We started our infant daughter at 14 weeks old at this Goddard campus while on the wait list for…read morethe owners' other school which is under construction in South Tampa. We had issues starting on Day 1 when we arrived and teachers were not wearing masks in the infant room. I told my concerns to the Director at the time who assured me they would wear masks moving forward. From then on we always saw her teachers in masks. We had several other issues including a lead teacher who did not provide our daughter any tummy time for several weeks, which we only noticed was happening after she stopped rolling over at home. On several pick up days, the fill in teachers in the afternoons were also using the iPads to show videos to our daughter. We also had some communication issues with her initial lead teacher Re later to scheduled and feeding. When the school director changed from Michelle to Ashley we had a discussion and Ashley addressed all of our concerns. They also brought in a new lead teacher for the infant room - Ms. Jessica - who we really loved and still think is a great infant teacher. The final straw for us, though, was 10 weeks after enrolling when we received the attached notification via the school's app on a Monday evening without any prior notice or warning. When I went to drop off our daughter the next morning, the director confirmed that vaccinated staff and parents would not be required to wear masks although they may still choose to. From what I experienced no one was checking vaccination status at the door. I told her we weren't comfortable with it, and she said that the decision was made by the owners the day before without any warning to anyone - teachers and staff as well. We weren't comfortable with this abrupt policy change, and I took our daughter home. I wrote to the director and asked that they reconsider requiring masks for teachers and parents in the infant room, otherwise we'd have to withdraw our daughter. I don't think this is an unreasonable request. They also already require you to clean your hands and put booties over your shoes to enter the infant room - why is a mask out of the question? The owner wrote me back and said they wouldn't be changing the mask policy and understood our decision to leave the school. The abrupt policy change without warning really put us in a horrible position. Thankfully we have grandparents who live close by and can help care for our daughter while we look for another solution, but if we didn't we would have no choice but to leave our daughter in a situation that we feel is too risky at this point. As a daycare which is intended to provide childcare for working parents, the school's actions have affected my job. Their actions certainly lost my trust and confidence that their school is managed and operated with my daughters best interests in mind. I am giving the school two stars because I do think the director and many teachers mean so well and do care about your children, but I think this school is experiencing several growing pains and that their management has some learning to do re: parent communication and relations. The same owners will be running the South Tampa campus when it opens as well and so we will no longer be attending that campus.

We love this school so very much. They work hard to accommodate our toddler's food allergies and…read morespeech therapy needs. The owner even recommended an on site therapist to us when he was diagnosed. Colleen, the owner, is so organized and direct with every detail, there are no surprises. Our child is happy, hugs and loves in the staff like they're family. We are SO thrilled to be a Goddard family! The school is quick to notify if there are health concerns like Covid or RSV. This has allowed us to keep our son safe in times of higher transmission. It's true the staff doesn't wear masks, but we personally prefer that to assist with ensuring our child can communicate effectively with staff members. His previous school wore masks and that seemed to delay his learning. This school was recommended to me by a friend who's child also attends and raves about her child's teachers. Lastly, the school isn't covered in gross carpet. They have tiled / laminate flooring that can be easily sanitized. I'm a big believer that this helps keeps the kiddos safe and healthy. Tuition is paid monthly and again, everything is very up front and directly communicated. Colleen is available for any parent any time. What more could you ask for?

Great school and staff! They always answer our questions as parents. Everyone has been so kind and…read moreloving to our child! Thank you Goddard family!

The school administration often hides incidents and give false information. Recently, one parent…read morewas concerned about being misinformed about an incident and another parent was concerned about not being informed about their child knees swollen. They had another problem, where they informed that their kid should not eat pizza and they offered and gave their kid pizza. More importantly, they refuse to accept what they have done.

Everyone at TLE is so welcoming and caring. My husband and I are forever grateful for all the…read moresupport. My son is 3 years old and He never attended a daycare before , He struggle so much to adjust but Ms. Kim was and continues to be incredibly kind, loving, and supportive. Because of her dedication, my son is speaking much more and has learned so much in a very short time.

My son is 4 months old & im a new single mom and TLE made me feel so good being able to have my…read morechild there in there loving hands. These are people that love their jobs and love your children just as much as you. The staff are great & communicate very well any concerns or needs. Stacia is an excellent director. We love TLE.

We have used Childcare of Brandon for years Their VPK…read moreprogram is excellent and they are flexible with the various charter schools. The staff have always treated our children like their own.

We have been going to childcare of Brandon since May and my daughter loves it. Ms Lourdes and Ms…read moreVanessa have been the most amazing teacher and I feel like my 1 year old is learning so much. The front desk staff is amazing and really makes you feel like family. I am so happy I chose this facility for my childcare needs! I have checked out other facilities in the area and Brandon was not only the most impressive, but also the most afforadable.

All of these reviews and picture are old. I took my child out of this school. This school used to…read morebe great, but it was bought by someone who only cares about profit, and not families. Take your child anywhere else.

I've been working as a administrative assistant for creative times academy for almost a year , and…read moreoverall, it has been a rewarding experience , I have such a close bond with the kids and a great relationship with the wonderful teachers as well .

Will Definitely recommend this place. My kids been going here for few months. I was referred by one…read moreof my friends. I love the art work the kids bring home every week. They try to promote healthy eating habits, which is a great plus at this day and age of digital ads targeting kids.

When my daughter came home from this school, she had a noticeable knot on her head. We had not…read morereceived a phone call, incident report, or other notification explaining that she had been injured. When we asked the staff what happened, we were told they did not know. As her parents, we were very concerned that she was sent home with a head injury without any communication or documentation. We expected to be notified promptly so we could understand what happened and make sure she received appropriate care.

My daughter has been at Children's Nest for 2.5 years and we have had a wonderful experience there…read more The teachers and staff are so welcoming and we have made so many friends within the community. I highly recommend this daycare to parents!

Patricia Selva, the director at the Hyde park location discriminates against neurodivergent…read morechildren. Additionally, they don't have enough staff to cover the promised daily activities such as outdoor play. They keep the after school children in one room, expecting them to complete worksheets while sitting at a table quietly for hours. Although we were verbally told during our tour (and it's covered in their handbook) by Patricia that they would go outside daily to play on the playground, they never did. There was always an excuse. It was too hot or not enough staff to watch the kids. For a neurodivergent child, this is a must. After sitting in a class all day, they need to get their energy out. My son, repeatedly got in trouble because he was saying potty words (poop, pee, balls) while sitting idle in the classroom. When we addressed it with the director she said "all the other children are angels, except yours. He must be learning this inappropriate language at home." As she was telling me this, another child approached my son and punched him in the stomach. When I pointed that out to her, she said "I didn't see anything." Patricia was looking for any reason to remove my child from the center because he didn't fit the definition of normal. I called to inform Trent Crouch who oversees children's nest he said "there is nothing I can do, Patricia has been with us a long time." It saddens me that our community is unwilling to help children that are neurodivergent. In this case, children's nest did not live up to their promises of keeping the kids active. They looked for reasons to discipline my child and ignore the bullying behaviors of other kids. Patricia and Trent should be ashamed of how they treated my son and learn how to help kids of all abilities,

Where do I even begin? My connection with Discovery Point started years ago when I worked there as…read morea teenager, and I absolutely loved being part of such a caring environment. Now, as a mom, it means so much to have my own daughter attending the very place I trusted and loved. Choosing the right childcare was one of the most important decisions I could make, and Discovery Point has exceeded every expectation. From the warm smiles and friendly greetings every morning from Melissa, Erica, and Stacey, to the genuine care shown by the entire staff, we always feel welcomed and valued. One of the things I appreciate most is the communication. I always know what's happening with my daughter throughout the day, which gives me so much peace of mind. Watching her learn, grow, and thrive here makes me incredibly proud and grateful. I truly couldn't recommend Discovery Point more. If you're looking for a place where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged every day, this is it. 10/10 I highly recommend Discovery Point!

Have you ever gone swimming in ocean?? Well, this isn't the ocean!!! This is the best day care…read moreever!!!! My daughter (McKinsley appletart) loved it here and even got 5 Bucs from the cafeteria as well, guess that pays for my 20 coins on candy crush! LOL!!! But in all seriousness, this day care made a southern mama PROUD. Hope you consider taking your kidlin to Discovery point!! - Rebecca Appletart, OUT!!