Schools near Temple Terrace, FL

“Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our daughters get excited about going to daycare here. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful to Ms. Judy and the whole team for always going above and beyond at Temple Terrace Kindercare.”

“Playtime Learning Academy is great! Miss Carmen and Miss Rita are awesome and my son loves it there. I like that Miss Carmen gives me updates on how he is doing and tells me what they did that day to learn and have fun. She is very sweet and patient with the kids. My son comes home talking about all the exercises he learns from Miss Rita and how much fun it is. Miss Rita was also our older son teacher years ago and we were so happy to see her again with our youngest. He has learned so much and is excited to go to school. He is happy with the school and the teacher.”

“Andes is truly a special place. We have been so happy with the quality of care and education for our two children ages 2 and 4 who have been attending this school for over a year now. Our kids always march happily and confidently into school and come out again with smiles on their faces. The facility is beautiful and clean, the outdoor play area is wonderfully shady and very spacious, the teachers are so loving and patient, and they serve fresh, hot lunch every day made with real wholesome foods (not processed "kid" food - this is super important to me!) and the children happily eat it. I love that they are both learning a second language and are attending a school that clearly values and nurtures diversity. The director, Mrs. Mercedes, is just wonderful. You can tell they treat the children with respect and care for them like they would their own family. The curriculum seems very broad, with the kids learning everything from table manners, to music & art, to sensory play (in addition to the standard reading, writing, numbers, etc.). The staff put so much time and effort into special events and celebrations like Halloween parades, Christmas concerts, Mother's & Father's Day parties, Graduation, etc. We toured many daycares that were closer to our home and therefore more convenient, but we are so happy with our choice to send our kids to school at Andes. It brings such peace of mind to working parents to know their kids are safe, loved, and nurtured each day.”

“I definitely would recommend this daycare to other parents as the staff is welcoming, caring and compassionate to children and parents. I am a hands on parent and love the opportunity to go and visit my children through out the day. Ms. Wendy is very understanding. I am also grateful for the teachers Ms. Maria, Ms. Shonda and Ms. Janice for their ability to understand and work with my children's learning styles. Beyond grateful for the opportunity to have my children in such a loving facility.”

“Unfortunately, this is the third daycare we have had to bring our son to in two years due to a poor experience at the first two. The Learning Experience new Tampa is hands-down, the best place we can imagine our son to be from the staff, to the owners, the teachers, it is bar none the best daycare in the area. Everyone here knows our name and our sons name and makes us all feel so welcomed every day. Thank you for all you do TLE new tampa!”

“We have had such a wonderful experience at Primrose Tampa Palms. Our children transferred over from another school & we’re so glad me made the switch, despite the increased cost!First of all the overall communication is consistent. They utilize the Procare app, email & if needed text or phone call effectively & appropriately. The team at the front desk, Ms. Woods & Ms. Anderson, always greet you with a warm smile & are real when responding to your questions. With the support of Ms. Bunch & Ms. A they consistently follow through with requests & support needed. The owners & administration help support the teachers appropriately to ensure they abide by ratios, plan fun celebrations, seem to pay reasonable wages & overall good a keeping morale up to provide a nurturing environment.Mr. Archer is on another level of helpful, happy & genuinely knows each child & helps them feel recognized & valuable.Ms. Gonzalez, the school chef, is always smiling & greets both of our children personally & with silly jokes routinely. She makes the extra effort to spend even just a few minutes with them while also being efficient in all of her other responsibilities! They also love her light up shoes!Our children are happier & thriving. The knowledge they are excited to share with us daily is impressive & their developmental skills are evolving at or above pace! This coming from an occupational therapist. I am beyond pleased with the care my children are given on a routine basis. They always come home clean & neat, like they arrived, even if their clothes had to be changed. I truly feel like they are cared for & don’t have that mom guilt when dropping them off before headed to work.Each of my children have been in 2 different classrooms, so I’d like to thank all of their teachers!Ms. Palomares & Ms. Torres were not only happy & supportive when they had our daughter but they continue to greet her with enthusiasm every chance they get! The love they have for their job shines through their smiles.Ms. Lugo has made our daughter’s transition to the new class as easy as she can by providing good energy, distractions with preferred tasks/items & great interactions. Ms. Perez & Ms. Buck are so sweet & kind with the littles too.Ms. Pittman came in to replace some of our favorite teachers & we were nervous for the change but she was fantastic! Our son still loves to stop by & give her hugs! She was a huge help in promoting his potty training too!We also really enjoyed Ms. L & Ms. Swati’s support & playfulness with the littles.Ms. P & Ms. K are helping our son learn so much. They are teaching him how to be more independent & confident in his abilities.I continue to praise this school & highly recommend them to friends & family for childcare needs.”

“The Learning Experience is awesome! My son is always excited to interact with the children and staff. It is a wonderful environment for kids to learn. Since starting, I have seen much improvement in my son's development. TLE truly care about the youth and making a difference. Thank you, TLE!”

“Recently enhanced security, enriching activities and updated tech in all the classrooms. VPK and after-school care are offered with an experienced and caring staff. Great choice for a preschool in the Forest Hills area in Tampa.”

“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.”

“I was so skeptical on taking my daughter to any school or daycare at first, but once I reviewed O2B kids and went in to do a walk through, i was greeted with smiles, kindness and caring faces. There are cameras in every angle and secure gates around the facility. The process was simple and easy. They update you throughout the day with pictures and activities on what your child is doing. I can see the development in my daughter as she is only 17 months and communicating with me more. I want to thank everyone at O2B kids in westshore for welcoming me and my daughter.”

“Nothing but good things to say about this school ! My daughter graduated VPK 3 years ago and I forgot to leave a review so here I am :). They supported and loved me as a foster mom and truly cared for our family. I have never seen school as caring as childrens academy and im so grateful to have had them the years we did!”

“I can't say enough good things about Primrose South Tampa. It was very important to me find a great school for my children especially since they were so young and going to daycare. Primrose exceeded all expectation! The staff is absolutely amazing and treats both my kids like their own! They feel so loved every single day!! On top of the love they receive, the education has been first class. Primrose's curriculum as well as the structured routine has helped my oldest transition into Elementary School very easily. I also appreciate the daily updates to include pictures! I always look forward to receiving pictures of my kids and review what they ate, how much they slept, how many diaper changes, etc. Primrose South Tampa has built a community that I feel so blessed and thankful to be apart of. I would HIGHLY recommend everyone!”

“We have two children enrolled here. We've been apart of the infant, preschool, and prek classrooms. The caring, comforting demeanor of the staff—both classroom and administrative—is what sets Primrose School of Carrollwood apart. I truly appreciate how the classroom staff communicates and keeps us informed (both in person and through the app) of the overall well-being of our children and the learning that takes place throughout the day. The other aspect that I find great value in is the curriculum’s focus upon social emotional learning. I could go on and on! We feel so fortunate to be apart of the Primrose family!”

“My daughter loves it here. Our family is very grateful to Mr. Amestyst. She is always very patient and caring towards her children! She always do the awosome job！！！Mr. Cristy is very nice and friendly！”

“BH at Hunter's Green has the biggest heart and caring mindset for its students. Our child is excited about going to school every day. The teachers are wonderful at engaging the kids and providing seasonal-appropriate instruction and care (i.e. water days in the summer, gratitude in Thanksgiving). The admin (Ms. Amy and Ms. Ricka) are committed to providing a fun and safe environment. They also take special care to make their staff feel important (they regularly host teacher-appreciation days and invite parents to join in). Because of this, there is very limited turnover (a rarity) and a lot of consistency. Our family is grateful for the whole BH HG team!”

“We love how interactive this school is! My son has been attending the school since April 2022 when he just turned three. I feel like he learns so much and it’s truly is like a school and not just a daycare. He looks forward to going to school, and I even look forward to him going to school and telling me about all the fun things he gets to do and learn. We love all of the teachers at the school, and they truly feel like family. I also can tell how passionate about teaching and learning my son’s VPK teacher, Mr. Ed is.”

“Amazing child care center. My daughter has been coming here for over a year and the ladies always make us feel like family. Very personable touches on everything they do here. You can tell these ladies really care about the children as well as the amazing work they all contribute.”

“Both of my boys attended St James Prek, so we've been at the school for 5 years total. I couldn't have asked for a better school start for them. Every teacher has been incredibly loving and focused on meeting each child's needs. The curriculum is a great blend that allows for developmentally appropriate play and also does a great job of preparing the kids academically for Kindergarten. I encourage you to go take a tour and check it out!”

“This is a fantastic location - involved staff that is present so when you drop off or pickup, you are able to speak with someone in the front staff. They love kids. All necessary food and drinks are provided. We adore the kitchen staff too! Even Ms. Jamilla (probably didn’t spell it right, sorry!) knows our kids and greets them with open arms. Sometimes there are rough drop off days and the entire team, including front & kitchen staff, is willing to help out (Kaitlin, Morgan, Meghan). They are so kind. Daily summaries are in the app, and are concise but informative. They provide pictures as well if you want them. We are grateful the Lord sent us to this location when our previous daycare unexpectedly & temporarily shut its doors.”

“Loving and engaging preschool. My daughter thrived here and was well prepared for her kindergarten experience. The staff felt like part of the family. Director and Owner Ms. Chris is amazing.”

“We love our church. It's a bit of a drive for us but completely worth it. We've tried churches closer to home but doesn't have the same feel. We are always welcomed here by staff and priests. They even knew us by name after a few visits. Our kids enjoy the faith formation classes and being apart of everything church related. It's absolutely beautiful here and we enjoy the beautiful grounds. Just when we thought we've seen everything we find out there's more to see. We've had many sacraments here from our confirmation, wedding, and our children's baptisms and first communion. Always such beautiful ceremony's and more to come.”

“This preschool was the best experience for my girls! They knew our kids so well! They made sure they were well taken care of and taught them more than what they needed to know before Kindergarten. Their VPK program was fantastic and the graduation was even more impressive. They were very family oriented and had many events that we attended with our kids. Even when my older daughter left, she still had holiday gifts waiting for her when we picked up my younger daughter. I couldn’t have asked for a better preschool. Great job Marie and Dawnelle!”

“My daughter has been attending Mother Goose since she was an infant and she is now almost 3 years old and absolutely loves it. I truly trust all of the teachers and owner here and I know that she is in great hands! All of the staff are caring and truly care about the kiddos there! Thank you, Mother Goose!”

“Have had 2 children enrolled in the school (from 2 year old through VPK and after school care). We love the teachers, the curriculum, and the extra activities they offer. It’s a close-knit group who truly care about our kids and family. Most importantly, our children love it. I have to time my pick ups because there is definitely tears if I pick them up too early - they enjoy each day so much they don’t want to leave!”

“I could honestly write a novel, but I'll keep it short. I couldn't be happier with my experience with this Kindercare. Lily, the director, and all the teachers are amazing. They're attentive to the babies/kids, have great communication, and really make me feel at ease knowing my baby is being taken care of. He gets excited when we walk through the door and that says a lot. Highly recommend!”

“Seaborn Day Schools is an exceptional place for early childhood education. The teachers are caring and dedicated to fostering a love of learning in young children. The curriculum is engaging, and the facilities are safe and well-maintained. I have seen my child thrive academically and socially since attending Seaborn Day Schools. Highly recommended!”

“Nature Classroom is awesome! You can learn many things about nature, and survival techniques. It is pretty fun. Also, you are learning while you are playing/having fun around. :)”

“we had to move to lutz area right before the start of school year and unfortunately this move have had left my little one behind, who was suppose to start VPK..Two of the assigned elementary schools were full and almost all nearby daycare's wasn't willing to enroll just for state funded program but for full day program and demanded to pay $900 - $1000 due to limited seats, except for Discovery point at Lutz Lake Fern road.Firstly We were greeted by Rachel Lewis (genuine smile- hard to find these days) and right at that moment we had to witness her help out a sick kid who literally threw up very close to her,with no hesitation but utmost kindness and care. No second thoughts, we immediately realized it was the place for us as it explained the atmosphere very well. When I had to explain that I am waiting on confirmation back from my employer about the relocation and remote job, she made arrangements to hold the free spot for us and bank check (in lieu of non refundable enrollment fees) not to be enchased and apparently she confirmed our seat the same day.Secondly, when my kid was suppose to start the following Monday, she unfortunately developed some skin infection and therefore we had to hold her back for more than couple weeks. and then when she almost recovered, my worst fear had come true and my employer revoked the privilege of working remotely and they demanded me to be onsite. Therefore finally we had to make a conscious decision to withdraw her enrollment..while I was very embarrassed initially to have this conveyed despite all that they did to us, Rachel still treated me with same respect and had the owner write a check for $150, (non refundable fee ) and immediately withdrew her from ELC portal without redeeming the state voucher even for the days she was supposed to be attending. Once again they proved they weren'tjust running a business but a genuine day care filled with empathy, true compassion, love, and most importantly commitment to value families and their circumstances.we would definitely miss them for sure and highly recommend this place with more than a 5 star rating...Our Sincere thanks and appreciation to miss Rachel Lewis..”