We absolutely love this school! We are starting our third year and I would never think to send my…read morekids anywhere else. The teachers are truly amazing, and with it being a small school the children get a lot of attention and one on one focus. My oldest who is now in Kindergarten is confident and equipped with the knowledge needed to move on to the next steps in learning. Also when my middle was first starting the teacher made a special visit to our house over break to introduce herself to my daughter and make her more comfortable with her transition to school. I really can't say enough nice things about this school! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This is the most incredible preschool we have had the pleasure of being part of. Having just moved…read moreto Florida from Toronto Canada we were new to the area and the school system in the States and boy where we wowed! This school has surpassed our expectations. First and foremost the teachers, they are like family to the children and parents of the children. They are caring, reliable and well educated. Our daughter is excelling after having graduated from Trinity Preschool! - - Highly, highly reccomended!

Wonderful educational experience with outstanding staff who care for each student as if they were…read moretheir own. Creative, experiential learning focus designed for students to thrive as individuals in a welcoming and supportive environment.

At first glance I loved the school. I loved the big classrooms and combined grades and the fact…read morethat they offered education through high school. But after having my children in the school for a year I was greatly disappointed. The teachers are very sweet especially in lower elementary but I feel like my children learned almost nothing. They complained that the classroom was noisy and it was hard to concentrate. There was zero emphasis on classical literature, somehow, reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" qualifies as sufficient for their classroom literature. The kids sat on the floor all day and my children complained that their backs were hurting. Many of the classic Montessori manipulatives were rarely used. There was no music class. Rarely did they do art. My children, even the upper elementary child, never brought home home-work. The Christmas program was honestly the most atrocious thing I have ever seen. The children stood outside in mosquito infested grounds for an hour in shepherds costumes and literally did nothing but stand there as props while the principal and pastor relived their fantasies of being stars and sang all the songs. There was open fire in the torches and straw everywhere. I was on the edge of my seat as children filed closely past the open flame. I just knew any moment the whole stage was going up in flames including baby Jesus, who was a real newborn. I honestly almost stood up and said something in the middle of the show it was so nerve racking. This school needs to put the children's safety before their own desire of having their own personal American Idol for themselves. In that moment, I realized, if this huge issue is an oversight, then what about all the smaller things. I feel like this is a terrible place if you want your kids to get a good education. If you are just wanting somewhere to stick your kids where they learn about the Bible, but education or safety is not a priority, then by all means, spend the $11,000 per student to send them there. I feel like i really got ripped off. I feel like my children are no more educated than they were a year ago, in fact, I feel like they actually regressed.

Lakeside Academy has treated my daughter so well and they are serious about children learning and…read morehaving fun. My daughter is always well fed and cared for, and she genuinely enjoys coming in and seeing the kind staff at this school. This is a teaching school, not a stick your children in front of the tv kind of place. They leave notes about her day and Ms. Jackie is so great with the kids! I can't recommend this school enough.

what a horrid place. where do I even start. I'm not one of those crazy helicopter moms I usually…read morejust don't say anything but enough is enough. first of all I asked to even just meet his teacher they said no. I don't know her name in 4 months never laid eyes on her. they wouldn't let me bring a water or anything for him. i packed a small blanket for him and after 4 months they told me I couldn't pack that for him and that it needs to be a stuffy. so the next day i bring in a stuffy and she says "is this for show and tell tomorrow" i said "no its his stuffy since you said he couldn't have a blanket " she said "well this had to stay here all week or go home" which seems ridiculous. They said "well don't have room for a blanket" like what?? it fits in his backpack. His dad dropped him off Monday morning (we are separated) and I was going to pick him up Monday afternoon to start my week and so he brought my sons blanket because that's how we trade off and they said "ok well do it just this once". Also she told me he had some "anger management problems" come to find out my 2 year old had gotten stung by a bee and they didn't even notice. I caught two of the staff members aggressively talking to and treating the kids. Also the door is basically always unlocked when I come. "Number one academic preschool in the country" yeah right

Excellent preschool! I am a teacher here at Circle of Friends Preschool and love coming to work…read moreeveryday. We have the best families and amazing teachers. We have an outstanding ptogram that nurtures the development of the children in our care. Our campus is beautiful and it just feels so homey. I love working with such kind and caring women. If you are looking for a good quality and nurturing preschool, you've found it here.

Several of my friends kids have attended this wonderful daycare Center. Staff is very caring and…read morecompassionate with the children. I highly recommend all parents to consider this daycare center!! Marcia P.

I really liked the director, but this place needs some organization and a code on the door. I was…read moreput off that I could just wander in and walk right up to the kids. The staff seems nice enough, but I wasn't comfortable with the director's retired husband hanging around. Needless to say I did not place my child in this school.

I have had all 4 of my children go through the Learning Kastle Preschool. They're all older and in…read moreschool now but as a single, working mother of 4, The Learning Kastle was a Godsend! I always felt comfortable that while I was at work, my children were, safe, secure, fed, and well cared for. I never had to worry. As a mother, I can never repay the important role the kind and compassionate owners and teachers, played in the early development of my children. I will forever be grateful. Thanks Jessica and your team!

Best school ever!!! So thankful for each and every teacher! They all are so kind and understanding…read more They love Jesus and have His will in mind for all they do. My daughter loves going to school.

The teachers & staff are superb in preparing children to participate in student activities and…read morebehavior. Ask any parents who proudly witnessed success in subsequent educational endeavors. The cohorts reflect a quality of appreciating learning along with social awareness in later schooling. The facility is spotless and the equipment functional in supporting instruction & learning. The playground & outdoors well cared for and safe. Tuition is funded within the Sarasota County system. Accreditations are top-tiered.

My 2 year old has been attending this pre school for a few months now . Her teachers are kind , the…read moredirector is very involved and also very compassionate. We had a lot of questions before she started and they all were answered in a empathetic and professional manner.

We discovered The Learning Cottage in 2022 after it was recommended to us by a colleague. After…read moredoing our best to care for our daughter at home during the pandemic, we realized we were unable to meet her educational and developmental needs. Our initial tour of The Learning Cottage left us feeling completely confident that this was the best place for our family (a feeling we had yet to experience at many other centers). We were thrilled when a part time spot opened in the JPI classroom and were able to quickly transition into a full time role. Within just a few weeks our daughter's speech and excitement to learn blossomed and she has continued to excel at The Learning Cottage. She was speaking incessantly, making friends, and having fun! She (and we) absolutely adore her teachers and their commitment to each child's academic and socioemotional development is obvious. We are so grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community and don't want to think about what we'll do when it's time to move on!

We recently made the decision to withdraw our child from this daycare after raising concerns about…read morethe quality of care and overall experience. What followed was extremely concerning. Shortly after communicating our decision, a report was made regarding alleged issues involving our household. The matter was reviewed and dismissed immediately with no findings. While we understand that childcare providers are mandated reporters, the timing and handling of this situation were deeply troubling and raised serious concerns about judgment and professionalism. It is also worth noting that the staff member we had raised concerns about was no longer employed at the center within a few weeks of those concerns being brought forward. This experience completely undermined our trust in the center and its leadership. Families should feel confident that concerns will be handled constructively and responsibly unfortunately, that was not our experience here. We strongly encourage other parents to ask detailed questions about how concerns are addressed and escalated before enrolling