My children love the Goddard School. The staff is caring and professional. The school is organized…read moreand clean. My children have made tons of friends and developing so much since starting at Goddard. I highly recommend.

My children love the Goddard School. The staff is caring and professional. The school is organized…read moreand clean. My children have made tons of friends and developing so much since starting at Goddard. I highly recommend

I couldn't be happier with the attention this preschool offers my child. The teachers are so kind,…read morecaring, and attentive, always creating engaging and meaningful experiences. Their Montessori-based approach makes learning fun, creative, and hands-on, and my child truly looks forward to coming every day. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chabad of Sarasota's preschool program to any parent looking for a nurturing and inspiring environment for their child!

Kaplan Preschool is a gem! My son, Asher, has thrived from day 1. He's shown confidence,…read moreindependence, excellent communication skills, connections with friends, and love of art, music and nature have been some of my favorite aspects of this school. Highly recommend and hands down the best!

After just a year and a half at Sea of Strengths Academy, my child went from barely reading to…read morereading at grade level. I can wholeheartedly say that this school changed the trajectory of my child's life. It brings tears of joy to my eyes to see my child being taught in the way she learns best so she can truly flourish. Before SOSA, my daughter attended a Montessori school (and also worked with Sylvan), where reading was a constant source of frustration. She struggled daily, and her confidence reflected it. Today, she wakes up excited to go to school. She reads with confidence, and her entire outlook on learning has transformed. At SOSA, the Orton-Gillingham approach is not simply a reading program--it is integrated across all subject areas. This ensures that students receive consistent, structured literacy instruction throughout the entire school day. Equally impressive is the faculty. Every teacher is trained by an accredited Orton-Gillingham fellow, representing the highest standard of OG instruction. These educators are more than teachers--they are specialists who understand how dyslexic students learn and how to help them thrive. They provide individualized instruction and share daily academic updates with parents through each student's agenda. Their expertise transforms classrooms into environments where students who once struggled with reading begin to succeed academically and personally. The students themselves are extraordinary--bright, creative, and capable young people whose potential simply requires the right instructional approach. Through expert teaching, structured literacy instruction, and small-group learning, SOSA students build strong foundations in systematic phonics, reading, writing, language, and conceptual mathematics, growing into confident learners. I have seen some reviews questioning the school's fundraising efforts, so I would like to offer helpful context. SOSA is intentionally small--serving roughly 25 students. When tuition is multiplied across such a small student body, it becomes clear that tuition alone cannot cover the full costs of specialized teachers, rent, utilities, insurance, curriculum materials, and the ongoing professional training required to maintain Orton-Gillingham expertise. The school works tirelessly to secure grants and donations so tuition can remain as affordable as possible for families who need this type of education. SOSA also maintains a focused learning environment by prioritizing students who are ready to learn in a structured academic setting. This ensures that classrooms remain calm, supportive, and distraction-free--allowing students with language-based learning differences to receive the concentrated instruction they need. At the end of the day, the results speak for themselves. At Sea of Strengths Academy, a small school produces life-changing results--through a proven curriculum, exceptional teachers, and extraordinary students. And for families like mine, the impact is nothing short of transformational.

Sea of Strengths Academy (SOSA): I would NOT recommend this school for children with dyslexia and…read morespecial needs. I was not pleased with overall quality of their education, too much focus on donations, and constantly asking parents to make a donation for various projects (despite high school tuition), and unprofessional approach of the school principal, Mr. John Hettler, when it comes to finding a solution for occasional issues. I no longer trust him.

I am so proud to send my daughter to First Pres Preschool. I can't think of a better fit for our…read morefamily. The teachers have a lot of experience and have been there for many years. They are so wonderful with the children! My daughter has a blast every single day at school and she can't wait to go back in the Fall!

Bad experience with this school. Mainly to do with poor management and unprofessional attitudes.read more

My son attended Kingdom Academy from the time he was 2 until he went to kindergarten. He loved…read moregoing to this school, and even now in 2nd grade he still talks about the things he learned and his teachers and friends there. Without a doubt I can tell you that Ms. Roni and Ms. Desi had a huge impact on ensuring he had a positive outlook regarding school and supplied the building blocks for him to be a lifelong learner and successful student. The Director, Ms. Faith was always responsive to any situation or concern (although very few occurred) and showed genuine love and care for him and our family. I am so thankful for all the amazing individuals involved with this preschool and appreciate all they do to serve any family in our community. I would recommend to anyone looking for a safe place for their children to grow and learn both academically and socially.

IM GOING TO SAY THIS FIRST !!!!MY SON IS NOT…read more GOING BACK!!!! My son is four and in preschool. He has been in full time daycare since he was about 18 months and intellectually he is very far ahead of most others his age. I sent him to this school because they had excellent reviews online and we just moved to Florida so it was also 1.5 miles from my house. My friend sends her son who is also 4 there and she loved it there last year. 1. It's at a really dangerous intersection. I was in contact with the police department about changing it somehow but they never did anything. 2. Every Monday when I try to pay for the week there is never anyone in the office. In fact there is never anyone in the office in the mornings when I drop him off at 830am. School opens at 7 I believe but at 9am when I've tried to call no one is there. 3. For some reason every day he comes home STARVING but there's still snacks in his lunch box. 4. There is 12? Kids in the classroom with 1-2 teachers 5. My son was doing basic addition and spelling and learning Spanish last year at school and since he came to this school he has lost a lot of the Information. (He's been there since the end of August). 6. Since he has been at this school he has been hit, scratched, head butted, stung by a bee, come home with pink eye..... with all of these incidents I never received a call just an "incident report" upon picking him up from school. 7. There are two kids in the classroom who constantly have issues with other students at the school and they do nothing about it. My son tells me almost daily that "my friends at school are mean to me". It damn near breaks my heart. He tells me "(child's name) hits me and scratches me and kicks me" so I ask him if he told the teacher and he always says yes. And I ask him what she does about it and he says "nothing". I've gotten so frustrated that since telling the teacher isn't doing anything "hit him back then. But NEVER hit someone first" (I FULLY SUPPORT SELF DEFENSE) if he started acting this way while at school here he definitely learned that from the other kid because he has NEVER been exposed to that prior. He never had these issues at his previous school. My son's babysitter went and picked him up from school Wednesday and told me she saw two kids fighting on the playground and the new teacher just watched them and did nothing. He also came home with pink eye that day and I never got a call from this school. I'm writing a full review of my personal experience with this place because I feel everyone should know what kind of environment they will possibly be subjecting their children too. The school has also lost a few of his outfits because they "washed them" but we never saw them again. Soiled/dirty clothing should be sent home in a plastic bag to prevent this. When I went to the school to get his things since he won't be back because he has pink eye. The director (Ms. Faith) didn't even ask me about my reasons for leaving. She just said that if it doesn't work out at the next school that I'm out of luck. Like I'm not going to make it a point to tell her the issues I have encountered here. Just shows she doesn't really care or care to change anything. I have voiced my concerns with the teacher several times and every time I have tried the office. The front door is locked and lights are off. HE IS STARTING A DIFFERENT SCHOOL MONDAY

Kumon has taken my grandson from knowing just a few letters of the alphabet to a Reader...so much…read moreso that he was invited to participate in an Advanced First Grade Class. The Kumon system at this location is driven by an extremely caring and professional staff. Best money I have ever spent!

Prior to the 2022-2023 school year, I rated this school 5 stars, however due to poor communication…read moreand planning from the church itself, the school administrator and teaching staff left. The teachers and school staff were the entire reason this school was so successful. Communication directly from the church administration went unanswered and left so many parents scrambling to find summer camps and VPK placement for their children. Instead of communicating directly to parents, the church administration sent out a letter to the congregation putting the blame on the school staff and this communication only came out after a group of parents went to the local news station. The accreditation the school had was the result of the hard work of the school staff that is no longer there.

This is an excellent Preschool. My daughter has attended for 3 years now and loves it! Today was…read moreher 1st day of VPK and she could not wait to see her friends and teachers. Everyone there is very knowledgeable and they care very much for the students. I'm so happy we found this school.

My experience with this preschool has been excellent. The teachers are caring and nurturing, and…read moreyou can tell they're really there for the children. I know exactly what my daughter is doing during the day, because they follow a very clear schedule, accessible to the parents, and a wonderful faith-based curriculum. They also send daily reports and I know when my daughter hasn't had a good day, and why; communication is very good and the Director is very personable and accessible. It's also very affordable in comparison to other daycares in the area. I'd say EUMP is a very happy place to be at. Totally recommend!!!

If a ZERO was an option in the rating I would give them that. It all started on the day I went to…read morecheck out the school and take a tour. Remind you there is no reviews good or bad about this school. When I was in the 2 year old room the first caregiver was not wearing a bra. Keeping an open mind. There is probably a logical explanation. The second caregiver sat in a chair and just gave directions and never got up to interact with the kids. She was not disabled. Again, keeping an open mind. The playground needed some work. Still not a deal breaker. So, the day of registration I bring my son in and I was greeted with "you didn't bring any diapers." I did. I left them in the car until I finished getting my son registered. Which I explained to her. (He is 18 months) I went into the baby room to talk to the administrator. As I was speaking to her, one of the caregivers immediately disciplined the baby by yelling at him. There was no calm talk or redirecting done first. As we continued to talk the same woman yelled again and yanked the boy by his arm. I thought I was going to snap. I feel the administrator is well aware of this woman's actions. It clearly is not her first time. Especially, if you can't even put up a front in the presents of a parent. I told them that I do not agree with how they discipline the children. She asked me why and I explained and the woman that did the reprimanding said to me that she just moved the child away from the other. If I can pick out the two children involved out of the 10 other children in there, I think I can tell the difference between removing the child and just being plan mean and abusive. I do not ever write reviews. This time warrants it as a warning for any parent trusting another individual to care for your child.