Earned the highest curriculum score in Tampa. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and school-readiness preparation.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Tampa. This reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Tampa. Covers enrichment — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and more.
Full Ranking Detail
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Amazing Explorers Academy - Citrus Park is a Gold Seal-designated, NAC-accredited center-based provider in west Tampa serving infants through school-age children with a proprietary STEAM Investigation curriculum. Director Yvonne Berinato brings 25+ years of early childhood experience and a Florida Director's Credential with VPK endorsement, overseeing full-day care with rich enrichment programs including robotics, coding, Spanish, Sign Language, and mindfulness. The facility maintains secure keypad entry with live-stream cameras and employs background-checked, CPR/First Aid-certified staff. However, chain-wide employee reviews on Indeed reflect concerns about understaffing and high teacher turnover, and the facility's 226-child capacity with listed 1:14 teacher-to-child ratios run toward the higher end of industry norms; prospective families may wish to request current staffing data and conduct in-person observation.
Safety7.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars9.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: STEAM-based curriculum focused on hands-on learning experiences with emphasis on curiosity-led investigations, critical thinking, and early AI literacy.
Programs & activities: Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years; offers infant/toddler, preschool, VPK, and school-age programs; full-day care Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm; Amazing Choices healthy lifestyle programs.
What sets it apart: DCF licensed; background-checked and CPR/First Aid trained staff; secure entry with live-stream cameras; age-appropriate outdoor playgrounds; director has 25+ years experience and Florida Director's Credential.
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