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!

Everything about Accel is absolute love. From their dedicated and compassionate teachers (and Ms…read more Tiffany!), to the curriculum and engaging activities with the children. Ms. Faye is beyond remarkable with our child, and when we have to advance to the next class it will be a gloomy day. I recommend this academy 10/10, for their safety protocols in place, conscientious efforts to keep children healthy and proactive approach for behavior. I will be disappointed when we leave, but happy to know our absence frees up a space for another child to enjoy the amazing beginnings they'll receive here.

Staff is amazing. My kid loves it here. Very clean and organized. When I drop her off I know she…read morewill have a great day.

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.

The teachers & staff are superb in preparing children to participate in student activities and…read morebehavior. Ask any parents who proudly witnessed success in subsequent educational endeavors. The cohorts reflect a quality of appreciating learning along with social awareness in later schooling. The facility is spotless and the equipment functional in supporting instruction & learning. The playground & outdoors well cared for and safe. Tuition is funded within the Sarasota County system. Accreditations are top-tiered.

Best school ever!!! So thankful for each and every teacher! They all are so kind and understanding…read more They love Jesus and have His will in mind for all they do. My daughter loves going to school.

Warm, welcoming church that teaches and preaches the Bible. Pastors read the Bible in its original…read morelanguages.

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