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Carlton Academy Day School

Carlton Academy Day School

(22 reviews)

Downtown Tampa

Our daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old (now 5 months). We've had nothing but…read moregood experiences there and we love Miss Maria in the infant room. You can tell she loves those babies as if they were her own. Everyday they give you a one-page summary of your child's day - when/how much she ate, when she napped, when her diaper was changed, etc. Often times Miss Maria will create some sort of adorable craft with your child. Makes for nice little pieces for your fridge or office. They also have a camera in the infant room, which is nice for when you want to check in. They also offer Parent's Night Out, where child care is offered after hours until 10pm so parents can enjoy a nice dinner.

I am extremely happy with Carlton Academy. My 6 month old is currently attending and has been for…read morethe past two months. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable in child development and have set up a caring and loving environment for children and families. My sons first teacher was Ms. Catherine in the young infant room and we could not have loved her more. She would shower him in kisses every morning when we got there and every day before he left. The I side of the school is equally as awesome as the staff. It is bright and colorful and filled with wonderful toys, activities, books, and learning centers. And how about the outside area! There is fun pirate themed play equipment in the older child area and then two other age appropriate outside areas for the little ones. My older son has also spent some time there when his elementary school is out and he too has loved his time there. They have age appropriate and fun activities for 5 and 6 year olds. I would definitely recommend this school to any of my friends and family.

Kids Stuff Preschool & Day Care

Kids Stuff Preschool & Day Care

(2 reviews)

Downtown Tampa

I have no idea what the person below me is talking about with the "cash payments". My son attended…read moreCreative World School before this and in comparison, Kids Stuff blows them out of the water. It feels like family there! I have NEVER been asked for a cash payment and have always paid with my debit card. I've even been late on some payments and not one time has anyone ever given me any flack for it "Oh, just pay it next week/as soon as you can!" Everyone here is so friendly and kind, I feel such a connection with the teachers and my son talks non-stop about both his teachers and all of his new friends. His last school would ridicule him and me for my attachment parenting methods, but everyone at this school has been incredibly supportive. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better place for my little one.

Mommy's and Daddy's BEWARE! These people claim to "care" about your kids and there well being, when…read moreat the end of the day, all it amounts to, Is they care about CASH PAYMENTS! What do they say about people that wont except Debit card purchases or any other form of payment, SCAM ARTIST! They Rejected my check and claimed it was due to NSF fee's when I clearly showed them the transactions and how there were funds there, they rejected it, humilated me and told me they couldnt care for my children until I had FULL PAYMENT by cash, The only good thing about this place is the teachers. There good people but the office staff are a bunch of crooks and judgmental, I'd rather send my kids to home care than these people! Feel free to email me and ill show all documentation!

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The Village Early Learning Center

(19 reviews)

My son has attended the Village for 4 years. He has grown so much over the years and has built…read morewonderful friendships. He began his kindergarten year last year and immediately qualified for the gifted program. The VPK program is run by amazing teachers who are patient and experienced. I am thankful for the learning and development my son has experienced throughout the four years. My son has continued to attend The Village during these unsettling COVID times. They have provided a safe environment for him to continue to learn and grow. I definitely encourage everyone to check out the Village. You won't be disappointed.

I'm very disappointed with our overall experience and especially with how our account and refund…read morerequest have been handled. There were several concerns during our time at this daycare. We experienced situations where teachers were yelling at children, as well as concerns about adequate supervision. On multiple occasions, my child came home with bite marks. I understand that accidents can happen in a childcare setting, but repeated incidents raised concerns for us about supervision and how these situations were being handled. We also had concerns with classroom management and communication. At one point, my child became so uncomfortable that he was crying and saying he was scared to go to daycare. We ultimately requested a classroom change, and our experience improved significantly with different teachers. We had some wonderful teachers who were kind and caring, and we appreciated them very much. Unfortunately, our most recent issue has been financial. We provided more than the required two-week notice and were previously given a $260 vacation credit for two weeks our child was absent in March. Based on the attendance, tuition, credit, and payments made, there appears to be an overpayment of approximately $256.41. I have provided the daycare with a detailed explanation and calculation and have repeatedly tried to resolve this directly. I have also specifically requested an explanation from the regional director regarding why this matter has not been addressed. I was told by the school director that the regional director has access to all of my emails and the relevant Procare information, yet she has not addressed the matter with me directly. What is particularly frustrating is that I was told by Mrs. Kayla that she believes I am simply asking for a refund of an unused vacation credit. That is not what I am requesting. The $260 vacation credit was already applied to my account and was part of the calculation when determining what I owed. The issue is the resulting account balance and apparent overpayment after applying the credit and accounting for the days my child actually attended. If the regional director has reviewed the emails and Procare records, I would expect the information to clearly show what I am actually disputing. I have asked for a straightforward explanation of how the final balance was calculated, but I have yet to receive one. I even offered an alternative resolution--using the amount toward several days of individual care if issuing a refund was administratively difficult. Overall, our experience has been very mixed. We had teachers who genuinely cared about our child, and we are grateful for them. However, the concerns regarding supervision, repeated biting incidents, teachers yelling at children, communication, and now the handling of an apparent overpayment have left us very disappointed. I'm sharing our experience so other parents can make an informed decision and, importantly, carefully keep track of attendance, payments, credits, and communications regarding their child's care. I will update when I hear back from the Regional Director about the refund.

Primrose School of Tampa Palms

Primrose School of Tampa Palms

(5 reviews)

Tampa Palms

I'm not typically one to write reviews about products or services, but I'm motivated to provide the…read moreinsight of a father of a toddler who has been with the school for nearly 4 years now. We toured the school shortly after relocating to Tampa Palms and immediately felt comfortable. Many of the teachers, especially in the rooms of the youngest children, have been with the school for a very long time. They treat your children as if they were their own. They challenge them, they support them, they teach them, and they allow them to be children. The curriculum is dynamic and feedback is consistently provided to help us to extend the learning outside the classroom. From a value perspective, the pricing is extremely competitive and affordable. When the new owners took over, they spent significant funds to improve the facilities. They upgraded the entire outdoor area to make it more usable year round, especially during rainy season. The Fitzpatricks did this because they knew it would be a better product and a better environment for our children. Tuition didn't increase a penny, despite the large capital improvement. The owners and leadership team work closely with outside vendors to make sure that the extracurricular programs offered to our students are competitively priced and from reputable companies. My son loves that he is able to participate in gymnastics, soccer, drama, and soon will be joining in on karate. He wouldn't have the opportunity to be exposed to such a wide variety of programs without Primrose. In terms of responsiveness, we've never seen a parent's request or small complaint go without answer and remediation. The school does an excellent job communicating with all parents. No school of infants to Pre-K students will ever be completely free of germs, but should a student bring an infection into school, there is immediate communication to parents, and steps are taken to ensure that any potential spread is minimized. I travel for work most weeks and my wife also works full time. Neither of us would be able to have the peace of mind and ability to focus on our careers that we do without the amazing environment and experience provided by both Primrose and its owners, The Fitzpatricks. We know that our son is in good hands and is surrounded by friends, teachers, and administrators who care about his safety, well-being, education, and growth. When you enroll in Primrose, you gain an extension of your family. Teachers become aunts and uncles who check in on your child long after they move on from their classroom. The support staff and administrators go out of their way to make you feel informed and included, and they make sure to give every student attention. A building full of infants and toddlers has the potential to be a very chaotic place, but somehow the group at Primrose Tampa Palms finds a way to provide a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment for all of us. A child's education and development is one of the most important investments you can make, especially in these early years. If we had to make the choice again, we'd choose Primrose every time.

My children have been attending Primrose since the fall of 2013. They have grown up here and the…read morestaff knows each one of them. They care for them like they were their own and know all of their little quirks. I feel confident that when I drop them off they will have a day full of structured learning and play. They both love Primrose and it is evident that the staff, to include leadership, are invested in them and to making the school somewhere they feel safe and happy when they are away from home. 100% trust this school with my children!

The Goddard School of South Tampa - preschools - Updated October 2026

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