Saint Petersburg, FL

Bright Horizons at Carillon is a nationally accredited childcare center offering a comprehensive early education curriculum focused on school readiness. The center features state-of-the-art classrooms with age-appropriate learning materials, secure entry systems, and certified teachers with early childhood education degrees. Their World at Their Fingers curriculum emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning. The facility includes dedicated outdoor play areas for each age group and provides nutritious meals prepared on-site. Parents praise the center's professional staff, excellent communication, and strong focus on child development milestones.

Primrose School of St. Petersburg follows the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities to foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The center features purpose-built classrooms with advanced security systems, on-site kitchen preparing healthy meals, and extensive outdoor learning environments. All lead teachers hold early childhood credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The curriculum includes character development, literacy, STEM activities, and foreign language exposure. Parents consistently highlight the school's nurturing environment, strong academic foundation, and excellent staff retention rates.

Although located in nearby Clearwater, The Goddard School serves families throughout the greater St. Petersburg area with its F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with play-based learning. The school features secure facilities with keypad entry, live streaming cameras for parent viewing, and allergy-aware environments. Their STEAM-focused curriculum includes robotics, coding foundations, and scientific exploration tailored to each age group. The center employs degreed teachers who participate in ongoing professional development and maintain low student-teacher ratios. Parents consistently praise the school's innovative curriculum, exceptional safety protocols, and strong community feel.