Castles of Imagination provides childcare services. Each child is evaluated and placed in a group according to their ability rather than age. Founded in 2001, it is a nationally recognized and accredited school. Tours of the facility are available.
This interdenominational private school caters to children with special needs, offering both general and special education classes for elementary and middle school aged children alike. Run by Principal Doreen Radder, the Lighthouse's motto is, "We help students find their way."
Founded in the 1990s on the belief that "all children, no matter what their learning style or disability, should have the opportunity to attend a school that offers hope and faith which overcomes every obstacle," Lighthouse also offers therapy (speech, occupational and behavioral); tutoring sessions for all ages and subjects with a degreed teacher; supervised after-school care; and an activity-filled (movies, bowling, skating) summer camp.
Call or log onto their website to schedule a tour and/or determine if your family qualifies for one of the two scholarships offered – the McKay Scholarship and Step-Up for Students Program, both approved by the Florida Department of Education.
Happy Day Pre-school is a daycare and school for young children. For more information about enrollment and services, call the number provided.
Mintz Elementary School celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2011. The school is named in memory of Linda Hortense Mintz, a former teacher and principal. Not quite ready for it first school year, the school opened in August 1991 on the campus of Kingswood Elementary, a school that Mintz was built to help relieve, thanks to the booming growth of the Greater Brandon community. The school opened in its Heather Lakes development location two months later.
The school has a nautical theme; its mascot is the Mariner and its colors, red, blue and white. With its initials, H.M.S., the school's administration thought its was reminiscent of the British Navy, which led to the Mariner selection.
Uniforms are voluntary at Mintz. The school's vision is to "develop leaders, one child at a time." The school's exceptional student education program accommodates children with language or speech impairments.