Do yourself a favor and avoid this school at all costs! I had just moved to town in June and was looking for a pre-k for my child. I was placed on the waitlist (expected for such a late in the year enrollment) and was overjoyed when I received the call in early July that a spot had opened for my child. I was instructed to bring my child for a “shadow day” the second week of July to introduce my child to the teacher and environment and for them to determine what level she was learning at. The school said that that they would provide me with a report afterwards. A few days went by by and I’d heard nothing so I called the office only to be told that the principal (the only apparent administrator at the school) was on vacation for a few weeks. It’s pretty unprofessional to leave work hanging while you go vacation but I would have let that slide. Imagine my surprise when I received an email from the principal a few weeks later simply saying that my child had been placed back on the waitlist. No report about how her shadow day went, no explanation about why she was back on the waitlist when she was already enrolled (I paid the fee) and no apologies or anything from the principal. It was no surprise when I attempted to contact the principal for info and have been completely ignored. So spare yourself and avoid this school at all costs!

We moved to FL from NYC and were initially worried we wouldn't find a school that offered a real education (as opposed to just babysitting / daycare) for our 2 year old that compared to the very expensive, private schools in the northeast. We were thrilled to find Foundation's and the school turned out to be such a blessing to our family during our time in Florida. Their Covid policies were rigorous and no one in my son's class got the virus. The classrooms are big, bright and beautiful and by far the best we found after touring most of the daycares and schools in the area. The student / teacher ratio is low (6:1) and they provide very hands-on instruction to help kids learn independence while also building social skills. There is a real curriculum and they work through skill sets and lessons even at 2 years old, and track progress online so you can see what they're learning. The snacks are healthy and they don't pump them full of sugar. The teachers and staff are just excellent. They really love the kids and communicate clearly and often with parents through daily updates. My son talked about the other students and teachers all the time and we saw him pick up new skills within weeks (dressing himself, potty training, singing new songs etc).  Our son really thrived in the loving, attentive, and stimulating environment and we enjoyed being a part of the Foundation's Family. School administration (Heather) was very nice and easy to work with when we had to withdraw our son mid-year due to an out-of-state move. We can't say enough nice things about the teachers (Krystal, Roxann, Lynn, Megan, Heather, Mr. Nick etc). All were amazing and left such an impact on my son that he still mentions them. We will be forever grateful for such a wonderful first school experience. If you're considering Foundation's don't hesitate! You won't find a better second home for your child where they will grow intellectually, socially and spiritually.

This is a wonderful place to have your children educated in a wholesome environment. Teachers are absolutely wonderful and caring with a beautiful facility. Highly recommended for Christian family's.

Kind, caring, and professional people! A wonderful place :)

Foundations is a great and caring school. My daughter is thriving in the Montessori environment.

I ❤️your school! ❤️the classrooms, ❤️teachers, ❤️chapels, ❤️ special events, ❤️music program and ❤️ the Montessori approach to learning. My two neices and nephew love it there. As a retired teacher I can highly recommend it. If I had school aged children they would be there! People should really check it out, so much to ❤️ there.

I currently have both of my daughters enrolled at Foundations Developmental Learning Academies in Lakewood Ranch. My first daughter started VPK here, and she is now in 4th grade. My other daughter, in 1st grade. There is NO other school that I would rather drop my children off at in the morning. The staff is second to none, they truly care for and go above and beyond to make you and your child feel good and loved as well. My daughters and I have had a special relationship with each one of their teachers since they started. They take care to make sure there is an open line of communication and that each child is happy there. I plan to have my children at Foundations Developmental Learning Academies until high school. I am beyond pleased with this school and so very happy that they are a part of my children's development. Any negative review on this page must have been talking about any of the other 3 schools in our surrounding areas, not this one. This facility is safe and always clean! I have built so many relationships here that I truly value every single day. I hope this review helps to welcome more lucky families.