Thank you to Smarty Pants Preschool for taking care of both of my babies! One from 13 weeks to VPK, and 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. read more

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Steer clear! We enrolled our two-year-old here 10 months ago, and we have had numerous issues with Jillian (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. read more

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All of my nieces and nephews go to this wonderful school full of amazing teachers. The Serra family seems to genuinely care for each and every one if their students and have a curriculum that has significantly benefitted the children in our family. read more

My son loves this daycare and is learning so much. They were difficult to find as their online presence was lacking but most everyone I talk to has had a good experience or knows a family that was pleased with their services. The staff are professional and friendly. Dropping my son off is a breeze as he is anxious to play and learn new things. We really were attracted to them based on the curriculum. read more

Absolutely wonderful! My son gets excited every morning when we pull up in the parking lot and comes home every day with new things he has learned. The ladies at the school are so loving and kind and I couldn't feel more confident sending him there. read more

As parents we all want to make the best decision on where to send our children for daycare. Smarty Pants was highly recommended and I couldn't be happier with my decision. My son has been enrolled in the VPK program. The staff are always pleasant and professional. My son has grown and learned so much while he has been attending. The director and staff are amazing. They truly care about each and every one of their students as well as their families. My son is excited to go to school everyday and I am comforted that my son is in such a loving, warm, nurturing educational environment. read more

As parents we always want to do what is best for our kids and we are always second guessing ourselves. One thing I have not second guessed in almost 3 years is my decision to send my daughter and now my three month old son to Smarty Pants Preschool. I have watched my daughter blossom under the care of loving teachers, embrace learning, and gain valuable social skills and manners from the wonderful staff at this school. When I dropped my 3 month old son there for the first time after maternity leave I didnt feel the normal anxiety of a mom going back to work, I knew my son was in good hands and while I would miss him during the day tremendously I never once had to worry about his care. The daycare directors care about the children and the needs of the parents as if we were family. As working parents its so comforing to know we are lucky enough to have such a wonderful "village" to help us raise our children. read more

I HAVE HAD IT with this extremely expensive school. They will grab any chance they can to close without trying at all to compensate their customers. This school cost over $200 a week! not to mention CONSTANT extra fees.... uniforms, re-registration costs each year (WHAT???), endless supply requests they ask of you, oh! and the icing on the cake is the INSURANCE FEE they want each year too. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? you are a business! I don't pay Mcdonalds insurance for cryin out loud. Then they have the audacity to close their Sarasota location with an excuse that Manatee county's schools are closed. I don't have a child at your manatee location, I have my child at your Sarasota location WHERE THE COUNTY HAS SCHOOLS OPEN. STOP BEING LAZY AND MAKING EXCUSES TO NOT OPEN YOUR BUSINESS! Or at least compensate you'r loyal customers who have to deal with your irresponsible business choices ALL THE TIME. my child never comes home with the right cup he came in with, I cant count the number of clothes they have been "unable" (their words) to return, if you show up before your expected to pick up your child I can promise they will be in a dirty diaper, and my kid seems to be DYING OF THIRST every afternoon I pick them up. Don't let these crooks con you into this money pit of a "school". what a joke read more