Ay Dios mío, this is not a school--it's nothing but a money scam. The owners use Centner Academy like a front for all their other businesses. Our hard-earned parent tuition gets siphoned off to pay for the Centner family's personal stuff, like their assistants and fancy vacations. Bianca, Josh, and Jimmena have zero educational experience. They never worked in private schools or anything real in education. They are horrible, elevated, and reactive administrators--the biggest reason this school is failing. They are so toxic, unqualified, and completely out of their depth. All their own kids are enrolled here, and let me tell you, it shows the low standards, the horrible behaviors, and the chaos they allow at this school. The facilities are disgusting. They cut corners on everything. We've seen cockroaches running around, and the school is always dealing with foot-and-mouth outbreaks and sending the kids home with lice. The education is a complete joke, way worse than public school. Just outdated worksheets and old textbooks--this place is stuck in the past. The entrepreneurship program is a total farce, not modeled after the real world at all. Academics are below grade level, and class sizes blow up to 30-40 kids. Parents have no say, nothing. Run--do not walk--away from this school. It's supposed to be the "happy school," but after six years the business is still in the red, barely holding on. They keep raising tuition to cover their financial messes, and they even had to sell one of the campuses this year. The Centners are a joke when it comes to business and running anything. My child was bullied and tormented by the administration (mainly Bianca, Paulina, and Josh) for years. The Centners really need to step up or completely replace their inexperienced, uneducated admin team. Let those admins focus on their own children--Lord knows they need it. Do better for your kids. Make sure their future and success by choosing any other school. Sending lots of prayers to all the families still attending this mess. read more

Do not fall for the expensive marketing or the "mindfulness and happiness" branding this school pushes. It is a complete and total illusion. We spent an absolute fortune to send our kids here, only to watch the entire school collapse under terrible management. The teacher turnover is out of control. Our children lost multiple teachers mid-year because the faculty is horribly overworked, underpaid, and treated terribly by the administration. The leadership here--specifically Josh, Bianca, and Jimmena--have zero legitimate background or degrees in running a real K-12 school. It shows every single day in how chaotic and unaligned the classrooms are. Josh acts completely erratic and overstimulated, making decisions that make no sense, while Bianca is just a gatekeeper protecting the owners' cash flow. They clearly prioritize the administration's and owners' kids over regular, paying families. The physical environment is just as bad as the management. There are literal cockroaches in the building, which is disgusting and completely unsafe for the younger kids and preschoolers. On top of that, they are suddenly closing down a campus because they are financially unstable and running out of money. It turns out the school is basically just a front to funnel parent tuition into the Centners' personal assistants and separate, failing media companies. Look them up on Sunbiz--their business practices are incredibly sketchy. They don't care about education; they care about money. We pulled our kids out and suggest you stay far away. read more

Centner Academy is cultivating the leaders of tomorrow -- agents of change who lead with kindness, compassion, and empathy. The school is driven by authenticity; the administration, faculty, staff, and student body lead with heart. Guided by mindfulness, the school embraces individuality, allowing students and teachers alike to thrive through a collaborative and innovative cross-curricular approach that supports human connection via meaningful real-world experiences. Centner Academy's global perspective celebrates culture and a love for lifelong, limitless, learning. From six foreign-language offerings, to organic superfoods for success, a farm curriculum, exceptional mindfulness philosophy and program, a business and entrepreneurship program with school/community marketplace, brain-optimization program, and so much more this school presents an incomparable educational experience. All of this culminates to hive that is always thriving in an ever-changing world. Powered by love, it is without a doubt, "America's Happiest School." To all prospective persons, if you seek enrollment for your child(ren) and/or employment opportunities, discover Centner Academy and all they have to offer. read more

A dangerous, fake illusion. Avoid the preschool!If you are considering sending your little ones to the preschool here, please save your child and your sanity. The entire program is a fake, carefully curated illusion. Jimmena is wildly under-qualified to be overseeing a preschool environment, and the entire department is tightly controlled from the top down by Bianca and a handful of other inexperienced, incompetent leaders. They have absolutely no clue how early childhood education actually works. The campus itself is disgusting--there are literal cockroaches crawling around the building where the youngest children are supposed to be learning and playing. It is a health hazard. The administration does not care about the teachers, and they certainly do not care about regular families. The only people who get treated with any respect, safety, or care are the students enrolled who belong to the admin or the owners themselves. Everyone else is just a dollar sign used to fund their lifestyles. It's toxic, it's unsanitary, and it's a complete joke. Do not trust them with your toddlers. read more

Having been part of this school since its very beginning, it has been incredible to watch the vision grow and evolve over the past seven years. What truly makes this school special is the commitment to knowing each child as both a learner and an individual. The focus extends far beyond academics -- social-emotional growth, relationship building, and individualized support are all central to the student experience. Students are encouraged to grow in ways that honor their unique strengths, interests, and learning styles. This is a school community that genuinely prioritizes the whole child, and it's the kind of environment I would wholeheartedly recommend to families seeking a thoughtful, student-centered education. read more

Although she was barely a toddler when we moved, we were uncertain about eventually finding a school that we would love when we came to Miami from New York.  Our pre-schooler is consistently happy, engaged and stimulated here and we have found a very special and vibrant community through the school families. It goes without saying that a robust academic approach is imperative but we also appreciate the very deliberate attention given to nurturing the "whole" child which includes lessons and practices in mindfulness, carefully selected and prepared food and movement and exercise.  A curriculum that includes meaningful exposure and instruction in multiple languages is also a terrific feature. read more

As a parent, I couldn't be happier with our experience at Centner Academy. My daughter has been here since PK2 and is now heading into 4th grade. Watching her grow has been incredible--not just academically, but in the way she expresses herself with confidence, both verbally and in writing. She is challenged, nurtured, and genuinely loves learning. The healthy, delicious lunches and daily exercise are things you simply don't find at most schools. It's clear that Centner Academy is preparing students not just for the next grade, but for a successful future. We are so grateful to be part of this community. read more

Our 6 year old is going into his second year at Centner Academy and we LOVE it. I am a free thinker and I believe children learn by doing, and absorb from the quality of people surrounding them. Centner teats each child as an individual and focuses on action learning. We are also very happy with their immersive language program. My son is studying mandarin and it is his favorite class. I couldn't be more thrilled to give our son the chance to attend a school where he is surrounded by kind, caring and like minded individuals. read more

After more than 40 years in education, serving as a teacher, office manager, and principal, I can honestly say that working at Centner Academy has been one of the most rewarding experiences. It has truly been a dream to be part of a school community that values both academic excellence and the well-being of its students and staff. The supportive environment, dedicated team, and shared commitment to helping students thrive make it a truly special place to work. read more

My daughter is so happy to be a Centner academy student , she is proud of her teachers schools amenities and all staff , nothing else to ask for ! read more