Like our children, La Petite is growing, learning and adapting to new securities, activities, and…read morecurriculum. I have had issues in the past and that will always be a thing anywhere you go. The new director is a god sent and I love my sons teachers, they are amazing and show my son so much love and support. Which is what I always worry about when im not present. We would recommend highly. Whether you are a stand off mom or a helicopter mom. This place is for you. My son loves it and I love that I get updates and photos of my son beautiful happy face.

My daughter gets excited to come to daycare here. The teachers remember her individual needs and…read morewants, and work hard to engage the kids in learning every day. She also loves the food! I love being able to view a livestream of her classroom anytime through their app, and getting daily updates and photos of her day. I also love that they make sure there are books for kids to access any time in every classroom. They have a great outdoor area and indoor gym too. Attending La Petite North Port is a wonderful experience for our family.

They go above and beyond! I recently toured their facility and it's one of the best I've seen, and…read moreI looked at a few in n North Port and Venice. I watched the teachers in the classroom and the amount of enthusiasm and care they have is the best, they engage with all of the children. Three year olds were reading aloud! I had been told by several parents that they are the best Pre-K, and now I know why! I can't wait to see what my child learns at Kindergarten Prep!

The Starfish Academy needs to be shut down and reviewed for ethical violations. My experience has…read morebeen horrific and it has given me an alarming concerning for the families who bring their children to Starfish Academy. I removed my child from enrollment multiple times (as her attendance is a violation of our families Parenting Plan), yet the facility is so desperate for headcount that they allow for her to be dropped off by her father, despite multiple attorneys, judges, and even a mother requesting for this to stop. Their staff has been absent upon check ins and front desk unaccountable. There are dangerous play spaces that lack cleanliness, and don't even have sunshades to protect against the Florida sun. The rooms that have no windows and smell of fecal matter. Also, they have unaccounted for adults "work with' children, blurring the line between mental health facility and daycare. My child was injured multiple times, and even with fever without the school notifying me. I would think twice about this facility as it is unsafe and I've personally found it to be functioning without ethics.

We feel so grateful to have found The Starfish Academy! We toured most of the preschools in the…read morearea from North Port to Sarasota. As first time parents, we had extremely high standards for our child's first school experience. Most of the schools were very underwhelming, with crowded classrooms and not the cleanest of environments. After we toured Starfish, I couldn't wait to ask for an application. The class sizes are perfect, small, tailored so you know your child is getting the one on one attention they need and deserve. The teachers are so, so warm and inviting. They made us feel like home. The school is extremely clean, organized and we especially loved their montessori style learning centers. Our son receives speech and occupational therapy which they have on site. No longer did we have to pick him up early from school to run around trying to get to all of his appointments. His therapists are literal angels! The amount of progress he has made since starting at this school is something we could have only dreamed of. You can tell that every team member is truly invested in the children's growth. They don't bat an eye at helping with potty training, trouble with naps, picky eating etc. They have always been more than willing to help with anything we suggest and with open arms and a smile. We cannot recommend the Starfish Academy enough. It's exceeded all of our expectations and more

We can't say enough great things about Bloom Academy-Punta Gorda! We had heard wonderful reviews…read morebefore moving here and were excited to enroll our daughter--and it has exceeded every expectation. Having experienced other daycares, we can confidently say Bloom is exceptional. From the office staff to the teachers, every interaction has been positive and welcoming. Our daughter has been part of several classes--Yellow Canaries and Green Geese 1 & 2--and each has provided a nurturing, engaging environment. We especially appreciate the thoughtful daily activities, consistent communication, and regular updates with photos. Everything is well-documented, which gives us great peace of mind. Most importantly, it's incredibly reassuring to know our daughter is not only happy and having fun, but is also safe, genuinely cared for, and learning every day. We are so grateful to be part of the Bloom community!

Bloom Academy was an EXCELLENT preschool for our 4 year old granddaughter!! I put her on the…read morewaitlist when she was one year old. Just before my granddaughter turned 4 on 8/1/2021, Bloom contacted us with an opening! Everything about Bloom was great from the teachers to the learning to security to activities to food! Our granddaughter learned SO much!! She graduated having learned to write the alphabet, numbers, write her name and other words, count to 40, socialize and so much more!

The school is very secure. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The teachers teach the…read moredaily/weekly lesson through Art, Science, and Math. My granddaughter has us praying before every meal even in restaurants! I love the 3/4 teachers they are extremely nurturing and patient with the kids. We get daily updates and photos throughout the day too, through the app they use.

They literally kicked my 4 year old out of the school with NO pre warning for throwing a tantrum 2…read moredays in a row. This school is a joke, all of the teachers that work there don't attend the church and aren't Christian. All they care about is money and not developing your child. The Director Cynthia goes on a power trip and decides on her own to kick kids out the of daycare. Very very unprofessional and just in time for Christmas. Do not go here you will regret it.

What a wonderful change I have seen in my children in such a short time of going here!!! I love the…read morestaff they truly make you feel like family. This school is a great place to send your children my kids have learned so much.

Fantastic school! A lot has changed since opening. Small classroom sizes, adorable unique…read moreclassrooms! Warm family environment with a focus on Christian values.