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

When Pastor Robin served at Stuart FUMC, she was a treasure and we still miss her and Rich's great…read moresinging voice. Glad to see that he is leading praise and worship. We remember Robin as being a super Bible Teacher.

Unfortunately, since the change of director few months ago; I personally feel the teachers have…read moretaken the liberty to run the school and set unrealistic rules. My daughter was targeted by two of the teachers in staff. I feel sad to have learned they were making my daughter cry and mis-treating her. When confronted they lie about my child behavior, etc.... and do whatever it takes to protected their jobs. My husband found my daughter crying hysterically in corner (her last day in that school last week). And when questioning teacher they told him it just happen as they were playing with the other kids and ignoring my daughter. They did not ofter us apology or to fix the situation as they have waiting list and my child will just be replace by an other family. All they care is about the money and not the family at all. This whole situation sadness my heart....

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!

This school and its staff have been an absolute blessing for my son and family. We have been…read moreattending this school since 2021 when my son was 2. He just graduated VPK last week, and it brought me to tears knowing our time here was over. Ms. Vanessa was his teacher when he was 2 and she followed his class up to VPK. She has grown so much in her teaching career and as a person and I'm so thankful for her patience with the kids. My son had the tendency to act out some days (as all toddlers do) and she handled it and him beautifully. Ms. Vanessa sends photos of your child every day so you can always see what they're doing and learning. Which is nice because you don't have to worry about what your child is doing. Ms. Maria also started as a teacher and has moved up to being one of the best directors there. She was always so excited to see us every single morning. She would hug and love my child as if he was her own. Watching her work so hard to earn her director title was inspiring. I watched her as all the children would run and hug her when she entered a room. She loves this job. Period. Ms. Mavis, one of the other directors is so calm and caring for each of the kids across all the rooms. She reached out and let us know how our son was doing frequently and her demeanor around the kids was always that of a loving mother and friend. She was firm enough with the kids to keep the ship afloat. She has since moved on from Kinderhouse but she visits and helps out frequently and like Ms. Maria, was always so excited to see every child walk through those doors each and every day. It takes a lot to run a daycare and to maintain a clean, happy, loving environment for kids. Any parent who says otherwise about this place is quite literally delusional and probably has a personal issue. If you want your child to be loved, taken care of, and most importantly you want a great education for them, you'll send them to Kinderhouse Preschool!

THANK YOU to our Kinderhouse Preschool family! Not only have the staff been a rock to my son and…read moreprovided social, emotional, and academic guidance -- Miss Vanessa and Miss Maria and very important people to his development of self. My son has been at Kinderhouse Preschool since he turned 2 -- and I have watched him blossom. Achieving a 5 star ranking is no small feat -- as a VPK and School Readiness provider, Kinderhouse Preschool MUST comply with high standards set out by the Florida Legislature. I have a Masters from Georgetown in Education & Social Public Policy -- and I have been profoundly satisfied with this school. Early Learning as a system is one of the hardest vocations and businesses with the TIGHTEST margins -- with the cost of living rising, and Sarasota overall ties the cost of childcare in Miami now, Kinderhouse Preschool has tried to keep things as affordable as possible. Treat our teachers as the heroes they are, willing to watch and teach our babies and keep them safe while I work. Thank you to Kinderhouse Preschool and congratulations on your well-deserved ranking from Early Learning Coalition Of Sarasota County

Primrose is truly the most caring, clean and organized daycare you can find. The teachers are…read moreamazing and make you as the parent feel so confident in trusting them to care for your children. The front office staff and owners are lovely people and always make you feel welcomed. We are so glad we found Primrose!

My middle son went to this location when it was under old ownership and he really enjoyed it. Since…read morethen, it's come under new ownership in 2024 and I have to say this daycare has gotten better than ever! Staff are loving, friendly and communicate with parents well. My son has been going here for 2 years now and loves it. We love the teachers, love the owners Janis and Carri and couldn't say enough about what a blessing this place is. Christian owners, clean environment, they encourage good behavior with the kids and reward them for doing the right thing. Lots of educational activities, my son has learned so much here and I love knowing he is safe, loved and well cared for when I'm at work.

Hello, I am Carri the new director of Kids Coastal Academy, formerly The Kids Club. My sister…read moreJanis who is executive Director/Owner bought the center in October 2023. We are new to the area and have been working with children for over 20 years. Our family is a close Christian family that works together to bring a family feel with a great learning experience for your child/children. We have a lot of fun play with a great structured curriculum. Our goal is for your child to enjoy learning and to feel comfortable in their surroundings. We welcome new and old families to come check us out and meet our wonderful and experienced staff

The Starfish Academy needs to be shut down and reviewed for ethical violations. My experience has…read morebeen horrific and it has given me an alarming concerning for the families who bring their children to Starfish Academy. I removed my child from enrollment multiple times (as her attendance is a violation of our families Parenting Plan), yet the facility is so desperate for headcount that they allow for her to be dropped off by her father, despite multiple attorneys, judges, and even a mother requesting for this to stop. Their staff has been absent upon check ins and front desk unaccountable. There are dangerous play spaces that lack cleanliness, and don't even have sunshades to protect against the Florida sun. The rooms that have no windows and smell of fecal matter. Also, they have unaccounted for adults "work with' children, blurring the line between mental health facility and daycare. My child was injured multiple times, and even with fever without the school notifying me. I would think twice about this facility as it is unsafe and I've personally found it to be functioning without ethics.

We feel so grateful to have found The Starfish Academy! We toured most of the preschools in the…read morearea from North Port to Sarasota. As first time parents, we had extremely high standards for our child's first school experience. Most of the schools were very underwhelming, with crowded classrooms and not the cleanest of environments. After we toured Starfish, I couldn't wait to ask for an application. The class sizes are perfect, small, tailored so you know your child is getting the one on one attention they need and deserve. The teachers are so, so warm and inviting. They made us feel like home. The school is extremely clean, organized and we especially loved their montessori style learning centers. Our son receives speech and occupational therapy which they have on site. No longer did we have to pick him up early from school to run around trying to get to all of his appointments. His therapists are literal angels! The amount of progress he has made since starting at this school is something we could have only dreamed of. You can tell that every team member is truly invested in the children's growth. They don't bat an eye at helping with potty training, trouble with naps, picky eating etc. They have always been more than willing to help with anything we suggest and with open arms and a smile. We cannot recommend the Starfish Academy enough. It's exceeded all of our expectations and more

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.