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.

Exceptional facility, faculty, and leadership. So happy that my baby gets to go here.read more

I kept my daughter at home for the first two years of her life with a nanny. We toured many…read moredaycares. However, the moment we walked into the doors of Storybook, it was an easy decision. It gave us warm and fuzzy feeling. They helped her transition into school and were so patient with her. My daughter has been showered with love and affection 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.

With 6 months under purr belt, my young responsibility has grown, matured and advanced…read moresignificantly under the care of this caring facility's teachers and staff!

Playtime Learning Academy is the best Preschool in Tampa. Son in Preschool has learned so much by…read moreattending this school. The school has a classroom schedule and their lessons are elite to their learning ability. Ms. Natasha, Ms. Shawn, Ms. Simone, and Ms. Natalie are great teachers and they are so caring. I love them!!! If you are looking for a School that has a curriculum and well accredited, Playtime Learning Academy is the best choice!!!!!!!

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!

After visiting many Tampa daycares, hands down, Kiddie Academy is the right choice. They offer…read moreeverything from Infant Daycare to AfterSchool programs. Very clean and structured school. My son and I have been going here for almost 2 years now and am honestly sad to leave this wonderful school. The setup is amazing, with individual class rooms to get the kids set up for Elementary And they keep you updated throughout the day with pictures and even send home notes to your email. The summer camp is also great, offering field trips and themed days to keep the kids busy and active. I would highly recommend this place.

We transferred our 5 year old son and 4 year old daughter from a "traditional" preschool in Old…read moreCarrollwood to Montessori during the 2015 - 2016 school year. We love the Montessori's individual approach to teaching and our children have thrived. Mrs. Linda and Mrs. Carol are excellent teachers and have made outstanding progress with both children. Crystal, the school's new director (or associate director??), has been extremely helpful and is incredibly knowledgeable about the Montessori philosophy and methodologies, among other things :-) I would not hesitate in recommending The Montessori House.

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....

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.

Greg and Michelle are dismissive when you tell them about your kids uncomfortable experiences with…read moreteachers and raise serious concerns about child abuse. Because of this, we cancelled prior to the school year starting, however they lock your card from being removed from their Bright-wheel app so they continue to charge. We had a phone conversation with Greg about the possibly child abuse and a zoom with Michelle, the Director and instead of hearing our concerns, they tried to upsell us into a full time class room. They use the "Montessori" name but they are not officially accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) . Please conduct your due diligence.

My daughter loves going to VPK at O2BKids. Ms. Jesica gives her attention to help her grow. I love…read morehow her class is small and each child is not overlooked.

Just want to give a shout out to Miss Jessica! She is the teacher that all the kids start off with…read morein the morning and has a variety of age group in her room! She handles it with grace and is always so patient when children have to be redirected! Thank you for all that you do in the morning! I would also like to give a shout out to Miss Danyell a shout out for getting Preston to become fully potty trained and helping him learn to eat things that he's not comfortable with! I had tried for months to get him potty trained, and she was a master in just two weeks!

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 write this review not to bash Lutz Montessori, but in the hope that their leadership and…read moreprocesses might evolve to prevent similar experiences for other families. What my family went through caused significant stress, anxiety, and sadness, and I would not wish that on anyone else. Overall, Lutz Montessori is a good school. The teachers appear experienced and genuinely care for the children. My son was enrolled in the VPK class for nearly a full year (with just two months left) and we had planned for him to continue into kindergarten there. Toward the latter part of the school year, we began receiving concerns from his teacher about behavioral challenges--such as difficulty sitting still during circle time, interrupting, or hesitating to transition indoors after playtime. The teacher offered several strategies, including using weighted blankets, sand timers, and even seeking occupational therapy. We followed through on all of these recommendations. I stayed in close contact with his teachers, frequently asking for updates and doing everything I could to reinforce positive behavior at home. I even raised concerns multiple times about whether the Montessori method was the right fit for my son, wondering if he might do better in a more traditional classroom. But I was reassured by staff that he was thriving within the Montessori environment . Like many four-year-olds, he had moments of energy and impulsivity. Still, his pediatrician, the occupational therapist, and a county counselor (whom the school referred us to) all offered consistent advice : "He is a young boy. He's too young to diagnose with ADHD, and many children outgrow this behavior." None of them felt alarmed, and importantly--his behavior never interfered with his academic development. Unfortunately, things changed drastically. Just eight weeks before the school year ended, my husband and I were called in for a meeting with the leadership team. During this meeting, we felt pressured to pursue ADHD testing for our son. Statements were made that strongly implied a diagnosis--despite the fact that no one on their leadership team was qualified to make one. The tone and approach of the conversation left me feeling so uncomfortable. Despite my concerns, we decided to allow him to finish the school year, not wanting to disrupt him socially or emotionally so close to the end. But during those weeks, we noticed changes in him: biting his nails, chewing on his sippy cup straw, and acting out in uncharacteristic ways. Then, I received a phone call from the school director. She informed me that she had recorded my son's behavior on her personal phone--without my knowledge or consent. The video was heartbreaking. I saw my son overwhelmed and unable to express his emotions. Rather than offering him a break or comfort, the director questioned him repeatedly and continued recording, placing the camera close to his face. I was shocked. I pulled him out of the school immediately. It's now been almost 3 months since that decision, and my son is in a new school where he is thriving. His new teachers speak highly of him, and I have not received a single behavioral complaint. I will likely always carry disappointment in the actions of the leadership team at Lutz Montessori. Writing this review was not easy. But these are children, and how they are treated during times of emotional vulnerability matters. My hope is that by sharing this necessary changes will be made so that no other child--or parent--has to go through what we did

My granddaughter., who I've been watching while my daughter, who is active duty Air Force, was…read moredeployed for 6 months loves this school. They were happy to work with us when she returned home.

Excelente personal y servicio!! La mejor profesora de VPK. Mi niña nunca quería estar ausente.read more

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