Earned the highest culture score in Tampa. Captures community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe.
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St James United Methodist Preschool in north Tampa has operated since 1995, building nearly 30 years of community trust through a holistic, faith-based curriculum emphasizing kindness and social skill development alongside academics, arts, music, and science. Its exceptionally high 4.9-star Google rating reflects strong parental satisfaction, and small class sizes averaging 14 students enable individualized attention. The center offers flexible scheduling across its Two's, Three's, and VPK programs, all half-day mornings. Families seeking infant care should note that this center serves PreK ages only.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management8.0
Culture9.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“The teachers are so loving and caring.”
“Social skills are emphasized, such as kindness and being inclusive.”
“Children feel safe, welcomed and loved here.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christian educational environment affiliated with St. James United Methodist Church; specific curriculum methodology not detailed on the page.
Programs & activities: Offers a Two's Program (2 days/week), Three's Program (3 or 5 days/week), and VPK (4 or 5 days/week), all half-day morning schedules.
What sets it apart: Operating since 1995; registration open for 2026-2027 school year; FL license #CTA 130321; located at 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL.
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