To provide developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages all children to explore and discover their expanding world so that they may successfully attain their primary school years and beyond. Our philosophy is based on the beliefs that children learn best through hands on experiences and exploring the world around them.
Our early childhood program is designed to provide a stimulating learning environment that's supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in every child. Our objective is to build a community of explorers by providing children with enriching experiences to develop self-confidence and independence.
Our early childhood program is designed to provide a stimulating learning environment that's supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in every child. Our objective is to build a community of explorers by providing children with enriching experiences to develop self-confidence and independence.
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Our students are engaged with the Montessori environment, including the following content areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Geography, Arts and Peace Education. Sensorial- lays a solid foundation for mathematics, geometry, geography, botany, art and music. The materials are self-correcting and so the children become comfortable with the fact that errors are essential to the process of learning.
Early Steps Montessori Academy is family owned and operated by Isabel and Michelle Guerrero. We have been educators in our community for a combination of over twenty years. Michelle has been a Hillsborough County Teacher and college graduate of Education from the University of South Florida, specializing in Early Education.
Our school has two separate outdoor play areas for age appropriate play areas. The children have scheduled times in the morning and the afternoon to explore their outside world. As an added safety feature, our school has a six-foot fence surrounding the outside perimeter of the play areas.
Early Steps Montessori follows the federal regulations on safety equipment and the surrounding fall zones, also in accordance with Hillsborough County Licensing.All our teachers are trained in First Aid/CPR and updated annually, Infectious Disease Control, Injury Prevention, and Child Abuse Awareness.
Early Steps Montessori follows the federal regulations on safety equipment and the surrounding fall zones, also in accordance with Hillsborough County Licensing.All our teachers are trained in First Aid/CPR and updated annually, Infectious Disease Control, Injury Prevention, and Child Abuse Awareness.
Early Steps Montessori Academy has an open door policy, come by anytime you like. For the safety of all children, we do request that you make your presence known to the person in charge and cooperate in not disrupting the school's program. 6 years old without discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, religion, race, color, sex, mental or physical disabilities.
Reviews (9)
Tatiana Henao
Sep 17, 2021
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Such a caring school! The owners are always there and get to know you and your child. My little one started at 13 months, we been here for 8 months now, and have not had a single problem. When I drop her off in the morning she runs with arms open towards her teacher, I can tell they love her and she loves them. Highly recommend them!
Carolina Peres
Jul 27, 2021
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Cooking Inc
Sep 24, 2020
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My daughter went into Early Steps at age 3, not knowing a word in English and having gone through a bullying experience at another daycare. From the first moment she stepped foot into the school she was welcomed with open arms and adapted right away! The care, dedication and professionalism, and the genuine respect and love everyone at Early Steps has for the children, have been nothing short of miraculous for her development!
A year later she is an extremely outgoing and emotionally intelligent child, that speaks English at a native level, thanks to the support she received in this school!
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A year later she is an extremely outgoing and emotionally intelligent child, that speaks English at a native level, thanks to the support she received in this school!
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Liliana Baquero
Feb 05, 2020
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This is such an amazing school! I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of my girls. My 7 years old started attending ESMA when she was 3 yrs old and still comes back every summer for summer camp. My 2 yrs old is now part of ESMA and they were wonderful helping me with her transition from home-care to school. They treat us like family and their top priority is always the kid's well being. They offered a very positive learning environment , my girls feel loved and I'm also confident they are getting a strong academic foundation. The teachers are WONDERFUL!
Amanda Accioly
Jul 10, 2019
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Early Steps became our new home here in Tampa after moving from the midwest. The transition was extremely easy and smooth. The teachers at Early Steps are very warm and welcoming and give the extra hugs that are needed to comfort new children. The spanish immersion is also incredible for non spanish speaking families! My children learned a lot of songs and words in spanish. Their time outdoors is like no other school and their outdoor space is incredible. They have spent so much time, money and energy to make their school a home for the students. I highly recommend any new families to join Early
Melissa Rodriguez
Jun 22, 2019
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Kathleen Rios
Jun 30, 2018
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Karen Pulliam
Jan 09, 2017
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As a teacher, I'm very critical of the education that my children will receive. Here at Early Steps Montessori Academy, they have exceeded my expectations. The staff creates a family- oriented, fun-loving, child-focused environment. My children feel loved and safe here, which allow them to thrive and achieve academically & socially. I have seen tremendous growth in the last two years with both of my children. They have gained a phenomenal education as well as the confidence to do things independently. Absolutely the best preschool in the Citrus Park area!
Sheila Stark
Dec 10, 2016
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The BEST daycare/preschool in Tampa!
My son was one of the first babies to attend this school when they first opened. The teachers are amazing and I love the owners. They truly have a passion for seeing kids grow and learn. I love the backyard and covered lanai where the kids can play outside almost every day. I can't say enough good things about this school. I'm so glad I found a place to send my last "baby" until he goes to Kindergarten.
My son was one of the first babies to attend this school when they first opened. The teachers are amazing and I love the owners. They truly have a passion for seeing kids grow and learn. I love the backyard and covered lanai where the kids can play outside almost every day. I can't say enough good things about this school. I'm so glad I found a place to send my last "baby" until he goes to Kindergarten.
