We've had a wonderful experience at La Piazza Academy (LPA). We have two kids, both in PK, at LPA and will be happily sending our third there next year. As a Reggio-Emilia school, LPA emphasizes developing children's natural curiosity about the world around them. Our kids have learned fairly complex subjects, including pollination, mechanical engineering, and the composition of the human body, through a range of hands-on projects, field trips, and presentations by real-life doctors and botanists. These experiences have made them even more eager to seek answers to their questions, engage in experimentation and participate in productive and respectful debate. The faculty at LPA genuinely cares about the kids. From providing detailed accounts of their days at pickup to helping parents navigate different developmental stages, our family and our kids have felt supported and more confident. read more

Our daughter complains when the week is over because she seems to love going to school at La Piazza Academy because their approach to education makes children love their school. read more

This school is the real deal and worth every penny. If you are new to the area or have already lived here and considering LPA for your kid(s) then rest assured you're making the right choice if you enroll here. Everything about the school is first class and we've had nothing but positive experiences so far. You even get an app that keeps you updated on what's going on with your child throughout the day and they even post photo updates so it's cool to see what your child is doing while you're at work. The best! read more

La Piazza Academy - Preschools Near Me - Miami, Florida

One of the best schools in all of miami. Both my daughters have been coming to this school for years and we absolutely love it. Love the staff and the kids love coming here. read more

My son started PK1 at La Piazza when he was 16 months old. The past 3 years have been incredible watching him flourish into his own and develop an early love for learning. His teachers and staff have always been so incredibly loving, supportive and nurturing. For a child so young, I truly believe LPA was the best decision we made to introduce him to structure and the daily routine of going to school. The culture at LPA is so warm and safe as if he had a second home. He truly loves being part of something so special. He loves his school, friends and teachers. I would whole heartedly recommend La Piazza as a wonderful first school experience. read more

La Piazza has been like a second home to our kids who have attended for 2 years (ages 4 and 2). The teachers are incredible and each have their own special and unique way of engaging the kids. My 2 year old comes home daily speaking words in Spanish and Mandarin (neither language is spoken at home) and my 4 year old has made huge strides in writing, fine motor skills, letter/word recognition. There is a good balance of academics, music, art and mandarin and they get outdoor recess daily. There is a solid emphasis on fostering the socio-emotional side each student as well. The events are incredible, ranging from the Halloween Carnival to the Chinese New Year Celebration. I highly recommend La Piazza! read more

A gem of a school. We have a long family history with progressive education and are grateful to La Piazza Academy for bringing this approach to Miami. Child-led learning is crucial in the elementary years, to foster a love of learning and cultivate kids' natural curiosity. La Piazza Academy is a welcoming place where the teachers and staff see each child as a unique and worthy contributor to the community. read more

I could not be happier with this school. Both my son and daughter attend. I started them at 2 years old, had a brief stint at catholic school and then returned. My kids are happy and thriving at this school. They are actually EXCITED and EAGER to learn. Everyone from the administration to the teachers is caring, loving and attentive. The classes are small so your child gets one on one attention that is just impossible in most schools. I can't say enough great things about this school. read more

Love Love Love this school. I started my daughter here at 2.5 years old and she is 4 years old now. Teachers are awesome and so helpful. My daughters teacher even helped with the potty tarining with more pataience than I had. Just an amzing loving environment and the owner and prinicipal are so involved. Will be sad to leave as they don't offer Kinder. read more

My child has now been attending La Piazza for 3 years and we couldn't be happier with the school! The first thing you notice about the school is the ambiance. The school is calm and exudes happiness and joy. Everything about the school is bright and clean and new. Apart from the facilities, the staff is warm, welcoming and caring. Everybody always seems to have a smile on their face and they truly LOVE the children.This is apparent in the way they interact with the children. They really care about each individual child on a personal level. La Piazza's curriculum and philosophy are superb. I cannot tell you how amazing it is for your four year old to come home eager to show you the art project they completed, or excited to teach you new words in Mandarin. Their language program is really something to be proud of, not only is my son learning a third language (Mandarin) but he practices his Spanish and English at the school as well. It is a real testament to the school's program and teachers that they are able to instill a love of learning in a child this young!! I love how La Piazza makes you feel welcomed and part of their family. I love volunteering for the school, both for their special events and for community service. It really brings me and my son closer together and teaches us both new things about ourselves and the community. La Piazza makes it so easy to be involved in your child's education, regardless of your work schedule, by planning events and service projects all year. I really wanted to be present and involved in my child's education and I am so grateful La Piazza allows me to do so! Before making this choice, I visited so many other schools in the area but they were not what I was looking for. Their curriculum, staff and programs are okay, but none blew me away like La Piazza did. There are 2 well known schools that may be closer to my home, but I will drive the extra few miles to La Piazza just for the quality of their school. I want to ensure my child receives the best early childhood experience possible, which is the reason I chose La Piazza. I am so, so glad that I made this decision. We Love La Piazza! read more

Me and my daughter love this school more than anything. , this is my personal indication to all mothers. read more

La Piazza was a fantastic home for our daughter. We had a challenging situation and had to evaluate several schools in the area due to the previous closure of my 2 year old daughter's daycare. The group at La Piazza exceeded our expectations and made the past year a wonderful growth period for my daughter. They are caring, devoted, kind, and provide wonderful insights and updates regularly. Ms. Luko in particular is fantastic! read more

The vision of the modern preschool fulfilled, this is still a relatively new school equipped with up-to-date class resources. They maintain parents informed with the day-to-day activities that their kids engage in: it truly makes you feel like you are part of your child's education. As a result, I am able to see what my sons have been up to during the week in order to ask them more meaningful questions then the typical "how was school today?" School-parent communication emphasizes the development of creative leaders out of their students. The staff always comes up with new and creative ways to teach their students while allowing freedom for creativity to flourish. The building itself has a modern, well-equipped feeling to it and, overall, it is an organized institution. read more

This school is not what its cracked up to be. Don't put your children in this over price daycare. I had my daughter here and had to remove her. She hated it and learned nothing. They force things on the parents and children that are completely unnecessary.The second you ask a question that is not up to par with them they will no longer return calls or even answer emails. The lack of communication in this school is absolutely terrible. Which for me makes it an unpleasant and unsafe place to put my child. read more

This school is not what its cracked up to be. Don't put your children in this over price daycare. I had my daughter here and had to remove her. She hated it and learned nothing. They force things on the parents and children that are completely unnecessary.The second you ask a question that is not up to par with them they will no longer return calls or even answer emails. The lack of communication in this school is absolutely terrible. Which for me makes it an unpleasant and unsafe place to put my child. read more

My son loves La Piazza. He runs to the door every day excited to go to school. The teachers are fantastic and truly care about my child's well-being and education. I also can't say enough good things about Monica, the head of school. She is always present, available, and communicative. You can tell that everyone at the school loves working there. It's a great environment and I am so happy my son goes there. read more

I went to visit the school and although it is very clean and tidy, the administrative team was anything but helpful. They rushed my tour and were not direct when answering questions Pros: nice playground (although not a lot of shade) The classrooms are very nicely decorated Good student/teacher ratio Cons: Pay for parking More expensive than schools in the area (so many surcharges to an already expensive tuition) Overall while speaking with the owner, the school seemed very money oriented and not what I was looking read more

I heard about this place so went for a quick tour. It's nice and clean but small, the outdoor play area is partially shaded but tiny and lack of play structures/toys. The Artelier is great. The kids seemed content enough. There's no parking except for metered spaces on the street. It's only a 10-months program, and the tuition is about 40% more than the other top daycare schools in the area. They are very secretive about their holiday calendar, wouldn't give me a copy of it; from what I gathered, they are closed on every single holiday, one week for spring break (since when do 2-3year-olds need spring break?) two weeks at the end of the year, plus one day a month for "professional development" and maybe more. $80 to get on the waiting list, but they won't tell me how many openings they have now and how many families are on the waiting list before us... Compared to many other facilities I visited, I didn't find La Piazza open or helpful, or interested in providing a high quality child care program that is convenient for parents who work full time. read more

La piazza has a beautiful appearance with little to offer on an educational standpoint. I was so excited to have started there as their doors opened, such a beautiful school however as time went on educational issues along with poor teacher skills became apparent. For the amount of money that is paid in tuition this should be a well synchronized machine ready to offer your children a wide array of experiences and establish educational goals that are met through the Reggio Emilio philosophy however that is not quite where this school is at. For the future it may be a good idea but for right now it is still an up hill battle. There has been a staff and administrative overhaul which hopefully will make them the school I had so wanted them to be. However with owners, although as nice as can be, who have little insight into the true definition of Reggio Emilio and its implementation it may take a while to see true meaningful change. I hope this helps one family not loose one year of valuable time in an over priced day care center. read more

I searched everywhere in the Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and South Miami area for a Pre School (NOT DAYCARE) where I believed my son would thrive and grow. After unsuccessfully touring what seemed like the last facility, I found La Piazza and was instantly pleased. They are the perfect fit for my energetic and creative son. The low student to teacher ratio is a huge plus, and all classrooms have a qualitifed teacher and co-teacher, who undergo continuing education and training. The classrooms provided enough outlets for my son and the school has an amazing outdoor playground and space where play and learning take place. I would also say that the facility is safe and secured. I would urge parents to tour the school and meet the staff. There is a warm familial feeling when visiting La Piazza which I did not receive anywhere else. I do wish there was a half day program for the older children as well, but I am otherwise very happy with La Piazza, as is my son. read more

My older daughter went to La Piazza and is now in Kindergarten at another school. I am very happy on how she transitioned to her new school. The reviews we get from her new teacher compliment my daughter's readiness both academically and emotionally, which we attribute greatly to role of her LPA teachers and the school overall. I appreciate very much that they take each child very seriously; my daughter has multiple food and environmental allergies and they were very careful and proactive to help care for her. The program and teaching style is the biggest highlight of LPA. The program includes a daily Mandarin lesson, art and music classes. Also, LPA makes staff professional development a priority and I believe that translates on how well the teachers do their jobs.The environment overall is very loving and supportive. My daughter also participated in most of the after school activities, which are very diverse. They have a great art program, Mandarin and several sports. Parent involvement can be as much or as little as each parent is willing to do. There is an annual holiday show, art show, charity events, among others. Parent-teacher communication is very open. Something that I miss a lot now that my daughter is at a 'big girl' school are the weekly bulletins that parents receive every Monday as a review of the past week, which are a great tool to inform parents of what's going on in the classroom. I always looked forward to receiving those. Overall we are highly pleased on the impact the school, the teachers and staff had in our daughter's life and can't wait for when it's time for our baby son to go there. read more