The docents who are at the church Tuesday-Friday 9:30-3:30 for tours are very knowledgeable about…read morethe church

We recently visited this famous church on our last trip to St. Augustine. Maggie and Cindy were…read moreawesome docents who gave us a lot of the interesting details and the historic background from the church's initial construction to the present day. The intricate workmanship from the church's interior, to the exterior, to the ceiling, to the windows, the mausoleum, and to the fixtures, are so epic. We really appreciated the time that Maggie and Cindy spent with us. Quite entertaining and a valuable experience. Definitely a 'must visit' when visiting historic St. Augustine. A++

My family LOVES Turtle Tots. This is not your average baby mill. The classes are small, the…read moreteachers are reliable with low turnover, and the attitude of the staff is amazing and positive. After looking at several daycares in the area, I chose this one for my daughter who is in the infant class because: The class size for infants is capped at 4. This means that she will never be in a room with 8 babies and one teacher (out of compliance with state codes). The caregivers really care. They are consistent and I haven't seen them ever play favorites. I never worry about my kiddo's well-being. The facility is always clean and well-kempt. The cleaning products are all-organic (which is nice, not a huge sell for me as I use regular stuff at my home, but for some it is important). If I have called the facility, the phones are answered promptly. My questions are always answered courteously, and no one seems rushed. Overall, this is a great facility and I didn't even remember to call them to check on my baby her first day there, which I think says a lot about the facility. You get peace of mind here. My daughter loves going into the building in the mornings. She smiles as soon as she sees her teacher, and is always happy to transfer arms. No tears, ever! I highly recommend this daycare, and have told several co-workers about it for their children.

My son attended Turtle Tots from the time he was 3 months old until he was 3 years old. Shortly…read moreafter his 3rd birthday I discovered that the daycare had made well over $7,000 in unauthorized charges to my credit card that the daycare had on file. The daycare admitted the charges were unauthorized. However, when I asked the owner to refund the money they initially told me that they did not have the funds available to refund me for the unauthorized charges and they asked if I would accept credits for future services until the amounts were repaid. I rejected that offer & requested immediate reimbursement. After several weeks of calls & emails seeking reimbursement, the daycare finally reimbursed me for over $7k of the unauthorized charges. I (like most parents) want to make sure that my children are at a daycare I know I can trust and where my kids are safe. After this incident I personally no longer felt like I could trust Turtle Tots so I chose to withdraw my children. I will note that we loved my son's teacher - Ms. Jeanette. She was great and our son adored her but given the circumstances we felt that we had no choice to pull our children from turtle tots. I do not think the teachers had anything to do with the unauthorized charges but again, given the circumstances I did not feel comfortable leaving my children there.

I strongly caution any parent considering Castle Brook Academy. The environment often felt…read morestressful rather than nurturing, and some staff interactions with children were rough or inappropriate. Screens and videos are used everyday with children of all ages, including infants. The facility does not have cameras, making it hard to know what's happening throughout the day. Since transferring my kids to a different daycare, their entire demeanors have changed. My heart aches seeing how much my children are thriving in a healthy environment now. I only wish I had realized sooner how harmful Castle Brook really was.

We love everyone at Castle Brook and are glad we found them. Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Eisha are so…read morewelcoming, friendly and helpful every time we arrive. Ms. Peggy and Ms. Nora are great with the VPK4 kids. Both are great with fostering an amazing learning environment while encouraging the kids to have fun together. I was able to witness Ms. Peggy and Ms. Stephanie handle a behavior issue with my child and both were very firm yet loving while helping my child understand the appropriate and expected behavior in the future. Ms. Pam is always friendly and does a great job with preparing great meals for all of the kids. We would recommend Castle Brook for anyone that is looking any of the childcare services they provide.

My 2 year old Jackson attends Brighton Day. It's the first time we put him in childcare and I was…read moreso nervous (as I'm sure he was as well). Tracy, the director is awesome she gave me so much confidence Jackson would adjust well. The facility is new and beautiful. The specific playgrounds for each age group are full of awesome age appropriate outdoor fun! Ms.Gena and Ms.Emily are incredible. They make drop offs on morning that Jackson is in a bit of a mood easy. They care so much and always remember to tell me how he did during the day (if he napped, how he ate, etc). Jackson was not feeling well one day and I came to pick him up early. They had him cuddled up in his blanket comforting him. I cannot imagine a more wonderful place for Jackson to spend his time while I am working! Did I mention how much his vocabulary has improved and how he is eating more foods since starting! By Samantha Wiedemann

My son's teacher is not friendly and is not communicative. He moved to different daycare and the…read moreteacher is so much better.

This school is perfect. My kids love it. It's like a family to us. Everyone is super friendly and…read moregreat education! It's a dream school best decision of my LIFE!!!!!!!!Definitely recommend.Thank you for your time.

My kids have been at STJA for 3 years and we LOVE the school. We have seen such a difference in how…read moreour kids learn. 10/10 recommend.

Best school in town! My son has been going here since vpk and is now in 3rd grade. Love the small…read moreclass sizes, teachers and staff are amazing, and they take special care of your children! You wont be sorry if you choose this school

I happily worked at island prep for three years and i loved every second of it! Now that I have a…read morelittle girl of my own I wouldn't trust anyone else with my wee mermaid! EVERY teacher there loves and cares for your child deeply. I wish that those who write negative reviews could be a fly on the wall and see how hard these ladies work. All the directors at each school I've had the pleasure of working with. Rachel, and Sarah are so incredibly knowledgable and amazing (I worked with them in the toddler room.) I refer to them as my Dumbledore and Gandalf (they are like child development encyclopedias) Kate, and Dani love every single child that walks in the door and to pretend otherwise would be silly and just untrue

Love island prep I've had a great experience they're on top of things and very professional..I feel…read moresafe leaving my son here under their care

I implore you to choose a different school. My experience here has been the literal worst. Office…read morestaff and teachers were just not friendly. MS. J... ALWAYS blatantly displayed favoritism of children. I was utterly sickened. Every day after school my child would tell me how MS. J... was just always yelling at them all day and how they always had to put their heads down. Who in their right mind would employ someone who constantly yells at and punishes preschoolers? And the kicker, before I forget, the same MS. J..., on two separate occasions, was at the counter talking to another teacher about how much she hates her job and wants to leave. Who runs this place?

Love Grandmas daycare!! All three of my babies attend and we plan to stay through VPK. The owners…read moreare amazing!

I wish there were more stars! This school is beyond amazing! The staff is super friendly and the…read moreteachers are great! They're always having awesome events for the kids on the holidays and always include the parents! My daughter comes home everyday and I can't believe all that she comes home saying and spelling. She just spews out knowledge! Mrs. Carolyn and Mrs. Raquel are great and I trust them entirely. This school is very secure as well, I still have never had any issues or scares with security. You can't just walk out with someone's kids. Overall, I'm very happy that I found this school. It's been a great place to meet new friends for my daughter and myself and also a great place to ensure that my child gets a good head start on her education.

From the owner: Sunshine Academy / Sunshine Academy of Flager specialize in Early Childhood Education and…read moreDevelopment. We are a Child Care provider for children from 12 Months - 12 years of age. We offer a vast array of Part-Time, as well as Full-Time programs to fit your Child Care needs.