place for you! My son was a left handed kid and somehow now a right handed boy. My boy never noticed or commented on skin color until after attending this school. Also when my boy came home with bruises, why would you all not find it a priority to get me a copy of the daily video surveillance unless you all caused the bruise. If you weren't responsible for it, wouldn't you want to get that video out ASAP?? They will come off supper happy and excited to teach your kiddos, once they have your $$ that will all change. Everything above is my personal experience, so do your own research. The photo below is my sons bruise, and one of the "teachers"

Really great school with qualified teachers. I really appreciated all there attention to detail. I…read morewould recommend to the mom looking for something unique

We relocated to Bradenton area at the start of the new year and my son's after care program at his…read moreelementary school was full and on a waitlist, with little possibility of getting a spot. I toured several schools in the area looking for a safe and nurturing environment for my son. I settled for a different school only because of price difference and availability. I pulled my son out before 90 because of the lack of communication. We were able to start at Primrose that following Monday and have not had any complaints since! My son is thriving and loves going to the aftercare program and attending on school out days. He loves his teacher Ms Martyn and all the fun activities she has planned! We couldn't ask for a better experience!

From the owner: Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch North is an accredited daycare located in the Bradenton area that…read moreoffers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten and after school programs. For over 40 years Primrose preschools has been a trusted household name and a nationally recognized daycare provider committed to forging a path that leads to a brighter future for all children.

Risen Savior is the most beautiful and welcoming Preschool I've ever seen! My kids love attend this…read moreamazing school. The staff truly work together as a team!

My grandson has been attending RSA preschool for the last two years. It has made the world of…read moredifference in his ability to read, and socialize with other children. They are opening a new kindergarten in the fall, they have a wonderful staff and offering.

Thank you to Smarty Pants Preschool for taking care of both of my babies! One from 13 weeks to VPK,…read moreand most recently my daughter at 4 months. There's not many people I trust and I'm so thankful for Jillian Hernandez, her family, Lauren Nicole, Makaela Redmond, and all of the SP teachers! Thank you from Chloe, our littlest smarty pants! In regards to the negative review, it is common place for many daycares to follow even school calendars. The practice of having the school close so that the staff can celebrate holidays with their own family is well known in advance and practical for keeping happy teachers for decades. Smarty Pants stayed open for me and my family during COVID lockdown so that we could work. Tuition is paid for closed holidays so that staff can be paid. I completely disagree with the one star review listed here. You pay for the quality of care you receive.

Steer clear! We enrolled our two-year-old here 10 months ago, and we have had numerous issues with…read moreJillian (one of the owners). Anytime we have brought up a question or a concern, her immediate response was to threaten to "release us" from our contract; basically, if you don't like the way she does something, she has no interest in discussing it and would be happy to leave your child without daycare (obviously, any place good has a waiting list). Which is exactly what happened to our family a couple of weeks ago. The facility electively closed the entire week of Thanksgiving and still charged tuition, and I questioned the fairness of that closure and payment: see the attached photos. Smarty Pants cashed our post-dated check a week early, "released us from our contract" the next day, and will not return our NUMEROUS attempts to reach them about why they won't return $275 they took from us. There is rapid turnover with the teachers, as well. Jillian acts like they run a non-profit and is constantly asking for "donations" (we spent $150 on our child's back-to-school supplies). Everything about this place is a money-grab, and there is no true relationship with families.