Sandman Preschool Academy provides preschool, after-school and summer camp services for children ages 1 through twelve. Its age-appropriate creative curriculum includes activities based on math, language arts, science, art and cooking. The staff at Sandman is first-aid and CPR-certified, and the campus has a security-coded entrance.
The Bright Start Child Development Center offers pre-kindergarten child care and education for families in Sarasota. Bright Start is a 4 Star institution as rated by the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County, meaning it offers a consistently high level of child care and development programs. The staff at Bright Start understands that learning begins at birth, providing activities and hands-on experiences designed to foster curiosity and growth. Call the number listed or visit the Bright Start website for enrollment information.
Kinderhouse Preschool offers two-, three-, four- and 5-day programs as well as half-day options from 8am - 12:15pm. It offers breakfast, lunch and two snacks for your child. It also has after-school care, summer camps and is a VPK provider.
Forty Carrots Family Center was founded in 1993 by Betsy Kane Hartnett. Currently, the center has 10 teachers highly accredited from diverse backgrounds in early childhood education.
Admission is competitive and parents are recommend to apply in January for the September session to avoid waiting lists. Besides a preschool, the Center holds regular Events, parenting classes and interactive sessions in a creative environment. Financial aid and scholarships are available. There are two options for payment plans. There is a 5% discount for cash or check payment.
The Sarasota Family YMCA has the resources for activities for all ages. Programs for adults include fitness orientations, social outings and sports activities like basketball, racquetball, football, kick ball, tennis, swimming and soccer. Programs for children and teens include gymnastics, soccer, football, basketball, cheerleading, martial arts, T-ball, swimming, tennis and dance.
Also offering therapeutic classes on land and in the water to help with a variety of physical conditions. Group Exercise classes range from low-impact tai chi and yoga to intense cardio spinning and aerobics.
Finding a reliable place to leave your children while you go to work can be difficult. At Wooden Shoes Child Care you can rest assured that your child is in good hands. It provides lunch and a snack. All staff members have a minimum CDA license and years of experience working with young ones. It will soon be providing care for infants as well. It is located just south of Proctor Road.
This accredited private school offers a performing arts program that specializes in on-stage performance. There is a family atmosphere that provides mutual respect for students and teachers. JRA has been serving Sarasota since 1976.
Weekday School is operated by Presbyterian Church of the Covenant located on South Tamiami Trail. Weekday School provides working parents with quality childcare for children ages 1 to 4. Children attending Weekday School experience cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development in a Christian setting. Tuition ranges from $127 a week for 3 and 4 year olds to $147 a week for 1 and 2 year olds.
Stage Door Preschool is an academic and art early education school for both girls and boys showing talent and interest in the arts. Classes are offered in jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, theater performing and improv. Three-year-old programs are Tuesdays and Thursdays, while pre-kindegarten children attend a full week for half a day. Children up to 5 years old are welcome. Stage Door Studios is a separate facility where the arts-based portion of the curriculum is hosted. It has separate rooms for each program with a picture of the New York City skyline as a backdrop.
Little Scholars Preschool and Child Care Center is a creative learning and play experience with a stimulating curriculum and hands-on centers. Services are offered year-round for children, from infancy to 5 years-old, with an emphasis on early childhood development. Full-time and part-time programs are available. Parental involvement is strongly encouraged. Offerings for the children include classes in Spanish and American Sign Language. Visit the informative Web site for more information.