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Playtime Learning Academy in Tampa, Florida offers a structured learning environment with a mix of educational activities and playtime for young children. The facility provides convenient amenities for busy parents, including meals, snacks, and after-school pickup services, while maintaining secure access through multiple gated entry points. The daycare focuses on early childhood development through a combination of academic preparation and social skills building, though experiences can vary depending on individual classroom dynamics and teaching styles.
Day Care Information
Address
4701 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33624
Phone
Reviews
126 Reviews
Day Care Features
Is this day care considered safe?
Yes
Multiple reviews praise the safety and security measures of the daycare, including secure gates.
Reviews:
Author: Brent Baughn Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/11/2023, 9:30:03 PM Review: I recommend Playtime Learning Academy if you are considering a great environment for your young child. My son spent his VPK school year with Ms. Cindy and Ms. Carmen and has had wonderful growth and development. The administration is understanding and supportive of the teachers and students. They have a convenient system to check your child in and out of school and multiple layers of secure gates to provide a safe place for learning and fun. ----- Author: Crystal Van Dette Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/10/2023, 10:37:38 PM Review: Teachers are great! I can’t say enough about their philosophy regarding positive behavior correction has made a huge difference in our 3yo! Our littles are happy, healthy, and safe what else can you ask for? They prefer to eat at school which prevents the extra hassle of lunches everyday. Even with our littles having normal kid accidents/adventures … the staff handled everything professionally and swiftly with excellent communication! ----- Author: Calandra Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/9/2022, 1:21:57 PM Review: Really love Playtime Learning Academy! One of the best schools in the area. Everyone is welcoming and helpful! I value great communication when it comes to the concern of my son. All of the staff definitely comes through with great communication about what’s going on in the class. My son loves his teacher Ms. Rita and Ms. Susan! He takes time to warm up to new environments. They have facilitated a great learning experience that he felt safe/comfortable to open up! Highly recommend for VPK program. Thanks for all you do! ----- Author: Mabel Sabogal Rating: 5/5 Date: 2/19/2022, 4:02:02 PM Review: Playtime Learning Academy (PLA) is a wonderful learning center. We have three children, two of whom have attended PLA, and one who will be eventually placed there as well. Our seven year old had a fantastic time in Ms. Rita and Ms. Kharene's VPK classroom, which was sadly cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic. But he still remembers his teachers and the great friends he made there. Our four year old is currently in Ms. Rita and Ms. Susan's VPK classroom, and he has just as much appreciation for his teachers and his classmates. Our kids have always wanted to go to school, and have felt safe and happy, learning, playing, and being nurtured by their teachers at PLA. The administration of the school is excellent as well; organized, clear in their communications, and always wanting to improve and to serve their community in the best way possible. We have had a fantastic experience at PLA and would recommend it to anyone in search of a safe, clean, and academically sound early childhood education program (and they offer after school care for older children as well).
Working Hours
- Monday6AM-6PM
- Tuesday6AM-6PM
- Wednesday6AM-6PM
- Thursday6AM-6PM
- Friday6AM-6PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Latest Reviews
My child did not have a good experience here and I do not recommend this place. I chose Playtime Learning Acadamy due to its great reviews online and their “years of experience.” My child attended for only three months and even though we were excited in the beginning that quickly changed towards the end. I had several instances (one which I witnessed when at drop off) where other children were excluding my child from playing with them in a group. When I brought this up the teacher said the kids were just being kids and that my child was just “too emotional.” This same teacher continuously told me he was too emotional and needed to learn to stop crying and listen. I did involve the office in the issues I was having and their solution was to have a one on one with that teacher. Nothing changed afterwards, but the teacher made me aware that she knew I had spoken to the office and called me out in front of other parents at drop off. The teachers here are more concerned with gossiping with each other and the parents than taking care of the kids. I did not feel comfortable with how she spoke to other children. I did not see whatever experience they claim to have with children. I would not recommend this place anyone.
We have enjoyed this past year immensely. The teachers treat our kids (ages 5, 4 & 3) with a tremendous amount of love and attention. The staff and administrators are quick to answer questions and address issues with grace and tact. The teachers seem to enjoy their jobs, as we are always greeted with smiles. Did I mention they provide lunch, snacks and after school pickup? What more can busy parents ask for in a great facility? Playtime Learning Academy is a wonderful choice.
I am happy I chose playtime for my daughter she absolutely loves her teacher; Ms.Danielle. She’s learned a lot in the classroom and has grown throughout the year. They do festive activities through out the year as well which my daughter loves and looks forward to. She is definitely ready for kindergarten thanks to playtime.
Cute school nice staff just wish my son was the taught a lot better. He did have Miss Susan and I feel like she just didn’t have too much patience when it comes to kids. My son was not being taught anything there. He was basically just being watched. There were too many students for one teacher in the class. They need more help. Which doesn’t give them room to really teach children anything. Everything feels rushed. Or in a big group setting. I have placed my youngest child that’s now going to VPK into a different school and he has learned so much more. It has made a complete difference compared to my older son when he went to Playtime learning academy.
Wonderful School & Staff. Our little one has learned so much and looks forward to going every day. Ms Dove and Mr Collin are the BEST!
My son has been with Ms. Dove for two years now and we absolutely love her. She is so patient with the children and loves what she does. When my son first started in Ms. Dove’s class he was slightly behind on milestones but with the support of Dove we were able to catch up. My son has grown and become so much more independent and his vocabulary has exploded since starting at Playtime. This year, Mr. Colon has been just as amazing. My son always loves to tell me about his day and how Mr. Colon helps him at nap time. Colon is such a great addition to the PSA team. When my daughter turns two we hope we will have the same team at playtime as they have truly become such a part of the family. We love the whole playtime team and PSA.
Miss Dove is wonderful with our granddaughter! And she adores her too!
Miss Dove watches my niece, she’s the absolute best!!!
We are very blessed that our girl is at Playtime Learning Academy. She comes home every day very happy, showing us how much she learned there. We are very grateful to Ms Dove for her patience, dedication, professionalism and happiness, she is an excellent teacher!. We also congratulate Mr Colin and Ms Kayla for their excellent work!. I would recommend Playtime Learning Academy to all parents!!!
Switching to this daycare was the best decision I could have made for my son. The teachers at this facility go above and beyond for our little ones. Ms. Dove and Mr. Collin have shown me that my son isn’t just another kid in the room. They take the time to get to know them personally and really bond them. They truly are the best! Thanks so much for everything you do for my boy! ✨