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Andes Smart Academy
19215 Livingston Ave, Lutz, FL 33559, United States
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Andes Smart Academy

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Review №1

My wife and I are on our third and final child (LOL), and so we are also on our third round of preschool childcare. Our preference is to remain in the same preschool throughout our childs Early Childhood development. As a result we are very careful during our selection process. We discovered Andes Smart Academy because of its proximity to our family. My wife and I were truly blown away, starting from the road. The attention to detail and desire for excellence could be seen upon arriving on campus. After our and initial tour we went home to compare our options and decided Andes Smart was the best fit for our son. He is only one year old and is particular about who he allows to hold him. Day one our son jumped into the arms of Ms Miriam as well as his teacher. It warms our heart that everyday he runs into school with a smile on his face. We are sure we have found the place our little one will grow to become a big boy.Our choice was based on environment, cleanliness, curriculum, friendliness, technology, security, price, outside play area, and food choice (organic). We highly recommend Andes Smart Academy!

j1
Review №2

Andes Smart is an excellent daycare. The teachers and staff are awesome. They involve the family and community with their weekly activities such as Friday breakfast, Thursday’s fine dining, and so much more. Such an outstanding pre school/vpk experience for primary age.

Gi
Review №3

What a beautiful Pre-K graduation ceremony!! My Grandson is always so happy and talks about school how much fun he has had!!

Ka
Review №4

We really enjoy this place. We were looking forever for our 3 year old after several places just did not work for him. They have great intentions here and as much as we did not want to force our son into letting go of his “safe” bear he sleeps with they helped with the transition. We love that this place has cameras that we can see our son all day and that they constantly post pictures and quickly reply. We are extremely happy with our choice to put our son at Andes Academy and even though we are not Spanish he definitely gets to experience the bilingual environment and we love that! They are so friendly and clean here which is absolutely an added bonus.

Je
Review №5

Both my boys have been attending Andes since Sept 2018 and they LOVE going to this school! The teachers are affectionate and loving towards the kids as well as fun and energetic. The director Miriam really puts her heart and soul into this school, it shows everyday. We love the live feed cameras and the constant pictures and updates of what the kids are doing throughout the day. It is always a family oriented atmosphere, they invite extended family to some of the many events they have throughout the year. We are so happy with our decision to enroll here.

Je
Review №6

After researching dozens of daycare/schools and many tours, my husband and I always came back to Andes in our conversations. The facility is immaculate, bright and cheerful. There is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is happy and safe when being dropped off. Everyone is so friendly, helpful, understanding and incredible here. When you walk in everyone knows your name and your childs name. We have always been able to openly communicate concerns, compliments, needs and requests without any issues. The school Director, Miriam, is the absolute best. There is always communication with the parent app and we love watching our son on the nanny cameras. Our child loves going to school, adores his teachers and is flourishing with all of curriculum scheduled activities. We couldn’t have asked to find a better school in the area that provides an amazing nurturing and educational environment. We highly recommend ASA!

Fa
Review №7

Love this place!!!!!! My daughter has been going there since it opened, this is our second family. We know every kid, every parent, every teacher. They have breakfast on Fridays just so every parent can meet each other. Once a month they have fine dining just so we can spend time with each other, just the fact that every parent can have access to the cameras to see what the kids are doing, that sold it for me. I love it and I’m thankful for a place like this.

Al
Review №8

Absolutely the best daycare/school!!!My son has excelled so much since we have switched to the Andes Smart Academy! He’s learned Spanish on top of the English he knows. All the teachers and staff are the kindest. It’s more than a school here. You’re treated like family!The learning curriculum is great! The kids are taught so much! Shapes, colors, numbers, and the word of the day. Also what things do. Like a ✈️ airplane they’re at airports and they fly. Also one of the best things despite great teachers, and learning curriculum, is how clean it is!!! I’m talking SUPER clean! My son at his old school was sick constantly literally every other week. My son has been so much healthier. Making the switch to the Andes Smart Academy was the best decision ever!!!!

se
Review №9

Andes Smart Academy has been so great for my son his behavior has improved he’s more social and vocal. the school is clean secure and organized. My mind is at peace when I drop my son off in the mornings. The teachers are amazing.

Ge
Review №10

Our son has been going to Andes Smart Academy for over a year now and he has been thriving and LOVING his teachers. Ms. Miriam and her staff are family to us and have created a loving and safe environment for children to blossom both academically and emotionally. Our family strongly recommend Andes Smart Academy to any family looking for a for child care option or a preschool that is much more than just that!

Ne
Review №11

Hands down one of the best child care facilities in the areas! you are part of a family from the moment you walk in the door very clean,extremely safe. I hated dropping my baby off at daycare at the chain daycare we previously used,and now we can’t wait to go we love it here!!

Yo
Review №12

Love Andes Smart Academy. The owner and staff there are great. My daughter now loves going to daycare everyday. The school is clean and provide kids with plenty of activities and wholesome foods. Nothing but great things to say about this school :)

As
Review №13

I love this school!! Since starting at Andes Smart Acadamy my sons social skills and verbal skills have improved so much. He has become more confident, and independent. I know he likes attending there because every morning he runs into school and most evenings he doesn’t want to leave. I love the fact I can access the cameras and check on my son whenever I like. What I love more is that the teachers actually care about and love all the kids you can tell they are not just there for a check.

Ja
Review №14

Andes Smart Academy has been an absolute godsend to my family! We left another nearby daycare and placed our (now) 3 year old at Andes. It was the best decision we’ve made for him. The staff and teachers at Andes are the most loving people I have ever encountered and the environment they have created at that school is unlike any other! My son, who was struggling with his development, is now thriving under the love and care he is receiving at Andes. We are so blessed to be part of this ‘family’!

Al
Review №15

This Academy has shown immense amounts of details explaining why its a branch of love growth and unity as a family . i love Andes Smart Academy. Kids are sent like a rocket to learn and change so greatly in so many ways i cant even explain. To be honest they deserve the best intentions to keep growing and achieve their projects they have listed, This school is going somewhere! :)

Ra
Review №16

We love Andes Smart, its so clean and well maintained, my son enjoys going daily. Management and teachers are so nice and caring. Would like to mention special thanks to Ms.Miriam and Ms.Yleidy my kiddo loves them so much.

Ve
Review №17

We absolutely love this daycare. Before my grandson started attending he would not speak and was very shy. Since he starting attending he has started speaking and has made friends. The staff is great and very friendly. They keep us updated on what my grandson is doing and what he needs help with. This daycare is very family oriented. They have family breakfast with the kids and their parents weekly. I wouldnt have my grandson anywhere else. I recommend them if you are looking for a daycare that will treat your child like their own.

je
Review №18

Great school. My son gets excited about going everyday. Great staff. The school app gives updates all day everyday and uploads great pictures daily also.

jo
Review №19

ANDES SMART ACADEMY is a second home to my son .the academy is one of the best part of our life in Tampa Florida and we feel enriched as an entire family to be part of the Andes academy community. The language, the learning, and the love are all great gifts in our lives. Perhaps the greatest gift is the teachers themselves and their dedication to my Sebastian, their development and their safety. I remain amazed that each and every teacher–who I have see warmth and happiness and an endless ability to nurture and be patient with my one 13 month old child That make me field secure that he been taking care in love and same time learning with humanistic touch that is missing in this society.❤️

Sa
Review №20

My son has been coming to Andes Smart for almost a month now and we are very happy. The facilities are spotless and the teachers are kind and patient. They understand that there is an adjustment period coming from one daycare to another and have been working with my son diligently. He loves to go to school and comes home telling us about everything he learned and sings all the songs hes learned at school. Hes learning a lot and making friends! We love Andes Smart Academy!

Em
Review №21

My two younger kids are priviliged to attend Andes..Everyone in my home speaks English....I love that theyre in a bi-lingual environment as it teaches them to understand Spanish. Which is really great for them!! Miss Myriam and the teachers are so loving towards my kids and the other students...The school is equipped with cameras so parents can log in and check on the little ones anytime. Happy Friday is something to look forward to every week because we get to have breakfast together in the cafeteria. The school uses the app Bright Wheel that keeps us updated with photos of our kids doing different activities, potty, nap time, etc. I couldnt have found a better place for my kids... I love the staff at Andes..Theyve all become like family now.

Sh
Review №22

Our son has attended Andes Smart Academy since September and we love it! He has learned so much! And we love all of the family events the school hosts as well. Could not imagine a more positive, loving preschool environment.

Sc
Review №23

The academy is such a fun and welcoming school. Miriam has thought of every detail and her vision is perfection. We chose this school after an unpleasant experience at a competitor and could not be more pleased. Within a week my 2 year old daughter was speaking Spanish words and numbers and she is working on drawing letters and words. I am so excited to teach her in a brand new, culturally diverse atmosphere. Events are thrown regularly to allow you to feel a part of the Andes family and meet other parents. The video can be accessed any time so you can have a real time glimpse into your child’s activities and peace of mind. If you are looking for a place that is loving and fun for your child, look no further!

Me
Review №24

Andes Smart Academy has been a very special place for my kid, From the first perception we had of the center until today, we have been consistently pleased with the environment, specially with the staff and the individual attention they have towards the kids. It is a safe, nurturing place that assists my 3yr old in gaining independence in a beautiful, clean, child- sized setting. The way they teach my son is espectacular, definitely this center exceeded my expectations as a parent.

An
Review №25

My Son is being going there since October 2017He was only 13 Months. The Teachers and Ms Miriam Hurtado have been a excellent teacher and leader she always go far and beyond for the the care of the kids I have no word to express my gratitude for be there for my son Sebastian Arroyo my husband a US Army war veterans with 23 year of service is very proud to bring him to this school who is a real bilingual and cultural experience he see in that school just love for the kids. The environment there is the bestThe teachers and Ms Miriam are very professional and they love our kids they are in good hands...

wi
Review №26

The best daycare of the city. the classrooms are always clean and tidy, the food for the children is excelente. My son has learned a lot since attending daycare.

Ni
Review №27

Andes Smart Academy has been a God send and absolutely amazing for my twins they just graduated from the VPK program today and we will miss everyone it has been a home away from home for my boys the teachers and staff are nurturing and caring and I wish I could keep them here. If you are looking for more than just another school this is definitely the place to look from the education to the activities so much time and thought goes into everything you will not be disappointed. My boys made so many friends and have learned so much over the last year and I have noticed a huge change in their eagerness to learn and this is by far the best school they have been in..Thank you so much for everything!

Ju
Review №28

We love this place. They feed our son non gmo food, the facility is outstanding, we get to see our son through the phone at w.e. time using the nanny cam app which is very convenient and most importantly our son is learning at a face pace and always happy.

Co
Review №29

Andes Smart Acadamy is by far the best location ever! And to give an idea of how great they are, I will tell you I drive every day 40 min just to have my child enrolled here. This location has been the best place for childcare I have ever enrolled my child in. I have started looking for locations roughly 2 years now and every location my child has been enrolled in i ended up removing my child due to lack of academics and Professionalism. The staff is courteous and well trained. My child had a speech problem and I couldn’t get him potty trained for the life of me! They have made these two important things possible. He is 2 yrs old and knows words I never thought a 2yr old could comprehend and use properly. The fact that I can be at work at look at a LIVE feed of my child periodically through the day is priceless. The fact that I get photos and updates on thier app is phenomenal. I CANNOT AND DO NOT see myself changing schools. They are truly an amazing group of people. They treat you like family and go out of thier way to check up on you and your family. This school holds a very special part of my heart. Love them!!!!

Ne
Review №30

By far the best place I’ve ever been to Miriam H best loving person in the world.A person who trulyyyyy cares for a child like as if the kids were her own. I love this school my son been going to her coming now 4 years and never regretted it, I drive 45 everyday to pick up my kids and drop them off. This school has the most caring staff, REGARDLESSS of the negative comments on here just ignore, cuz this school is an A++++++ THANKS MIRIAM AND MS.Sara and rest of the staff you guys are awesome and don’t let anyone say other wise 😁😁😁😁 I will seee you Monday 😁

Ta
Review №31

I made a decision to send my child to this school 6 months ago. The director and all of the staff were superior in the beginning . I will be brutally honest this post is not to diminish anyone’s image . The curriculum is definitely not something that is followed with by this institution. Karate was supposed to be apart of the curriculum that never took place and I received different excuses when I inquired. Upon watching the nanny cams I discovered that the children eat left overs for lunch on certain days as in pancakes which is not an appropriate diet or meal for a young child . My daughter was blamed and scolded for doing something that in fact one of the employees children actually did and nothing was done to the child to not demonstrate the act of unkindness. Ms. Miriam is in fact a person who does not like conflict, so she will lie and make you think there is no issue when in fact there is one to distract you. My daughter stated she was afraid to go back to school and I did not know why . My daughter was bullied constantly by one of the employees daughter who is 10x bigger and 2 years older than her and they say nothing about it as if she is an angel . 5 & 6 year olds should not be blended in a class room with 3 & 4 year olds even the handbook states this. Also any extra curricular activities are an extra fee when I signed up I was informed this was included in my tuition. If you are not Hispanic you will not be favored ! I am a very diversified individual but this is something I noticed on many occasions. The institution could be a much better place if the staff got a little more organized. Also you will be fined if you do not follow the mandatory uniform policy, but the students that are relatives to the employees never follow this policy which is not an act of equality, best wishes to all the parents & students who choose to remain at this institution I just pray & hope you guys open your eyes & do your research .Respectfully,Miss Smith

Vi
Review №32

A parents worse nightmare, the staff here will tell your kids not to tell you what happens to them or other kids, example like getting hurt or being hurt. this unproffessionalism begins with their director Miriam huratado too there 2 sorry non english speaking staff who will favor their own kids who attend there. for your kids sake dont send your kids there if they dont speak fluent Spanish or old enough to talk and tell you what happens. kids have been hit by staff, toddlers have been forced into cot and yelled at in spansih..or broken english.by staff.. they lie about all the school programs they will have, and they dont even stick to their own weekly program, there advertising is all lies.

Ca
Review №33

Look no further, this school has everything on your wish list for your childs needs.

Ad
Review №34

They are unresponsive to email or calls. I am not sure it is still in business.

Jo
Review №35

Dont like them area

Ar
Review №36

I love this place my daughter attends school from the beginning, every morning she feels happy to attend there, it is her second home. There we love children and we care about their well-being, the food is wonderful, healthy. Its playgrounds surrounded by nature make this country place a dream for any child. We are very fortunate to belong to the Andes Smart Academy Family.

Ad
Review №37

Definitely our choice as parents for our sons day care was the best .... The staff that works at Andes Smart is very serious and professional. My son has developed a lot since taking care of them. I love that they always seek to innovate in their activities and make my sons stay more pleasant. They also do many activities that involve parents, which I find wonderful to be able to share with my son in his place of care. I recommend andes smart without a doubt.

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  • Address:19215 Livingston Ave, Lutz, FL 33559, United States
  • Site:https://andessmart.school/
  • Phone:+1 813-948-4450
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Categories
  • Preschool
Working hours
  • Monday:5AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:5AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:5AM–10PM
  • Thursday:5AM–10PM
  • Friday:5AM–10PM
  • Saturday:5AM–10PM
  • Sunday:5AM–10PM
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