Suncoast Academy

Specialties

Since 1977, Suncoast Academy has been providing stellar infant and child care in the Tampa Bay area. With 37 years in childcare and early learning, we pride ourselves in furthering the development of your child’s educational, mental and physical wellbeing. Within our caring and trusting environment, our tenured teachers and qualified staff will enrich your child’s early years with the utmost care and concern, creating a positive foundation to grow. Since we believe the first years in life are extremely important in influencing a child’s development, we have built our philosophy around understanding the individual needs of the child in order to provide fun, yet effective solutions to help a child acquire the confidence in handling people, situations and comprehending feelings.

History

Established in 1977.

Excellent early learning child care for over 35 years in South Tampa

Meet the Business Owner

Christine R.

Business Owner

Thirty-​five years ago, Chris began working as a part-​time teacher at Suncoast Academy. She is now the owner of the center. Although she still spends plenty of time in the classroom teaching the pre-​kindergarten class, she says the best part of her job is fostering a love of education in her students. Chris’ childcare certifications include: 40 Hour Child Care Training, Florida Child Care Professional, Child Care Director, as well as Infant/​Child CPR and First Aid.

Take one look at her office and you will be able to tell that her favorite animal is the dolphin. That is because outside of Suncoast, her favorite place to be is the ocean. Chris is a certified dive master and loves spending time in the water whenever she can.

As a lifetime resident of Tampa, she is a Buccaneers fan (even through the rough spots). And because of her granddaughter’s love for softball, she is also a fan of Palma Ceia Little League Softball and Revolution Softball Travel Team. Chris spends most of her weekend