I am a teacher in the Sarasota School District. My son did a week of camp this summer with Capo…read morekids and really enjoyed himself. I first learned about Capo kids when I saw a group of their campers at Urfer park earlier this summer. (Each day of camp includes a different field trip, such as the park, bounce house, laser tag, pool, etc.) I was immediately impressed by not only the kindness and camaraderie the children showed to one another, but also by the incredible maturity and aptitude of the two counselors I saw in action. I liked what I saw so much that I asked the counselor who they were, and went right online to check out what their program was all about. What I had witnessed at the park all made perfect sense when I read about the values instilled within this martial arts summer camp, such as the importance of having a good attitude and character, making the right choice, giving 100%, doing the right thing, and so on. On his first day of camp, I continued to be dazzled as another young boy greeted my son with a smile and a handshake and showed him where to put his things. The counselors were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I felt very comfortable that I was leaving him in good hands. Each day my son came home happy and tuckered out. By the end of the week he had learned some fun new martial arts moves that he was very excited to show off. We both look forward to future classes and camps with Capo Kids!

Do your research on the teachers before you send them here. If your fine with "woke" teachers than…read morethis is the place for you! My son was a left handed kid and somehow now a right handed boy. My boy never noticed or commented on skin color until after attending this school. Also when my boy came home with bruises, why would you all not find it a priority to get me a copy of the daily video surveillance unless you all caused the bruise. If you weren't responsible for it, wouldn't you want to get that video out ASAP?? They will come off supper happy and excited to teach your kiddos, once they have your $$ that will all change. Everything above is my personal experience, so do your own research. The photo below is my sons bruise, and one of the "teachers"

My children love the Goddard School. The staff is caring and professional. The school is organized…read moreand clean. My children have made tons of friends and developing so much since starting at Goddard. I highly recommend

My kids Love it. The teachers really CARE and it shows. It's comforting, dropping your kid off to…read morethe school. Daily updates are great. Communication great.

This is our second year at Goddard. I love Diane and Quinn and we have had amazing, caring and…read moreloving teachers. The things our toddler learns - nothing short of amazing. I'm thankful for such a wonderful preschool so close to our home.

I'm a first time mom and very picky about who is with my child while I'm at work during the day. I…read moreused to teach two year olds in preschool and I know how hard it is for an establishment to keep the numbers at the state standards. We have had THE BEST experience with the Goddard School. I enrolled my son in the infant classroom when he was around 9 months old. The growth and learning my child saw within the first month was unbelievable! He was doing baby sign language to tell us he wanted "more" milk, or food before he could even crawl. It was amazing. The dedication each of the teachers has for each child is unlike any other I have ever seen. We stayed with them until he was 1 when we ran into some financial issues. This school is pretty pricey, but it's worth every cent. They worked with me to try and keep us there, and I wish we could have stayed. Unfortunately, I had to take him out for almost a year. It was very sad. Then life went back up again and we were able to take him back to school part time. They remembered his name, my name, my husbands name, and even the cars we drove. Diane and Josh are so super nice, and just overall good people. Ms. Jasmine is too (My son LOVES her). Going back was a relief. I never worried about him being okay, and they always kept the lines of communication open to us. Ms. Liza and Ms. Quinn were amazing and got my son back up to speed in no time. My son is two now and potty training in Ms. Debbie and Ms. Jessica's classroom. They have been nothing but supportive and have always been there to answer any questions I may have in terms of what's normal behavior, how he is advancing, and just to giggle about the silly things he does. He even speaks spanish now too! Every day I receive a report that breaks down the different things they have done that day and what part of development it's for. They also break down how much lunch he ate, how long he napped, and his potty habits. There is even a little section where they write a sweet little moment my child had during the day: "Today (child) had so much fun kicking the soccer ball to his friends! He kept on yelling go team go!" Honestly, it's the best school in the area. I wouldn't dream of taking my child anywhere else. He's excited to go to school. He's excited to learn. He doesn't cry when we get there, he was immediately comfortable when taking him back after the break. I am so thankful for The Goddard School and what they have done for me and my family. All of the teachers there are amazing and so good with each age group. We are lucky to have a school like this!

Their curriculum is very good. Hands on Montessori and Abeka combined. They do individualized…read morelearning vs a big class. My two children attend here, and we absolutely love it. We were a little hesitant about separating them at first, but for now they're in the same class and both adore their teachers. They come home singing Christian songs and are currently learning Bible poems. The facility is clean and well cared for, and they've recently purchased the building, so they're in the process of updating and upgrading everything,which is amazing to see. It's also part of a biblical, gospel-centered church, which gives us confidence that our children are being taught the true Word.

From the owner: A Christ-Centered Preschool & Daycare for Children Ages 1–5 in Bradenton, FL…read more Generation Preschool Academy is a loving, faith-based daycare and preschool dedicated to discipling the next generation through early biblical foundations. We provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment where children grow spiritually, academically, and socially. Our teachers are caring Christian educators who guide little ones through Bible stories, worship, prayer, and creative learning. We believe every child is uniquely created by God and deserves a joyful start in life. Our curriculum blends Christian values with early education standards to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. With small class sizes, engaging activities, and daily opportunities to explore and learn, your child will thrive in both faith and knowledge. Join a community where faith, family, and education come together. 📞 Call us at (941) 260-3228 or visit our website to schedule a tour or enroll today. Someone from our friendly staff will respond promptly.

My son has attended La Petite in Sarasota since was 6 months. He is 7 now and does the after school…read moreprogram. He loves it! And the staff has become like family helping him success in all aspects! :)

I scheduled a tour at a certain time once I got there I rang the door bell which one lady was by…read morethe door just looked at me and walked away. It took them about 5 minutes to let me and my 9 month old in after just staring at me to tell me they can't give me a tour after I booked it and to try again someone other day next week and once I said no thank you the guy sounded really happy and was like "okay thank you have a great day " this day care absolutely seems horrible the staffing is rude just think about how they would be to your babies.

The worst of the worst. While I genuinely appreciated my son's teacher, Samantha, the facility…read moreitself consistently failed to follow basic childcare protocols. Parents are frequently contacted and asked to pick up their children for reasons such as mild fussiness or teething--both of which are normal and expected developmental stages for infants. This pattern suggests a lack of preparedness to appropriately care for young children. Along with them not having enough staff, which typically turned into needing your child picked up or the daycare closing due to not being within ratio. I would not recommend this facility and advise parents to invest their money elsewhere. I received a picture of 102 fever from my child.. I rushed him to the doctor to find out he has no fever at all. A terrible facility stay far away.

From the owner: We care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years…read more Unlike most daycare centers in the area, we offer breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. We accept ELC for both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Aimee, the facility owner and director, has over 20 years of experience. We are an intimate family owned and operated daycare.

We recently made the decision to withdraw our child from this daycare after raising concerns about…read morethe quality of care and overall experience. What followed was extremely concerning. Shortly after communicating our decision, a report was made regarding alleged issues involving our household. The matter was reviewed and dismissed immediately with no findings. While we understand that childcare providers are mandated reporters, the timing and handling of this situation were deeply troubling and raised serious concerns about judgment and professionalism. It is also worth noting that the staff member we had raised concerns about was no longer employed at the center within a few weeks of those concerns being brought forward. This experience completely undermined our trust in the center and its leadership. Families should feel confident that concerns will be handled constructively and responsibly unfortunately, that was not our experience here. We strongly encourage other parents to ask detailed questions about how concerns are addressed and escalated before enrolling

We discovered The Learning Cottage in 2022 after it was recommended to us by a colleague. After…read moredoing our best to care for our daughter at home during the pandemic, we realized we were unable to meet her educational and developmental needs. Our initial tour of The Learning Cottage left us feeling completely confident that this was the best place for our family (a feeling we had yet to experience at many other centers). We were thrilled when a part time spot opened in the JPI classroom and were able to quickly transition into a full time role. Within just a few weeks our daughter's speech and excitement to learn blossomed and she has continued to excel at The Learning Cottage. She was speaking incessantly, making friends, and having fun! She (and we) absolutely adore her teachers and their commitment to each child's academic and socioemotional development is obvious. We are so grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community and don't want to think about what we'll do when it's time to move on!

I absolutely love this preschool for my two-year-old! Everybody is so nice from the teachers, the…read moredirector, and the ladies at the desk when you first walk into the door. And they make you feel like you're one big family! I'm so happy I choose Forty Carrots for my little one :)

Excellent preschool! I am a teacher here at Circle of Friends Preschool and love coming to work…read moreeveryday. We have the best families and amazing teachers. We have an outstanding ptogram that nurtures the development of the children in our care. Our campus is beautiful and it just feels so homey. I love working with such kind and caring women. If you are looking for a good quality and nurturing preschool, you've found it here.

Several of my friends kids have attended this wonderful daycare Center. Staff is very caring and…read morecompassionate with the children. I highly recommend all parents to consider this daycare center!! Marcia P.