Summary

Contact Info

The Brightest Kids Academy
3341 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Valrico , FL 33594
www.thebrightestkids.com/

Tel: (813) 662-2700

Director: Ms. Laurie � The Brightest Kids Academy Director
info@thebrightestkids.com

Admissions Director:
Laurie Cohen

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

7:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

No

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

7:1

Established

2003

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

100%

- Masters

40%

- Teaching credentials

100%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

" These programs were all designed to fulfill the goals set out by those parents who expect the best academic, social, leadership and creativity curriculum available for their children."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-		-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-		-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-		-	YES
Music	-		-	-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	YES
Physical activity		-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to 5 years 11 months	15		$245/Month
From 3 years to 4 years			$4300/Year
From 3 years to 4 years			$3000/Year
From 3 years to 4 years			$2000/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$1200/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on age, ability to learn, behavior

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Director's Comments

Comments

VPK for AM and PM

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.