Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, La Petite Academy, part of the Learning Care Group, provides early education and care services to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 13 years. Today, the company is the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America. In addition to La Petite Academy in Bloomingdale, Learning Care Group operates 1,060 schools (corporate and franchise) across 36 states, the District of Columbia and internationally, and has a system-wide capacity to serve approximately 160,000 children. The children are cared for and educated by approximately 17,000 dedicated directors and teachers. Its vision is to develop innovative learning care solutions, which enable the company to grow the number of children and families served and to be recognized as the premier child and family education corporation in the world. Its goal is to provide a secure, caring and enriched environment that promotes learning and the development of the whole child, develop lifelong relationships, create family solutions and enhance the quality of life for its families as well as provide a fun, challenging work environment that fosters teamwork, inspires professional excellence, and encourages contribution by all team members.
The teachers at Huntington Learning Center can ease your child's test-taking anxieties by giving them the tools to succeed. The center offers tutoring for students in kindergarten through high school, as well as SAT and ACT preparation and learning resources for parents to help their children at home.
Its teaching method, developed over more than 30 years, includes a diagnostic evaluation to gauge each child's learning level, a customized learning program, certified tutors and a one-on-one approach. Desks and workstations are laid out to allow privacy for study and personalized attention.
Ranked in the top 1% of middle schools in the nation, Mulrennan Middle School has received an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education since it opened eight years ago. Its principal, Tim Drucker, who was named Hillsborough County Middle School Principal of the Year in 2007, says the school's mission is to empower students to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society. He not only sets high academic expectations for all his students but encourages them to take part in community fundraisers and activities.
A Child's Haven is a private preschool located in the Brentwood Hills community of Valrico. It follows the public school calendar as well as offering summer programs. The preschool accepts children ages one to four and is open 12 hours a day to accommodate working parents. After-school programming is also offered.
Young Chefs Academy of Brandon provides an introduction to cooking principles and techniques for kids ages 3 -16. Young Chefs Academy of Brandon offers cooking classes, summer camps and can be rented for private parties, special events and fundraisers.
Lithia Springs Elementary is a Hillsborough County public school serving grades kindergarten through fifth. Its mission is to create lifelong learners who use ideas and information to meet their intellectual, curriculum and recreational needs. Its PTA hosts a yearly Family Fun Fair & Talent Show for students, among other activities.
A Children's Kastle Early Childhood Center provides care for children from infancy through age 14 with half- and full-day preschool programs. Career Choice Explorers for children ages 11 to 14 and Akeba math, reading and science programs are some of the programs offered. It has a maximum capacity of 150 children.
Tutoring Club helps your child succeed in school by giving personalized instruction and tutoring. Whether they need help in reading, math, writing, or basic study skills, Tutoring Club guarantees that your child will overcome their difficulties and accomplish their goals. Diagnostic testing ensures that the correct tutoring style is utilized for each individual. SAT and ACT test preparation is also available.
Named a State School of Character, Cimino Elementary School is led by Principal Deborah Talley and Assistant Principal Cindy Dowdy. It was constructed in 2001 in the Bloomingdale East subdivision and features an active PTA, which helped fund a butterfly house for the school two years ago. The school's mascot is the Cougar. The school's theme this year is "Focus on the Stars."
Students will continue participating in the reading program called CUB Time. CUB (Cougars United through Books) Time is an uninterrupted silent reading time. Out of all the ways children spend their time, Cimino believes reading books is the best predictor of reading achievement between second and fifth grade. Children who read 20 minutes a day in addition to the reading of text books in school are among the highest-achieving students.
Principal Deborah Talley feels that an outstanding staff, combined with great support from parents, has made the school so successful.
Since 1960, the Manhattan Hairstyling Academy has been training future hairstylists, nail technicians, high-end fashion stylists, even those who dream of owning their own salon. Cosmetology classes can be completed in 30 weeks, and include instruction in client service skills, chemical services, hair cutting, hair styling and hair color. Students can also learn skin and nail care techniques. Customers can take advantage of their learning process by receiving discounted services supervised by instructors.
The Brandon Montessori School offers pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first- and second-grade programs. The programs are based on the Montessori approach, which teaches children independence and confidence. The school provides summer VPK, summer camps and after-care until 6 p.m.
The Interactive Education Academy is a private full-time school, which caters to students with learning disabilities. It works with children that have ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's and autisim, in addition to other disabilities. Small class sizes ensure that your child receives the care and direction they need to succeed. The John McKay Scholarship for children with learning disabilities is accepted here.