Where do I begin... We started researching preschools for our son when he was still a young baby…read more Given our very high expectations we could not have been more relieved when we learned about Growing Minds and had the immense privilege of meeting Mrs. Uzma Ansari! She has undoubtedly gone above and beyond dedicating herself to early childhood education for over 20 years. Her passion and compassion along with her genuine love for all the little ones is undeniable! Our son has attended the school for almost 3 years now. We feel so blessed that his first experience with formal education has been at Growing Minds. The teachers follow Mrs. Ansari's vision and have worked alongside her for years, (which is so rare nowadays) and makes such a difference! Being a Montessori School, our son has consistently had the same teacher: Mrs. Carattini. We could not be more grateful for how loving, patient, gentle, nurturing and caring she is. The result is, our son, along with his little peers' flourish into confident, independent, curious children who have undoubtedly been positively impacted by a unique, positive learning environment. Montessori education makes a world of a difference and challenges students to remain true to who they are while cultivating a genuine love for learning. I could not recommend Growing Minds Montessori School more highly to anyone who is looking for a solid educational foundation as well as a loving, nurturing environment for their child. It was the best decision of our lives, and it will be yours too!

I chose this school for my twins who were entering pre-k4. They did such a phenomenal job with my…read moregirls that I elected to keep them there for their kindergarten year. Now they are entering first grade well above grade level and are often regarded as the kindest and most well-behaved children. I credit much of their social and academic development to Mrs. Ansari, Mrs Carratini, and the other wonderful teachers at GMMS. If you value high quality montessori education and want a supportive and peaceful learning environment for your little one then this is the place!

Today my little girl completed VPK program, it was a great experience for her, all the staff are…read morefriendly and kind. I noticed that my child was treated with respect and love; and that was so important to me in this stage of her life. Yes, it is a bilingual place, their English is not fluent, but they try to give you their best. My little one dealt with other kids from different cultures, and now she knows about diversity, and for me it's a BIG BLESSING. In my case, my baby didn't have any experience before in Day Care, I was so scared, but when I hear my little one singing songs, waking up every morning happy, and finishing her program more confident and enthusiastic; I can recommend this place 100% for sure. Ms. Patricia you're THE BEST TEACHER EVER, thank you for being the light in my baby's life.

son los mejores los voy a extrañar la vida porque mis hijos acaban de pasar al kindergarden pero se…read morevolvieron familia para nosotros. grcias por tanto cariño

I'm giving this particular facility 2 stars because of the actions I've witnessed and treatment I…read morereceived while my child attended this child care facility. The director and some staff members act very unprofessionally. Also staff members are too aggressive with the children as witnessed by several parents I've spoken to as well. I urge you to carefully review this establishment before enrolling your children, look at the meals that they are receiving, and ask your kids(if they are able to speak) how their day was in detail. This was not my choice of La Petite establishments, but I bared with it until the actions of the staff/director became too negative for me to feel comfortable having my child their. Due to several concerns, I withdrew my child. Take heed. Your child's overall safety, happiness, and well being is top priority.

La Petite on Old Winter Garden Road is a wonderful place. Director, assistant director and Staff…read moreare professional, friendly, and very personable. My son and my niece attend and they are always excited to tell me about their day. I am confident that my child is in a safe and they are learning.

The owners are wonderful, caring and hard working! They are truly committed to providing the best…read moreexperience for the children and families under their care.

Trusting someone with my kids isn't easy but this place does a phenomenal job. Hats off, will re…read moreenroll for years to come.

My daughter has been going here since she was 6 months (almost 7) and I wouldn't change her for…read moreanything. Her infant teacher Ms. Mari really has become part of the family because of how much love & care she has shown my daughter every single day. Even her new teachers now that she's in the Toddler Class update me everyday through the app, address any concerns I may have and it just gives me peace of mind. Every morning coming in EVERY staff member knows my daughters name and is quick to greet and help with anything which I love because it makes her so excited to be there! Even with this pandemic going on, they have remained open to be able to service us essential workers, & I am beyond grateful for them. They are taking all the precautions necessary to try and make sure that each kiddie coming in is as safe as they can be . Thank you to all the KinderCare staff working through this crazy time because without you doing your essential jobs, we wouldn't be able to do ours .

This business (in this location) does not do good business. I attempted to enroll my son in their…read moresummer program but I was unable to until they received an updated physical form from a Florida MD. They asked for the deposit but assured me they would not cash the money order until after they received the forms they were requesting because they would not be able to officially enroll my son without the paperwork. I called the manager at this location to inform her in enrolled my son in different program. I asked them about coming back to the location to get my money orders back but they informed me they already enrolled my son (without the documents they initially needed) and they were unable to refund me the money. After explaining the entire situation to the manager, they told me there was nothing they can do about the money even though my child was not officially able to be enrolled without proper documentation. Hopefully you don't find yourself in a similar situation.

My family and I were very disappointed with our experience when trying to schedule a school tour…read more As Deaf parents, we simply asked The First Academy to provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter so we could fully understand the information being shared during the tour. Despite multiple emails and opportunities to reconsider, the school declined to provide an interpreter. Instead, we were told to rely on written communication, tablets, and "extra time," which are not effective or equitable substitutes for real-time ASL access. This does not provide meaningful communication for Deaf adults, especially during an important process like evaluating a potential school for our children. We were also told we could "bring our own interpreter," which shifts the burden of accessibility onto families rather than meeting basic inclusion standards. We left the interaction feeling that the school was not prepared to support the communication needs of Deaf parents. Accessibility should not be optional, and it should not depend on families paying out-of-pocket to participate. I hope the school takes this feedback seriously and re-evaluates its approach to serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing families in the future.

KUDOS and thanks to First Academy for providing supreme quality customer service! I got to meet…read moreRocky Bleier on November 9, 2023! The veterans celebration was fabulous ! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! I really enjoyed and appreciated everyone's help and support!

My son has come to Premier for the last 4 years and I could not have been happier with his…read morepreschool experience! The intimate setting of the classrooms as well as the small teacher to student ratio is perfect for helping to develop little minds in a educational and nuturing setting. My youngest son has just started at Premier this year and I have already seen such improvement on catching up on a few milestones. The staff is caring, attentive, communicative, and trustworthy. Premier feels like an extended family to us and we are so grateful for such a wonderful school right here in our neighborhood!

From the owner: Now enrolling for Fall of 2025! Call us to schedule a tour at 321-329-1997…read morePremier Academy is a private school offering Toddler, PreK, VPK, Kindergarten and Summer Camp programs. We foster a love of learning through our play based, developmentally appropriate and experiential approach. We develop the whole child offering a nurturing, safe and supportive environment that is engaging and challenging. We offer your child a gentle, time proven approach to learning.

I had both of my kids going to Piaget. My son started there, it was difficult for me, as he was…read moreonly 2 at the time, but the school staff helped me so much that he adapted really well and when got in the kindergarten, he was ahead of all the kids in his classroom. Then I enrolled my daughter there, also a great experience, she learnt and I cannot say I have ever had a problem with the school or the school principles. Both of them loved the school. Really recommend.

I saw my child hit by a teacher three times knocking him from standing to his butt as well as…read moreanother child on 6/26/2023 between 4:20- and 4:30pm ( the secretary while making an excuse for the incident said the other child was autistic and needs a heavier hand....That was the end of my convo with her... bc wtf I almost puked) these monsters had my child for 6 months. I feel like the worst parent in the world for taking my child here at all. If your the parent with the autistic child there, they are hitting him I saw it with my own eyes (no I can not prove it bc the cameras are broken and fuzzy so you cant see what happened so they will get away with it now) . My biggest mistake was sending Mrs. Judy and email. If I could go through this process I would have called Florida Department of Children's and Families First and reported this incident there. Please if you love your children you will not take your child to this facility. if you have a child in there get them out. if you have no choose but to stay when something happens repot it to FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST do not give miss Jude a chance to alter footage and corroborate stories. Also Mrs. Judy who was to report the incident immediately was slow to report the incident to the proper authorities. Do not trust her to do the right thing.

I haven't done daycare in over 13 years and when I started taking care of my niece this was one of…read moremy top choices location was close to my job and everyone here is truly amazing. They worked hard with her and kept me up on her progress it truly was an amazing experience that I had with them. They are family!!!!!! And always will be in my heart. I would refer this daycare to anyone I know. Take a tour a see for yourself

My children have gone here for a few years now & they absolutely love going. I enjoy that I have an…read moreaffordable & safe alternative for my children to go after school or all day. My children always have a great time at LaPetite & I would recommend this location to any busy parent(s).