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A holistic approach to early childhood, where little minds, bodies, and hearts grow together.

Start the school year with confidence by enrolling in swim lessons at Aqua-Tots Sarasota! Whether your swimmer is just getting started or ready to improve their strokes, now is the perfect time to dive in. 

Drop in for FREE creative family fun on select Saturdays from 12-3PM! Family Saturdays are designed for kids, grown ups, and people of all ages to enjoy together, offering fresh, hands-on projects every session.

BFL Flag Football League offers boys and girls in the 1st–9th grade a fun filled, fast paced NFL FLAG football experience. All games and practices are on Saturday mornings. We have a 6-on-6 format with blitzing rushers, professional referees, and official NFL FLAG jerseys, shorts, and flag belts. The season ends with a playoff day to crown our BFL Fall Flag Football Champions! 

Center Montessori School is very proud to be beginning our 50th year educating children in Manatee County. We have classes for children ages 18 months through 8th grade, with trained and certified Montessori teachers. We offer an individualized approach to education focusing on the whole child.

An award winning studio art curriculum for Ages 3 & Up

Designed for busy families who want structured supervision — not just childcare — our program combines Martial Arts training, engaging activities, homework time, and character building in a positive, supportive environment. School pick-up and transportation is provided.

At our center, we proudly provide individualized childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old!

Our wrap-around VPK program offers enriching morning and afternoon experiences designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

We also provide a safe, fun, and engaging before- and after-school program for school-age children where they can complete homework, build friendships, participate in guided projects, and enjoy structured daily activities. We offer Summer, Holiday, and Spring brak camps!

We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive! 

⭐ Mention Macaroni KID and get a discount on your registration! ⭐

Build Confidence, Communication, Creativity and Leadership through engaging theatre experiences at Drama Kids! Weekly Hour Long Classes and Performance Opportunities all School Year Long! This season's shows include Frozen Kids, Elf Jr, Treasure Island, The Lightning Thief, The Claw, Finding Nemo Kids, & The Little Mermaid Jr!!!

Englewood Sailing Association has been teaching small boat sailing on Lemon Bay since 2002. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to building confidence, character, and community through sailing. Every year over 150 people from Sarasota and Charlotte Counties and beyond learn to sail with us.

As part of the First Montessori Academy community, you will experience excellence in several key areas:  the right learning environment, the right price, the community difference and the Montessori difference.  Our ratios are 1 to 7 in primary, and 1:12 in elementary.  Our small school is known for its' excellent academic program, highly qualified staff, and active Parent Student Organization.  First Montessori Academy's certified teachers are veteran teachers who have decades of experience.  

Between back-to-school shopping, busy schedules, and one last summer adventure, it’s easy to overlook one important task: your child’s annual wellness visit. These checkups help ensure children are healthy, growing well, up to date on recommended screenings, and ready to thrive in the classroom. Whether you’re new to the Suncoast or a longtime local, having a trusted, FPG pediatrician provides peace of mind all year long. 

Educational childcare. Island Kids curriculum, art, library, physical education and so much more! 

⭐ Mention Macaroni KID for $50 off registration fee! ⭐

At Ivybrook Academy, we are committed to providing an innovative and nurturing environment where children ages 2 to 5 can thrive. Our mission is to blend proven educational philosophies, fostering a love of learning while supporting each child’s unique capabilities. We prepare our students for school and life by nurturing their academic, social, and emotional development. We recognize that every child is uniquely capable, curious, and ready to grow. Our individualized approach to academics ensures that each student is supported and challenged as they progress, building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

KIDZ GYM's Back to School Program helps children ages 11 and under build confidence, strength, and friendships while having an incredible time! Our curriculum-based gymnastics and ninja classes provide the perfect balance of fun, fitness, and learning, helping kids transition back into a routine after summer. With small class sizes, encouraging coaches, and new curriculum every two weeks, every child leaves feeling successful, supported, and excited to come back!

Kid Potential can help your child have a good start to the next grade level through our one-on-one approach.  Enjoy the benefits of Kid Potential such as increased reading levels, higher test scores and grade point average, less time to do homework and we make learning fun!

At NextDoor Tutoring, we make learning personal, flexible, and effective! Our team of certified teachers, retired educators, and subject area experts provides one-on-one tutoring for students from Pre-K through college, both in-person and online. Whether your child needs support in reading, math, writing, test preparation, or confidence-building, we create individualized learning plans designed to help every student succeed. We also offer expert support for FTCE test takers and proudly serve homeschool, private school, and public school students throughout Florida and beyond.

Starfish Academy is The Florida Center’s nationally accredited preschool serving children ages six weeks to five years. Through a unique inclusion model, children of all abilities learn and grow together in a nurturing environment supported by highly trained educators and onsite therapists. By combining exceptional early learning with individualized developmental support, Starfish Academy helps children build the skills and confidence needed for kindergarten and beyond.  

Steel Ring Academy is a HEMA historical sword fighting school offering sword fighting classes with a focus on longsword in the KDF tradition.

⭐ Register by September 1st and mention Macaroni Kid to get special Registration Fee pricing of only $19!⭐

Come try  FREE class full of physical movement, self confidence and SERIOUS FUN! The Little Gym is celebrating its 50th year of helping kids ages 4 months- 12 years grow! Non-competitive gymnastics, birthday parties, Parents’ Night Outs and more!

Trade the textbooks for aprons! This school year, Young Chefs Academy is turning up the heat with a thrilling culinary adventure. Our Back to School program empowers kids to master kitchen confidence, experiment with global flavors, and chop, stir, and bake their way to incredible life skills. It’s the ultimate after-school recipe for creativity, friendship, and delicious fun!

🎉 Mention Macaroni KID for a $29 intro class special until the end of August 2026 🎉

At theCoderSchool, we offer personalized, fun and low ratio STEM (coding and robotics) lessons with actual human instructors in a fun and friendly environment! We teach many different coding languages, we teach AI and we teach from beginners to advanced students. We support students in obtaining coding certifications, we have homeschool hours and afterschool hours, and we are STEP UP approved for both our after school and homeschool programs!