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1011 GREENHOLLOW LN VALRICO, FL

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10 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Valrico, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Valrico, FL. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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Available now until 6:30 PM today

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1283 BLOOMINGDALE AVE VALRICO, FL

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11 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Bloomingdale in Valrico, FL offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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Preschool

Available now until 6:00 PM today

10025 CRISTINA DR RIVERVIEW, FL

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11 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Riverview, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Riverview, FL. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
Child care

Available now until 6:30 PM today

808 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE BRANDON, FL

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12 mi

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At La Petite Academy on West Bloomingdale Ave, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Brandon, FL. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
Child care

Available now until 6:30 PM today

503 N PALMER ST PLANT CITY, FL

17 mi

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We are a new preschool located in the heart of Downtown Plant City. Our facility offers bright classrooms with a large mulch free playground. We offer a faith based environment with smaller classroom sizes.
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Preschool
Faith based
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Developmental (play-based)

Available now until 6:00 PM today

6075 S FLORIDA AVE LAKELAND, FL

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18 mi

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Bright Imaginations Private Preschools of Lakeland welcomes you and your child to a nurturing, accredited learning environment. We have grown to 2 locations in South Lakeland to meet the demand of quality childcare in the Lakeland Area. Our history dates back to 2007. Since that time Bright Imaginations has provided quality childcare for families for over 18 years and graduated over 800 preschoolers into Polk County public, private and magnet school systems; with school readiness rates…
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Libby L. says "I love that they are not just a daycare but a teaching facility. My son loves his teacher and he is learning all the things he will need for kindergarten. The center does lots of fun activities and sensory play. "
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Preschool

Available now until 5:30 PM today

1108 GOLDFINCH DR PLANT CITY, FL

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18 mi

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Kelly H. says "We love STEAM! All of the teachers there are wonderful. We have been there almost two years now and each of the teachers know my daughter even if they haven't had her in their class! I sent my 5 year old there over the summer and he had the best time with all of their summer activities! They really do treat us like family and we can't imagine going anywhere else! "

Available now until 6:00 PM today

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16641 FISHHAWK BLVD LITHIA, FL

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7 mi

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As a top-rated early education center serving the Fishhawk and Lithia communities, we provide exceptional, premium-quality childcare and early learning in a safe, nurturing environment. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll notice the care and attention that have gone into creating a space where children can thrive—designed by dedicated educators who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality. Our school features bright, engaging classrooms and two private…
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Yhoanis D. says "Ebenezer Academy truly deserves 5 stars. Every day, you can see the love, dedication, and effort that each teacher puts into creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can grow and thrive. Their outstanding educational curriculum goes far beyond traditional classroom learning. Rather than focusing solely on paper-based activities, they create meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to discover, explore, and become the best version of…
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Preschool
Reggio emilia
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Montessori

16641 FISHHAWK BLVD LITHIA, FL

7 mi

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16641 FISHHAWK BLVD LITHIA, FL

7 mi

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Our mission is to serve the total emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and creative needs of your child through love and understanding. Our warm environment, devoted teachers, and well-rounded curriculum based on a variety of educational philosophies all aim to instill an early love for learning in our children. We provide a structured, balanced curriculum including VPK that embraces both the whole child and each child's individual needs, holding to the highest standards in child care and…
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13006 WILLOW GROVE DR RIVERVIEW, FL

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8 mi

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We believe in learning by doing. We believe in trying new things. Our literacy-rich environment with highly-trained staff offers a superior program that will make your child kindergarten ready. Our Nationally Accredited curriculum focuses on giving children a variety of experiences in the classroom as well as on the playground to build strong circuits in the brain. We embrace the education and development of each child and assist our parents in providing a loving, nurturing space filled with…
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Care Member says "I love it here! The classrooms are amazing as well as the curriculum. Love it Love it ! My son will be coming here in August :)"
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9826 Cristina Dr Riverview, FL

10 mi

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Hello Parents: I am Licensed home day care provider in the Riverview, FL area. I have worked in child care for over 27 years. I have my early childhood education and used to work as an Assistant Director at La Petite Academy for 6 years before starting my own business in childcare. I have a 500 square foot built in day care room for the children and an outdoor playground for them to play, learn, and grow. Also, provide time during the week for craft activities, reading time, and games.…

10025 Cristina Dr Riverview, FL

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10 mi

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What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools…
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Sara M. says "I highly recommend this daycare! My twins have been going to La Petite Riverview for 2 years now. We went through the transition of directors but they found the right one! Cathy is very experienced and truly cares about the families & kids. My daughter has autism and recently started the ELPP program at Sessems. La Petite allows part time care, where most daycares do not. Hillsborough county schools would not shuttle my daughter because La Petite was "too far." Ms. Cathy went…
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11616 BOYETTE RD RIVERVIEW, FL

11 mi

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We Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten Success. O2B Kids Riverview is now open! You can enroll your child's spot at our newest school. Serving Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, & VPK children, our Riverview, Florida location will provide a literacy-rich environment with highly-trained staff to create a superior program that will help get your child ready for school.Our Preschool program focuses on giving children a variety of experiences in the classroom as well as on the playground to build strong…
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10471 ALDER GREEN DR RIVERVIEW, FL

11 mi

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Join the O2B Kids Family Welcome to O2B Kids South Creek, currently under construction. Education begins at birth! You are your child’s first TEACHER! Make O2B Kids your child’s first SCHOOL! Our integrated learning model has put Child-Directed Play at the center of our educational philosophy with Teacher-Directed Lessons and Outdoor Enrichment experiences also included in our everyday learning cycle. We can't wait for you to come and take a tour soon! This school participates in VPK, a…

1094 BLOOMINGDALE AVE VALRICO, FL

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11 mi

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We are a private Christian preschool that lovingly takes care of children 6 weeks - VPK. Safety and security are very important to us. We have a double coded entrance that ensures only authorized people have access to our children. We are a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) school in partnership with USF. We Believe the school/family relationship is very important and we communicate using a tool named Procare. We also think social skills are as important as education! We…
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jenny R. says "My son was in the VPK program at Peacock’s Plume. His VPK teacher was absolutely amazing and we adored her. She taught my son so many things on so many levels. She is no longer with that company. I also liked Missy, the woman at the front desk. She seemed to want more and do more for the center. We moved to Florida late August, early September of 2022, after the school year started. We did not have many options for a program for my son. This was mainly our only option in the…
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Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic

10022 CRISTINA DR RIVERVIEW, FL

11 mi

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Developmental (play-based)
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1720 S SAINT CLOUD AVE VALRICO, FL

11 mi

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Education is exploration. It is a journey that can take you anywhere. At Pathways Learning Academy, we show children the path that begins that journey. This is an education for the 21st century, grounded in nurturing care, experienced teachers, and quality curriculum. With our high standards, we strengthen their confidence, spark their interest, and guarantee their preparedness. We impart strong values such as exploration, imagination, and determination. Through STEAM, we provide learning…
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2908 BELL SHOALS RD BRANDON, FL

12 mi

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AT KINGZ KIDZ CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL WE BELIEVE EACH CHILD HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BRING SOMETHING UNIQUE AND SPECIAL INTO THE WORLD. BY HAVING A RESPECTFUL AND CARING BOND WITH BOTH THE STUDENT AND THE FAMILY, WE AS A SCHOOL ARE ABLE TO CREATE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A WONDERFUL EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS. LOCATED IN BRANDON, JUST BLOCKS BETWEEN BLOOMINGDALE AND LUMSDEN AVE. WE HAVE SMALL CLASSROOM SIZES FOR THAT ONE-ON-ONE ATTENTION IN A SAFE EDUCATIONAL CENTER.
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Preschool
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)

10030 MATHOG RD RIVERVIEW, FL

12 mi

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Kid’s Community College® offers a first-class nurturing and learning environment that prepares students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow. We are dedicated to the well-being and educational success of every child. Families can expect a warm welcome, a safe environment with caring and knowledgeable staff that positively engage with each child and have transparent communication with parents. What makes us unique are low classroom ratios, seasoned staff, individualized learning/care in an…
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 8 listed pre-k schools

7397 - La Petite Academy of Valrico

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

Kiddie Academy of Bloomingdale

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

7405 - La Petite Academy of Riverview

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the…

- Carla C.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Lithia, FL

Pre-k programs in Lithia, FL offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Lithia, FL, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Lithia, FL typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Lithia, FL programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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