The Village Early Learning Center in Brandon, Florida offers a well-rounded educational experience with a focus on hands-on learning through activities like gardening, baking, and outdoor exploration. The facility maintains clean, modern premises with dedicated spaces for various age groups, from infants through VPK, and features an on-site garden where children can connect with nature. The center’s curriculum balances academic preparation with social development, incorporating play-based learning methods while maintaining consistent communication with parents through daily updates and photos.
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3741 Canoga Park Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
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64 Reviews
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Does this day care accept infants?
Yes
Multiple reviews mention infants attending the daycare, with one parent stating their child has attended since infancy.
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Is this day care considered safe?
Yes
Parents consistently praise the safety and welcoming environment provided by the daycare staff and facility.
Reviews:
Author: Brittnie Ostrum Rating: 5/5 Date: 11/2/2024, 6:22:35 PM Review: Our family loves The Village Early Learning Center. We‚Äôve had 2 kids enrolled at their facility and had a wonderful experience. The facilities are clean, safe and the staff is amazing! They are nurturing and have always created a warm and welcoming environment. They focus on each child‚Äôs individual needs and foster a love for learning through engaging activities. Both of our kids have flourished here‚Äîdeveloping social skills, creativity, and confidence. The curriculum is well-rounded, incorporating play-based learning, arts, and outdoor exploration. I appreciate the regular communication from teachers, who keep us updated on our child‚Äôs progress and daily experiences. It‚Äôs clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and their development. I highly recommend this facility to any parent looking for a nurturing, enriching environment for their little ones! ----- Author: Thaddasone Craft Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/24/2024, 6:51:13 PM Review: I couldn‚Äôt have picked a better school for my child. All of the staff are wonderful, kind, friendly & always smiling. Ms Navarro and Ms Colon are the absolute best! They always ensures my child is comfortable and safe while always using redirection when needed. They truly go above and beyond to create great experiences for the kids. ----- Author: Emilis Sheppard Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/19/2024, 8:16:01 PM Review: üåü I recently visited The Village for cross-marketing opportunities for Providence Lakes Apartments, and I was immediately welcomed by Ms. Casey. She was incredibly kind and helpful, making my visit even more enjoyable. The center itself is a wonderful place for families, with a clean and organized environment that feels safe and inviting for children. I highly recommend checking it out!
Does this day care follow a specific curriculum?
Yes
The reviews highlight a well-rounded curriculum incorporating various activities like baking, gardening, field trips, arts and outdoor exploration.
Reviews:
Author: Brittnie Ostrum Rating: 5/5 Date: 11/2/2024, 6:22:35 PM Review: Our family loves The Village Early Learning Center. We’ve had 2 kids enrolled at their facility and had a wonderful experience. The facilities are clean, safe and the staff is amazing! They are nurturing and have always created a warm and welcoming environment. They focus on each child’s individual needs and foster a love for learning through engaging activities. Both of our kids have flourished here—developing social skills, creativity, and confidence. The curriculum is well-rounded, incorporating play-based learning, arts, and outdoor exploration. I appreciate the regular communication from teachers, who keep us updated on our child’s progress and daily experiences. It’s clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and their development. I highly recommend this facility to any parent looking for a nurturing, enriching environment for their little ones! ----- Author: Rachel Appleby Rating: 5/5 Date: 10/31/2024, 12:13:24 AM Review: Our son is in his second year attending the Village (preschool and now VPK) and he loves it so much! The teachers are wonderful and it is clear that they love what they do. The curriculum is extremely engaging and they are so hands on, with things like baking, gardening, and field trips. The lines of communication are great and we get pictures and notes often of what they are working on each day. My son always says school is “awesome” and has made so many friends. We are so thankful for the Village! ----- Author: alexis machado Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/25/2024, 1:25:54 PM Review: I selected this Center for VPK back in April for an August start date! Because I visited for work purposes. I instantly fell in love with the center and was scared it would get completely full. The center is clean the staff is welcoming and in good spirits. The equipment is up to date and well kept! They have gardens and class pets. My daughter goes to the VPK program and loves it there the curriculum is perfect. It is such a big site. And the teachers Ms. Navarro and Ms. Colon are so loving and good with the children my heart felt at ease. My child never did daycare so we were both nervous but the teacher always make her feel special and loved. They use Procare to give updates and it is a great and easy tool the center communication is top tier and the security at the center was one of the best I’ve seen in the county. Next year I intent to enroll my youngest in the VPK program as well. ----- Author: Rachel Monroe Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/20/2024, 12:44:58 AM Review: I have nothing but great things to say about The Village! From the moment you walk through the doors, the staff makes you feel welcomed. The teachers are so nurturing and dedicated to providing a safe environment for the children. Your child will thrive here both academically and socially. The curriculum is well-rounded with activities that keep the kids engaged and excited to learn. They even offer a wide range of enrichment activities like robotics, dance, and soccer. The facilities are always clean and well-maintained. I highly recommend The Village Early Learning Center to any parent looking for a top-notch preschool for their child! ----- Author: Scott Valdez Rating: 5/5 Date: 6/28/2021, 5:38:25 PM Review: My wife and I have been so blessed to have the Village as the place that cared for, taught and and provided an exceptional foundation for our two boys. My wife - a School Psychologist, and me - a Principal (and a former Kindergarten teacher) of an Elementary School in the Hillsborough County Public Schools have high standards and expectations when we sought a place for our babies starting in 2014, and again in 2017. After a thorough search - there was only one place we could entrust our children: It was the Village Early Learning Center. Miss Susan and her staff loved our boys. The curriculum was fun, engaging, hands-on and helped develop our sons into avid learners. They have both made life-long friends and connections and always feel like they are part of this Village Family. If you care about your child being with the best, if you want you children love going to school, if you want your child to be in a safe, clean, respectful and loving environment - the Village Early Learning Center is the ONLY place to send you child. We are forever grateful for Miss Susan and her Village Family. :) Scott Valdez
Working Hours
- Monday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Tuesday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Wednesday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Thursday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Friday6:30AM-6:30PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Latest Reviews
My son is in the late 2’s class, and I cannot express enough how much we love our teachers. My son previously had issues at other daycares with crying/aggressive behavior, and the teachers in his class have made all the difference. Every day, without fail, these teachers greet us smiling and welcoming. Every day I pick up my son he is happy. They are structured, children are engaged, they provide a ton of feedback on how your child’s day went, and they have been very flexible with our schedule changes. I truly cannot ask for more out of a daycare. ETA: This was 6 years ago and I cannot say the same thing about the facility the last few years after we left last fall. The new admin and corporate owners are not even a shell of what it use to be. We left the facility
Our family loves The Village Early Learning Center. We’ve had 2 kids enrolled at their facility and had a wonderful experience. The facilities are clean, safe and the staff is amazing! They are nurturing and have always created a warm and welcoming environment. They focus on each child’s individual needs and foster a love for learning through engaging activities. Both of our kids have flourished here—developing social skills, creativity, and confidence. The curriculum is well-rounded, incorporating play-based learning, arts, and outdoor exploration. I appreciate the regular communication from teachers, who keep us updated on our child’s progress and daily experiences. It’s clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and their development. I highly recommend this facility to any parent looking for a nurturing, enriching environment for their little ones!
Our son is in his second year attending the Village (preschool and now VPK) and he loves it so much! The teachers are wonderful and it is clear that they love what they do. The curriculum is extremely engaging and they are so hands on, with things like baking, gardening, and field trips. The lines of communication are great and we get pictures and notes often of what they are working on each day. My son always says school is “awesome” and has made so many friends. We are so thankful for the Village!
My daughters have been going to the Village since 2018. My youngest is in vpk there now. When my oldest was there, I was diagnosed with cancer and was severely immunocompromised. My doctor advised me not to send her to school anymore but I took the risk, knowing she NEEDED the school and teachers she had grown to love. I’m so glad I took that risk. Her teachers gave her so much love and support that they quickly became like family to us. I had sent them to other daycares prior to the Village but none compared. We tried 3 other daycares in the area and they all had a big problem with teacher turnover. The other schools also had all of the “newest things” and “bells and whistles” but lacked in growing and developing the whole child. I am a teacher myself and I am not only blown away by the academic success both of my girls have experienced thanks to the Village, but I am also SO impressed with how they care and nurture the whole child. They are phenomenal at teaching social interactions, fostering friendships, dealing with emotions, teaching manners, and go the extra mile to make sure their students feel happy and secure. They are helping to raise polite, compassionate, empathetic, kind, AND smart little humans:) My third grader STILL talks about her preschool teacher from the Village! Both of my girls came home all the time excited about what they learned and did at school! They aren’t afraid to have these kids elbow deep in soil and science experiments and I love it! This is the best school I have ever encountered and I can’t say enough good things about it!
My son has been in attendance at The Village since he was an infant and absolutely loves it here. The teachers love their students like they are their own. He has had the opportunity to have the same teacher Ms. Renee since he was two years old and is absolutely in love with her! She has been a blessing to him and our family! I want to give a special shout out to Ms.Erika Garcia and Ms. Renee Love in VPK BC! This VPK experience has been nothing short of amazing! My son struggled over the summer when he no longer had his consistent teacher and they have knocked it out of the park! Thank you thank you thank you for all the Love, hard work and dedication you put into your students and families it truly shows!
The Village Early Leanring center is absolutely amazing. They’re very communicative, I get pictures throughout the day along with updates. It took me a very long time to find the right school for both me and my 7th month old and this was it! My baby has been here since he was 2 months old and every more he greats his teachers (aka best friends) with a giant smile.
The Village exemplifies quality education and care! Ms. Shay is phenomenal and shows up every day for the kids and her team! I couldn’t recommend the school more!
Great place for my children. The staff is great. Your kid will live it here
Absolutely beautiful facility with quality learning for all children.
We love the Village ELC! My daughter is so happy here, she wakes up wanting to go to school! As a full time working mom this is priceless for me. I love that every time I walk in I am greeted by administration staff and if they’re not there to greet me it’s because they’re jumping in to help in other areas of our school. Ms. Lyndsey, Ms. Casey (who also happens to be my daughters teacher), Ms. Anna, and Ms. Juarez have made a huge positive impact in the few months that my daughter has been there. Ms. Casey has really made a difference in my daughters adjustment from a home daycare to VPK. She’s wonderful! The other big thing for me as a parent is our Director Ms. Shay is always there every day, walking around the school in action, always working on something, and very present around the campus. Anytime I have had a concern Ms. Shay has taken the time to address it, even while dealing with other high priority concerns. She made it very apparent to me that she has the same goals in mind for the kids at the school as I do for my daughter. The goal is for her to learn in a safe, clean, nurturing, and loving environment. I am so proud to have my daughter attend this school under the care of all her teachers, Ms. Lyndsey, the assistant Director Ms. Kayla, and Director Ms. Shay!