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    Our 2-year-old daughter as well as we parents are proud of being the part of Sunshine State Academy School! My daughter loves being there and really loves her wonderful teachers Ms Anna and Ms Oxana! Our 4-year-old child as well as we parents highly value and love his teachers Ms Kate and Ms Grisel. They provide all of us with a great support. My son loves them very much and goes to school with a great pleasure. It's the main reason to highly respect and value our school, staff and BEST TEACHERS

    Yulia W.

    My kids love Sunshine State Academy. They both were lucky to have Mrs Nelia as their teacher. She is kind and loving. My younger one has Mrs Cilia who is amazing as well. I'm happy my girls have the best and happy memory about their fist school and first teachers

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    The best school, the best teachers, the best education. Miss Amanda and Miss tiki are top notch educators!

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    Thank you for your kind words. We love having him here!

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    Thank you! We are so happy you sent your child here!

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    My daughter Erika has attended sunshine state academy for 6 years. Honestly it is the best school, teachers and staff are amazing !

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    Great school, teachers, and administrators!! Love this school!!

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    Ask the Community - Sunshine State Academy

    Does they accepted child care assistance for daycare?

    Sunshine State Academy is a VPK provider. The VPK program offers prekindergarten aged children the opportunity to attend quality educational programs the year prior to entering kindergarten. We also are proud participants of The School Choice… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Sunshine State Academy

    Let me start by saying this school is amazing in every way possible, from administration to teachers to all the other staff.

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    Hollywood Preschool

    Hollywood Preschool

    (3 reviews)

    So happy I found Hollywood Preschool. I have been in search of a daycare where I feel comfortable…read moreleaving my baby and this daycare has eased every concern. The facility is clean and the staff is so nice. As I am Hispanic, I love that the women taking care of the infants are all Hispanic (personal preference). I love that they immediately told me all of the things they would need to care for him and that everything should be labeled. The fact that they need several changes of clothes, bibs, sheets, towels to keep him clean is a huge comfort for me. The fact that they requested detailed info about my son and what helps soothe/ease him etc is amazing. As a mom a big concern for me is leaving my baby with a stranger all day that doesn't know what he likes/dislikes. Also the fact that they have an app to communicate and send photos/updates throughout the day is so so great. They also include formula/baby food with is a huge plus. I honestly couldn't be happier. If you need a place for your kids and the location works for you I definitely recommend you check them out. (These were the only pictures I was able to take since I wasn't going to snap pictures with the kids in them. But the same way you see the pics from the business owner is how the place looked. So clean and nice.

    My 4yr old daughter has attended this school since October. It is exceptional, they treat the…read morechildren like family. They mostly speak in Spanish, which is a plus for me because I want my daughter to be bilingual. All teachers are respectful of parents and students. Ms. Veronica, the director is very passionate and talented at what she does. I am so pleased to have such a caring preschool in the community.

    Little Ones In the Meadows

    Little Ones In the Meadows

    (6 reviews)

    Amazing doesn't begin to cover it. Our little one loved her 3 years at the Meadows. She learned so…read moremuch and made lifelong friends. The staff is caring, loving, supportive, and extremely involved and knowledgeable. I will be forever grateful to this school for the peace of mind they provided us as parents and the genuine love and caring they provided for our daughter.

    My daughter started with Little Ones in the Meadows since she was 1 year old and she is now 3…read more I can only say good things about this school. Since we found this place, we fell in love and we were not wrong for choosing it! It's a small school which allows the teachers to be more attentive with each kid. Teachers are very sweet, caring and professional. My daughter loves to go there everyday not only because she is happy seeing her friends and her first best friend in life **you know who you are =) ** but also all the teachers and all the new activities for the day. We're amazed to see all the things she has learned in the last few years from letters to numbers, colors, songs, respecting her friends, teachers, etc. Before, during, and after the pandemic they took all the necessary precautions to make sure the kids will be safe and healthy. Unfortunately, we're moving out of state and my daughter will be there until the end of this month. We're really sad about it but we're also blessed and lucky that her schooling journey started in this place. Now she can continue her education in another school with her amazing experience from Little Ones. If you're looking for a safe, educational and caring school for your kids, you're in the right place! We highly recommend Little Ones in the Meadows! Thank you to ALL the teachers and Irene for your amazing work and dedication! We will miss you!

    First Presbyterian Church Learning Centers

    First Presbyterian Church Learning Centers

    (15 reviews)

    Wonderful teachers, students, curriculum, effective learning and a fantastic playground! Amazing…read morelarge outdoor spaces for their daily playtime, spacious indoor classes, event spaces. Healthy fresh lunches and they even provide a menu every month, and their tuition is very well priced. They have consistent fun events which gives me the opportunity to have more activities with my son as well as meeting the other parents and his classmates (which is so important!); movie nights, creative after school evening events, the cutest children's performances, holiday parties, and more. Safe environment with easy feedback and communication with staff. Right next to local parks within walking distance, I often immediately meetup with other parents of his classmates at pick up time, we can just walk to Jefferson Park in the Hollywood Lakes or Arts Park. My son was speech delayed until 4 years old and after being in this school for 2 weeks he was coming home speaking in sentences, and months later everyone was surprised he had ever even received a speech delay diagnosis...true story. He LOVES his school and friends there so much. Check out their facebook page and see all the great videos of recent events.

    Do NOT send your kids here. These people are not kind Christians!!!…read more One aftercare counselor got in my son's face a screamed at him over something minor. Another counselor told me daughter " too bad you aren't doing sports 5 days a week so I wouldn't have to see you." Seriously, these people have no clue how to effectively supervise children. Forget letting the nicer staff help your kids with homework, as they can barely read English or help with 1st grade math. Favoritism is showed to those who are members of the church, which is hypocritical. Avoid avoid avoid!!!!

    Busy Butterflies

    Busy Butterflies

    (1 review)

    Carole and her staff are family to us! Our daughter has been with them for three years and has…read moregrown and developed immensely! No school could be any better. Carole is extremely knowledgeable and has tremendous expertise and an impressive educational background. She clearly understands early childhood education, children, and development. Her staff are extremely caring and they really do treat the children like their own. Trusting your young child with someone all day, every day is hard but after seeing how wonderful Carole and her staff are and how happy my daughter is I didn't have a doubt in my mind that my daughter would be loved and taken care of and would learn in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment. It is very clean and organized and the "classroom" and children's space is a completely separate space in the house dedicated just for the kids. The children are able to play outside, have plenty of space inside for different centers, and are fed meals prepared by Carole -- no junk! This is not a day care or a babysitter. This is a place where young children learn and grow. Carole has structured lessons and activities that engage the children, incorporate nature, and teach developmentally appropriate skills for the 0-3 age range. Our daughter is more than prepared for Pre-K3 and has learned so much at Busy Butterflies. We will truly miss Carole and her staff but they will always be a part of our family! If you are fortunate enough to get a seat on her waiting list or a spot in the class don't pass it up.

    From the owner: We specialize in infants and toddlersread more

    Open Valley Academy at Flamingo - Our children's smiles are priceless!!!

    Open Valley Academy at Flamingo

    (12 reviews)

    As a parent, there's nothing more painful than realizing that the place you trusted to care for and…read morenurture your child actually harmed her. My daughter attended Open Valleys Academy when she was just a toddler, and to this day--now 8 years old--she still talks about the trauma she experienced there. One of the most upsetting incidents involved a teacher named Luz, who was aggressive and rough with the children. My daughter was picked up by the ear--an absolutely unacceptable and abusive act. When I brought this to the attention of the principal, Cristina, she acted as if it was just a "misunderstanding" and brushed it off. There was no accountability, no investigation, no concern. Just excuses. My daughter cried almost every morning before going to that place, and at the time, I didn't understand why. I thought it was normal separation anxiety. I had no idea she was enduring such mistreatment. One day, at only 3 years old, she tried repeatedly to ask the teacher to let her use the restroom. The teacher ignored her, too "busy" to care. My daughter ended up wetting herself. Instead of compassion or understanding, the teacher humiliated her--putting a diaper on her and placing her in the baby room for the rest of the day. That act alone traumatized her. Open Valleys Academy failed my child in the most fundamental way. They did not protect her. They did not care for her. They silenced and ignored her. And the administration, especially Cristina, chose to look the other way rather than confront the cruelty happening under their own roof. No child should have to go through what my daughter went through. No parent should have to live with the guilt of unknowingly sending their child into a harmful environment. Please--if you're considering this school, look deeper. Listen to your child. Trust your gut. I wish I had.

    We've had the BEST experience at Open Valley. The staff is so caring and loving and made my…read moredaughter feel right at home from the first moment she walked in. My daughter absolutely loves this school, we feel so happy and our hearts are at peace knowing she is there.

    Sunshine State Academy - elementaryschools - Updated May 2026

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