Star Providers
Providers who participate in Look for the Stars are:
- Striving to provide the best early learning environments
- Improving their program and curriculum through ongoing assessment
- Implementing the best early childhood learning practices
- Engaging in continual professional development
★ STAR PROVIDER OF THE MONTH ★
The goal of Ivy League ELC is to implement best practices in early childhood education. We believe this to mean creating an environment that is nurturing, safe and stimulating, where classroom activities are determined by children’s current abilities and interests. Ivy League ELC provides a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development and prepares them to be lifelong learners. Our approach to learning focuses on facilitating student opportunities for hands-on exploration, recognizing that play is the work of children. In addition, our program also provides children with experiences that encourage them to interact with others, solve problems, and work and learn cooperatively. It is our belief that teachers and families need to work together to make decisions about what is best for the children. To maintain a quality program, an emphasis must be put on communication between teachers and families.
★ STAR PROVIDER OF THE MONTH ★
Bizzy B2 is a proud 5+ STAR Provider, recognized for our commitment to excellence in early childhood education. We are a high-quality, well-established program inspired by nature, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Our approach supports the whole child—socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically—through developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences tailored to each child’s individual interests and needs.
Our beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments are thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration and support meaningful, child-led discovery. We implement the Beyond Centers and Circle Time curriculum, while also embracing an emergent learning style that follows the children’s natural curiosity.
We believe children learn best through active, hands-on experiences. Each day at Bizzy B2 is filled with joyful opportunities to explore and grow—from tinkering and planning to messy play, meaningful conversations, reading, painting, meditation, and more. We nurture curiosity with exploration, observation and encourage a sense of wonder as children discover the world around them.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a top priority at Bizzy B2. You’ll find SEL tools, modeling, and intentional activities embedded throughout our daily routine to help children build empathy, resilience, confidence, and self-regulation.
All of our learning experiences align with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards, ensuring children are not only having fun but also growing in the essential skills needed for future success.
Most importantly, Bizzy B2 is a community – family, child, and B2. We build long lasting, meaningful relationships with the children and families we serve.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what makes Bizzy B2 a place where learning comes alive. Come see why families love being part of the Bizzy B2 family! To learn more, visit us at https://bizzybeeelc.com/.
★ STAR PROVIDER OF THE MONTH ★
Gulf Coast Christian Academy is a Christ-centered preschool dedicated to nurturing young minds and hearts in a faith-filled environment. With small class sizes, we provide individualized instruction tailored to each child’s unique learning style and needs. We consider it an honor to care for and guide our students, building strong relationships with them and their families. Our loving and experienced educators create a supportive atmosphere where children grow academically, socially, and spiritually. At Gulf Coast Christian Academy, we strive to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning while instilling Christian values in every aspect of our curriculum.
Find a Star Provider
Click your location on the map of Sarasota County below to find a Star Child Care Provider near you.
Click your location below to find a Star Child Care Provider near you.
Not every child care provider is listed on the Look for the Stars website. Some reasons a provider may not be listed include:
- Provider chose not to participate.
- Provider wanted to participate, but did not have the opportunity to participate this year.
- Provider was assessed but chose to opt out of participation.
- Provider has a Class 1 licensing violation within the past year and is ineligible for participation this year.
- Provider has received a CLASS score below a 4.0 and is ineligible for participation this year.
Parents can contact the Early Learning Coalition’s Look for the Stars line for information on why a provider is not on the list at 941.556.1600 ext. 229 or mail@elcsarasota.org.
Child Care Resource and Referral is a source of information on resources available for parents and can also provide a personalized list of child care options based on parents’ individual needs. including ages served, hours of operation, program enhancements, and other program information. Contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 941.556.1600 ext. 106 or mail@elcsarasota.org.
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) website is another resource, with a feature that allows parents to search for child care provider based on specific criteria
