It's been about a year since we enrolled our son at Harbor View and we're just as thrilled now as…read morewe were when we started. He was one when he first joined and was in Ms. Kateri's class. She was absolutely wonderful and made our transition so smooth. Her warmth, patience and attentiveness made a lasting impression on both our son and us. Now, he's two and in Mrs. Shee Shee's class,and we're still loving everything about Harbor View. The care and connection she has with the kids is so special and our son continues to thrive under her guidance. He looks forward to going to daycare every day, which truly says it all. We're also so happy that after attending the grand opening and sharing our excitement, two of our friends enrolled their own kids here too. Now they all attend together!

Harbor View restored my husband and I's faith in childcare centers after we experienced a nightmare…read moreexperience elsewhere. They are so attentive, genuinely care about our son's development, and he leaves raving about his day when we pick him up. There is something to say about peace of mind in this world when it comes to our kids, and HarborView is a reflection of that. If you're thinking of a daycare, I couldn't recommend Harbor View enough!

Outstanding Daycare! My wife initially chose Bee's Knees…read moremainly for it's close proximity to our house, but what a lucky choice! Andrew has been attending Bee's Knees for almost a year now and we couldn't imagine a better place; the staff is warm and friendly-truly everyone is treated like family. the Instructors are great, the facility is kept in impeccable clean and the kids are always kept engaged and involved.

I must say my daughter has been at this school for about a month and she loves it!!! She is so…read morehappy to get up and go to preschool everyday. I love watching her grow and this was a big step for her and so glad to have found this school with a great caring staff. I would recommend this school by far awesome!!! Thank you.

We considered many options for our son's education, and we knew that this was the most critical…read moredecision when it comes to his early, formative years. As soon as we made contact with the Waldorf School of Tampa Bay, we knew that we had found something unique. My son and I were introduced to the school through the Merrily We Meet parent/child classes, taught by one of the most delightful educators you'll ever meet - Ms. Connie. She provides a beautiful introduction to Waldorf education through modeling, singing, simple handwork, puppetry, article/book discussions, and so much more! If you are interested in learning more about Waldorf education, this is such a lovely way to start. I will forever treasure the early days when I was able to attend class with my son! I shared everything I learned with my husband, who did some more research and went to tour the school with me. We saw the campus (it's magical), talked to the administration and faculty, asked tons of questions about curriculum and safety and social emotional well-being, and left the tour feeling so relieved that we had found a school where we felt our son could have the space and guidance to thrive; not just academically, but also physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Fast forward to the end of our son's first year in the early childhood program and we cannot be happier. He is excited to go to school every morning. He has lots of free play inside and outside, circle time, a healthy and hearty organic snack prepared by his teachers, and plenty of opportunities to socialize in different settings - from outside in the sandbox, to inside playing with toys, to around the table sharing a meal. He loves his teachers, and we do too! They have been very helpful in sharing ways that we can support our son's first year in school. We treasure the fact that they honor our son's current stage of childhood and respect him as a unique individual. In addition to our son's day to day happiness with his teachers and classmates, we have learned what it means to participate in a school that nurtures not only it's children, but entire families! We have had many opportunities to become involved in our school community through the parent council and through monthly parent education sessions presented by various teachers. Topics are always inspiring and range from nourishing a child's imagination, to how art feeds science, to creating loving boundaries, and many more. We have felt so welcomed and respected by the entire community throughout our first year as a Waldorf family. And we've learned a lot, too! In summary, my child is safe, well cared for, and respected at his school. His teachers know what is developmentally appropriate for his age and for him as a person, and they guide him accordingly. The teachers, administrators, and parents all support each other and the result is this peaceful, thriving, magical little community beneath the oak trees in Palm Harbor, FL. A place where learners are exposed to rigorous academics alongside the arts, plenty of time to explore and play and move their bodies, instruction in multiple languages, hands-on experiences, and countless opportunities to think critically. And I'm so glad that we get to be a part of it!

Was a skeptic on Waldorf education before coming here. But now my kids actually have a love for…read morelearning, and can compose themselves in public without needing an iPad stuck to their faces. You reap what you sow and I'm very happy with the direction my kids are going.

Hello anxious parent! (I mean who else is going to read this review?)…read more You're probably checking Yelp because you're getting ready to decide where to send your little one for daycare/preschool/VPK. It's stressful, isn't it!? My son was in an in home daycare I loved from 12 weeks old but as he approached 4, I knew I was going to be faced with a very difficult decision. Where do I send him next? He has a September birthday so I wanted him to go to someplace I could count on for VPK eventually. But I also needed to feel confident in their leadership, the curriculum, and the facility itself. We toured many places and met with several directors but nothing felt "right" other than Ohana. Here are our reasons! 1. Location. For us, this is close to our house so my son doesn't spend an hour in the car each day. 2. Cost. Their tuition is very reasonable for the area! 3. Staff. Kara, the director, is super chill, has a masters degree, and just leaves you with the feeling that your kid will be in good hands. She was great during the tours and answered all of our questions. My son's teacher is also great. Ms. Amber is communicative, positive, loving, and helpful. 4. Curriculum. They provided me the info on their curriculum so I could do my own research. This was helpful as we chose between preschool because I knew what to expect educationally. 5. Facility. The preschool is CLEAN and cute! (I mean who doesn't love turtles!?) 6. Reasonable expectations. They are realistic about what to expect from kids behaviorally and developmentally. They don't call you for every little thing. They don't send your kid home because he sneezed twice. They get the woes of a working parent. 7. The extras. They have a provider come in to teach soccer (at an extra cost), they do school pictures, they do class birthday parties, they encourage parental involvement (reasonably), they have special theme days. They keep it fun! 8. 2 months in my son is SO HAPPY. He asks to go everyday. Even on days they're closed he wants to go to school. He loves his teacher. He's made friends. He's learning quickly. We definitely made the right choice! If you want more info or to ask more questions feel free to message me! Love, A no-longer-anxious-parent

You TRULY feel like family at Ohana ! Both my 3YO and 1YO are at Ohana and it is truly the best!…read moreAnd trust me, we have tried A LOT of daycares throughout these short 3 years-and we won't go anywhere else! The teachers and staff truly care about your children, as if they were their own! I cannot say enough good things about this place. A true gem in the heart of Palm Harbor when it comes to your child's everyday care.

The only positive here is the teachers--they are dedicated and hardworking despite the environment…read morethey're stuck in. Unfortunately, the ownership and direction of this place are deeply disappointing, and it's impossible to support leadership that shows such a lack of responsibility and professionalism.

Unfortunately, we were disappointed to say the absolute least with the infant room. The ratio of…read morechild:teacher is 6:2- with another floater- the standard, but you can tell that they are overwhelmed. After picking up my child early, I got to see what goes on in the middle of the day. While I don't think this was out of the norm for infant care, I was surprised at what was happening. My child (of 3 months old) along with another child was lying on the ground in the drop off section where people take off shoes and was attempting to feed himself a bottle, absolutely covered in milk. The teachers were busy warming bottles/ changing diapers/ trying to tend to the 6 screaming children. After picking my child up off the ground and cleaning him up myself, I was given previous bottle- still 3/4 full. While I understand that a baby will not always finish a bottle, I was not okay with the fact that he normally would have had 12 ounces by this point of the day, and he'd only had 6 total. I did not say anything to the teachers, as they really didn't have time to chat (they prefer communication via their app). I sat in the parking lot of the center and finished feeding him. He was starving. I have no idea how much he actually drank since he I witnessed him attempting to feed himself. When we got home, he took another 8 ounces. After talking to other parents- they said that it wasn't totally out of the ordinary and that if they didn't have to do infant care, they wouldn't. When we ultimately decided to pull him out of daycare and picked his stuff up, it smelt of very strong cleaning chemicals. If you have to do infant care, this place checks the box, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it. I'm not one to post poor reviews, but I wish I would've known what it was all about. So here it is.

Worst daycare around! Do not trust. The management neglects the children and plays favorites…read moretowards certain families. I reported them to the state and they got in trouble. They just informed me that my 2 year old son is no longer welcome at their daycare because they got in trouble. It is absolutely sick how this daycare is run. Also they were firing staff because staff tried to inform parents about the Covid 19 out break at their school. Kayla is the worst!

Today is my granddaughters last day here and after 4 years here she has grown from a very shy baby…read moreinto a soon to be kindergarten social butterfly. The teachers and staff are over the top great ! The "school" has kept her engaged and she has learned so much. As first timers with preschool it was comforting to be able to watch her in the classroom by cameras at the office to see how she adjusted to moving into different classrooms as she got older.They have a jungle bus for the kids to learn coordination once a week this is one of HER many reasons she loved the place. We even looked into redistricting just to keep her at this daycare. If your looking for daycare I highly recommend this one

My son has been going there since he was like 7 months and never had any issues. He is two now and…read morehe loves going to school I could actually leave him and be at peace with myself they are all great. We love Ms. Trisha and Ms. Kelly they really go out the way for my son and I really appreciated it. Very goo center.

My daughter is so happy here! She never fusses or has a tantrum when I drop her off like she would…read moreat the last daycare. She is also autistic and usually keeps to herself but she seems to actually engage with the kids in her class! The staff is wonderful with her and understanding of her ASD. The Communication is great, I get updates throughout the day on the app and email! This place has made a difference in her in such a short time! So glad we came here!

My daughter loves this school so much she has been here since 2022..she graduated from the VPK…read moreclass in May and thanks to the wonderful teachers and Ms Nancy, my daughter is ready for kindergarten..I highly recommend this academy for the wonderful staff and for its great learning environment!we will miss all the teachers especially Ma Cheryl and Ms Nancy!

my grandson loves his teacher, Miss Sheryl, and had such a good time at the Saint Paddy's day…read moreparty. They put on last Friday, especially fun, was the leprechaun that came into the classroom and made a "mess while they were out on the playground. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone. anne m.