Bradenton Early Learning Academy

"I have been nothing but pleased with the childcare my children receive at Bradenton Early Learning Academy. Any time I have had any question, the director/owner has personally responded to me and worked with me. As a parent with a one year old, I love that through the camera system, I can see what is happening in his classroom at any time. Similarly, as a parent with a three year old, I love that he comes home with a new piece of information each day. Furthermore, I love that he is learning Spanish and applying it to daily life."

"ZERO stars! Would not recommend this daycare to anyone! First of all I have to agree with a previous reviewer , once the old director Ms. Ashe left EVERYTHING went downhill... They can’t keep teachers there (it’s like a revolving door). Staff is unprofessional & not friendly at all. The front door, although code entry, is usually left open in the mornings. Diapers are not changed frequently. Staff members go from changing diapers to handling food WITHOUT washing hands (you read that right). If you drop your kid off in the morning before 8am they will be placed in a classroom with 20+ Kids and 1 teacher. If your child gets hurt the teachers will act like they don’t know what happened then write up a bogus accident report. Teachers will allow other students to eat your child’s lunch. I’ve seen a toddler push open the “safety” gate on the playground & come out into the parking lot without the teacher even noticing... mind you, this daycare is on a busy street. These are all things I have witnessed myself but I’m sure “management” will try to deny below this review. With that being said, this is an honest review. Please do NOT send your innocent children here!"

"I'm seeing a lot of childish and untrue, or petty, reviews on here. My son has been attending BELA for almost two years now. Yes, there is turnover and new owners but with change comes new or better. I am very happy and feel at ease with the new staff and the competence of all involved with my child on a daily basis. There are cameras that give you a full view of your child's room so I can see everything, which is a great feeling, and if I cannot I just message Miss Ashley with any concerns I have. She responds with a picture of my son and a sentence or two to make me feel better. The guidelines on lunches and snacks were made clear when given a tour and so was their approach to discipline ...timeouts and it is only 1 minute per the child's age ...by law. I have heard stories too from my 4 year old and I make it a point to discuss things with the teachers, Tiffany or Ashley directly. It's disappointing to read the negative when there are SO many positives happening here. My son is doing great and excelling. Thank you for your patience and just being in this stressful but extremely important field! Our children are the future and I appreciate the curriculum and structure being taught here!"

"I think some of these reviews are people that have never actually been to this location or had a child enrolled. The front door is code entry only and it has cameras in every room in the building making it extremely hard to take children plus there is a black security gate around the entire property. My experience has been great! Our boys have been enrolled for about a year and they have learned so much. My oldest son is prepared for Kindergarten next year and is almost reading on his own. They always provide great care and we feel our children are extremely safe and well care for. We chose this school after touring 8 others in the community and are so happy about our decision."

"Such an amazing daycare! Tiffany and team always make sure everything is up to par! My daughter has gone here for over 3.5 years and I wouldn’t place her anywhere else. She has learned Spanish, even sensory skills and enjoys learning even after the school day and raves about all the extra events and activities that they go above and beyond to host or have. Even get my tax ID with zero issue every year! Loyal happy parent!"