Lutz Learning Center

My child is in Elementary at Lutz Learning Center. I am continually impressed with all that goes on in this school. My student's teacher holds a Master's Degree in Education and operates her small classroom of students at an extremely high level. This year alone I have seen amazing growth. I love how technologically savvy the classroom is (IPad 2's and computers for research) and all the fantastic field trips the class attends every month (Lego Land, Busch Gardens, blueberry picking) to bring their learning experiences to life. I like the warmth of the school (the Mother's day Breakfast was wonderful) and that parents are always welcomed to participate in class events and activities. The school even has a chef that creates all the students meals from scratch and the meal plan is included in tuition!
--Submitted by a parent

Over the past 30 years, this school has shown nothing but an utter disregard for their neighbors. They have been found in violation by Hillsborough County, and have taken no action to correct the problems created by their continual changes to their property and facilities.

We were so happy with this school for the first 2 years our child went there. Then they added the new part, rates went up and they ran teachers through so fast we stopped trying to learn their names. I never feel like our concerns are taken serious and we are just a check every week to them. I do not think this school is very good at all.
--Submitted by a parent

When we started at this preschool we loved it, but as time went on we noticed it was more of a money maker to the owner than a learning place. There are new teacher very often and the parents are never told by staff of changes in teachers, we hear from our kids. When we got to the owners with concerns, we are treated like we are stupid for asking questions. I can tell the staff is not happy working there. I think this place is toxic for children and teachers. They built a new K-5 school and it just feels like we are paying the cost for it. Our rate went up and we got nothing but babysitting for our money. Half the school year was wasted and it is time our kids will never get back. I would not want anyone else to have their child be bounced around like mine was, I just wish I would of taken my child out before all this lost time had passed.
--Submitted by a parent

Lutz Learning Center has been a fabulous place for my son. He started there in their VPK class. We (The directors and I) quickly realized that wasn't going to work for him. One of the director's offered to try him in the K class. It worked out fabulously. He excelled at the top of his class! I was so thankful that they were willing to allow him to advance instead of leaving him where he was. This school year, due to funds, we had to transfer him to a public charter school. Because of his age, he had to enter a K class. The school made no attempts to work with him or challenge him even after informing them of his previous year of learning. I came to the directors at LLC and they informed us of a scholarship we could apply for as well as working with us to get him back to a place of accelerated learning. He is SOOO happy to be back and we are grateful for the challenged learning experience he receives there. We also love the homey atmosphere and the chef onsite who prepares all of their meals, healthy ones too! They do their best to outfit the school with the latest technology, i.e. ipads, etc. My son is even taking French this year! We LOVE LLC and all the opportunities it provides!
--Submitted by a parent

We are so blessed to have found Lutz Learning Center! I pick up a happy child everyday, who is excited to tell me about what she learned at school. She is in kindergarten. This our first year at the school. The teachers and staff are kind and love children. They guild students to learn with gentleness and understanding. My child gets the attention she needs to excell! Our family is happy to be a part of Lutz Learning Center!
--Submitted by a parent

I was referred to Lutz Learning Center from a good friend who had both of her childrent attend the school. After visiting 6 other preschools in the area, this one was by far the best! I loved the open classroom setting, the stations/centers they had for learning and the fun activities and learning experiences they provided to all of the children. My daughter's teachers have been very easy to communicate with and I love receiving a monthly newsletter/calendar so we are prepared for each week. My daughter loves going to school each morning and is a very happy child when I pick her up. Since Day 1 she has loved being there and learning. I highly reccomend this school if you are looking for a school that is family orientated, looks at each child and their level of learning, and puts the child's needs first. Thanks to everyone at LLC for making this a great year!!
--Submitted by a parent

After being referd to Lutz Lerning Center, we saw changes in our daughter. She was happy, talking, making friends, and best of all learning!!!!!!!! The staff and the teacher have been very welcoming. Overall this school is a great place for a child to learn and grow to become a promising individual in life
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a blessing to my daughter. After changing her school she comes home with a smile on her face and ready to tell me about her day. They are very welcoming to parents and parent involvement. The children are always learning from how a caterpillar becomes a buterfly to being entrepreneur. Lutz Learning Center has been the best change for our daughter.
--Submitted by a parent

LLC is an amazing school! My son has been attending LLC since he was 2 and he is now in Kindergarten there. We checked out about 6 or 7 schools when we were first looking and LLC by far surpassed all of the others. They really know how to challege your child and keep them constantly engaged. The kids learn by actually doing rather than just being shown something in a book. It is a very hands on approach to learning which allows the child to retain so much more than the traditional way. My daughter is 2 now and she has been attending pre-k there since August. Both of my kids LOVE it there. They always come home with a smile on their face which makes mom and dad happy to see!
--Submitted by a parent