Schools in Tampa, FL

“We love all of the teachers at Primrose Tampa Palms but especially Ms. Lara! Our son smiles every time he sees her and you can tell she really cares for every child!”

“We had such a wonderful experience touring The Goddard School! From the moment we walked in, the environment felt warm, welcoming, and engaging for young children.

What really stood out to me was seeing preschoolers actively working on sight words in a way that was fun and developmentally appropriate. As a former educator, I truly value strong early learning foundations, and it was clear that learning here is both intentional and engaging.

The biggest highlight for me was my daughter’s reaction. She immediately jumped into the classroom and joined the group without hesitation. When we asked her to come with us to continue the tour, she told us “no” because she was “in class.” That moment spoke volumes. She is typically more reserved in new environments, so seeing her feel comfortable, confident, and excited so quickly was a huge and meaningful surprise.

It’s clear that this is a place where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited to learn. We are very impressed and grateful for the experience!”

“Today is Jacob’s last day before he heads off to VPK next week, and I couldn’t let it pass without expressing my deepest gratitude to Ms. Nicole. From the very beginning, she has poured so much love, patience, and care into Jacob’s days.

Because of her dedication, Jacob is leaving not only ready for VPK, but also confident in himself and excited to learn. The foundation she has helped build is something we will always cherish. We truly owe her so much, and I am beyond grateful for the safe, encouraging, and joyful environment she created for him.

Thank you, Ms. Nicole, for loving our son as if he were your own and for playing such an important role in this special season of his life.”

“Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! And a big shoutout to all four of Kyilan’s preschool teachers for being so patient with my child and being there for him everyday and helping him learn and engage in activities daily I appreciate you ladies for everything. Thank you for being caring and dedicated! I’m so grateful for each one of you my son loves this school so much”

“We appreciate O2B for introducing my wife and I do Deja and Annelise whom both are amazing with my son but decided to leave O2B and my son followed them and is now in their care separately away from O2B!”

“Transferred my daughter here from Pierce Middle due to the poor environment at that school. I'm glad I did. My daughter's mental health is much better now at Ferrell and she is receiving a better education.”

“My son just graduated VPK at Kiddie Academy Westchase. This school has exceeded our expectations. The teachers and administration really care about the children and families. It's hard to trust people with your children, but I always felt comfortable leaving my son here. The curriculum and teaching is also wonderful, and my son has learned so much from his teachers. We will happily be sending our other children here when the time comes!”

“I love it here. My kids have been going here for 2 1/2 years and I refuse to change them from daycare. I love the fact that I can check up on them through video any time of the day and love how we are constantly updated of their daily routines. I will not change daycare unless I have no choice but to move out of the area. Definitely recommend to other people in. need of a daycare.”

“SBR has the most compassionate and fantastic teachers and staff. After driving by this location for almost 15 years, we finally found our way home to SBR by several referrals from Westchase families. We were pleasantly shocked to learn that they had been in business for over 40 years, but as we conclude our time here this summer as our youngest heads off to kindergarten, it's no surprise how they've been so successful for this long.

Our top 5 favorite things about SBR
1. The teachers and staff. It's rare to find consistency in staff at daycares, and we have been so fortunate to have found that here.
2. The facilities. Our daughter LOVES the outside area here - the kids get to explore a greenhouse (where they also see/learn first hand how to grow healthy foods), another play 'barn', and otherwise get to explore nature in a safe environment.
3. The education/curriculum. A very play based environment, where our child thrives. We just got our childs year-end VPK score back, and she is testing at the 1st grade, 6 month level. Outstanding commitment to preparation for kindergarten.
4. The reasonable tuition
5. The food (that comes with tuition!)

Huge thank you to Sherri and Zulma for welcoming us with wide arms into your school 2 years ago. We will miss you SO much this August when we head off to K!”

“If I could give more than 5 stars I would do it without hesitation because they deserve it

Incredibly grateful to this school I was going through problems at my previous school and as soon as I arrived my 1-year-old girl began to speak more fluently in two languages she adapted to the staff very quickly they treat you as a family not only as a customer really serious with safety, incredible activities for small and big children even the big children respect and play with the smallest is that I do not know what more good things to say.... 100% recommended”

“The VPK teachers create an environment that encourages learning at all levels, inclusion, helps them navigate emotions/friendships, and teaches them to give back to their communities. The communication is wonderful and I love getting pictures/updates from the teacher about what my daughter is learning throughout the week. Our daughter loves going to school and asks to go to school on the weekends. We all have absolutely loved our experience at Primrose for VPK.”

“My oldest son completed the VPK program with Mrs. Yvonne, and it was a year where I saw him grow positively, he fit in very well with the group. Mrs. Yvonne always provided us with good attention and excellent communication, both in person and through the childcare app. I want to thank Mrs. Surely for giving us the opportunity to enroll our children in childcare with them. They have helped us at the crucial time when we needed to find a childcare center that gave us confidence that our children would be well cared for in a safe environment while we were at work, I knew my kids were going to be safe every day when I dropped them off before work. My oldest son also participated in summer camp. They went on weekly field trips and did fun activities. They were active throughout the day and were provided with quality breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The teachers knew the children's names and greeted them even if they were not assigned to their group. My second son participated in the childcare from two months to two years old. Mrs. Zunilda did an excellent job with the infant group. I am very grateful to her for inspiring my confidence and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere in the classroom. I always saw her giving good attention and care to the babies when they cried. Mrs Kathy did an excellent job as well in the infants group sharing fun videos through the app of my son when he was playing. My son then moved to the one-year-old group when he turned one and adjusted very well to the new group. Mrs. Alieta and Mrs. Yamila maintained excellent group management and control. My children were always happy when they were dismissed at pick up time in the afternoon, in clean conditions and their belongings were neatly organized in their backpacks. I always appreciate the attention; Thank You! You have an excellent and very friendly team.”

“I love how individualized their care is to my child and how organized they are here at Primrose. My son truly feels safe here because of their excellent structure and I can already tell how quickly he is learning and maturing. Their attention to detail is unlike any other childcare experience we have had in Soutb Tampa. We are excited to have our daughter start there soon, too!”

“We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our family has had with Primrose Carrollwood! Our children have grown so much—socially, emotionally, and academically—thanks to the engaging curriculum and supportive environment they provide. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is in a safe, nurturing place where they feel happy and excited to learn. I believe our children are better prepared and have ahead start in their next educational journey. Thank you, Primrose Carrollwood, for everything you do!”

“The staff here is like family. My children attended preschool here over 25 years ago and now my grandchildren. Most of the staff has been here for over 20 years and they are very caring and nurturing, always doing what is in the best interest of the children and their development.”

“I have had such a great experience with my daughter attending The Goddard VPK program. They are great with communications, parent involvement, and always greeted with a friendly face. We will miss being at Goddard since my daughter will be moving onto kindergarten next year. I feel that Goddard has done such a great job building a foundation to prepare my daughter for kindergarten.”

“I transferred my son and daughter here after having some issues with the previous childcare provider due to my son’s behavioral problems. I explained his issues and they willingly accept him and worked with him until the therapist came in action and his tantrums were reduced to zero. I’m especially grateful to Ms Yolanda and Ms Scarlett, my son loves them very much but he is very fond to Ms Yolanda I can’t thank them enough to love and take care of my child. Thank you so much”

“The infant teachers love our baby so much! All of them got us through our first year and I’m forever grateful. And our teacher now, Mariah, is so sweet and always takes time to tell us about our child’s day.”

“Our child has been attending Goddard for over two years, and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. From daycare to now the pre-k program which offers an excellent curriculum that supports learning and growth. Both Ms. Jasmine and Ms. Dee are incredibly professional, kind, sweet and nurturing. They create a warm and engaging environment for our little one. Both teachers do a phenomenal job!!!”

“We have had such a wonderful experience with this daycare. From day one, the staff has been welcoming, caring, and attentive, which immediately gave us peace of mind as parents. It’s clear that the teachers truly love what they do and genuinely care about each child’s growth, safety, and happiness.

My daughter feels comfortable, loved, and excited to be there, which means everything to us. The environment is clean, structured, and nurturing, with a great balance of learning, play, and social development. Communication with staff is always clear and respectful, and we appreciate how involved and informed we are about our child’s day.

We are so grateful for the positive impact this daycare has had on our daughter’s development. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and loving place for their child”

“Suncoast Academy has given me the opportunity to meet incredible children and wonderful families, who return generation after generation to our academy. It has also given me the opportunity to work with an excellent team of teachers, professional and caring at all times, ensuring that our children's stay is a happy experience. Thank you to Suncoast Academy, its teachers, and its families.
Suncoast Academy is a center where all children are well received, cared for and receive excellent learning in a safe and healthy environment. I recommend 100% Suncoast Academy.”

“My son wakes up every day with a beautiful smile on his face before going to school. Since he started the daycare, he's been motivated to learn. His first language is Spanish, and he learns a new English word every day. Thank you to teacher Mary for teaching my son, and I also thank her for her patience and love for him”

“My oldest attended this school in 2014, and we are back in 2026. It isn’t just a school it’s a family thing. Thank you for always treating my kids with love and care. Keep on doing what you guys are doing everyone in this school is great!”

“My daughter had a great experience in her 3 years at Smart Start! The teachers are so loving and nurturing, she made great friends, and she was so well-prepared for kindergarten. Highly recommend!”

“My daughter had an amazing experience here for Kindergarten Prep (VPK). Ms. Kandee was the best teacher we could ask for- sweet, patient and taught them so many new things. The school was very organized while we were there and my daughter truly enjoyed her experience.0”

“Webb Road Kinder Care is EXCEPTIONAL! From their wonderful staff, to their extensive learning environment, to their safe and child friendly outdoor fenced in play area! My son is special needs and they truly go above and beyond to make sure he is accepted, included and cared for. Miss Summer and Miss Paula (the site director or assistant site director) are absolute gems. My son's teacher is Miss Lexie, she is spectacular. Miss Yuli cares for another age group, but does the arts and crafts with the children and she is amazing as well. I cannot say enough great things about this facility. 100/10 !!”

“We’ve had our 9-month-old son at Creative World off Causeway since November, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. We truly feel like he’s more developed than other babies his age that we’ve seen, and I credit a lot of that to the attention and care he receives there every day.

The teachers are outstanding! They’re patient, engaged, and you can tell they genuinely care about the kids. It gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing he’s in a place where he’s not just watched, but actually supported in his development and learning.

We’re grateful for the team at Creative World and would absolutely recommend them to other parents looking for a safe, caring, and development-focused daycare.”

“Both infant room and preschool have great teachers. They both have curriculum of various activities and learning objectives they offer daily. Classrooms are very clean. Initially , I was having issues about the feeding schedule being followed for my baby. However, management stepped in very fast to offer help after I left a review raising my concerns. I appreciate the good communication at this center.”

“I have two children in the Daycare 3 and 5 years old and I really recommend them
They are super sweet teachers y they have and excellent communication ❤️??”

“Pepin Academies of Tampa changed our daughters life. She loves going to school now! She has loving, caring, and attentive teachers & staff who always go above and beyond for their students.It’s one of the most amazing school for children with different learning needs. Our daughter has ASD, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities, but the teachers & staff at Pepin see beyond those labels and help the child flourish academically and personally.We can’t recommend or thank Pepin Academies enough for what they’ve done for our family.”