Earned the highest curriculum score in Tampa. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and school-readiness preparation.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Tampa. Captures community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe.
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childcarepreschool
Grove Academy LLC at 1000 N MacDill Ave in West Tampa is a licensed preschool pursuing authorization as an IB World School under the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Its curriculum blends IB PYP inquiry-based learning with Florida state preschool standards, offering a structured full-day program with instruction from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and aftercare to 5:30 PM. With a licensed capacity of 39, it maintains an intimate, focused environment. No Gold Seal, School Readiness contract, or confirmed Google or Yelp ratings are on record from direct platform pages.
Safety7.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Program with a child-centered, inquiry-based approach individualized to each child's needs.
What sets it apart: First dedicated IB early years site in Florida and the Southeast region, and one of the first in the United States. Standalone facility designed exclusively for young learners.
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