Pre school, VPK. Afterschool South Tampa
Circle C Ranch Academy is a Preschool, After School Program and Summer Camp in South Tampa. On five beautiful acres, there is a large olympic swimming pool and horses and a petting zoo.
Keywords: Preschool, after school, VPK, Early childhood education, voluntary pre K program
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Circle C Ranch Academy was first opened February 1982. It was B&R ranch for 36 years before that so it has been a child care and preschool with horses for over 61 years as of 2009
What is your primary product or service?
Education. We pride our selves in an accreditated environment for early childhood ages one thru Pre-K 4. We offer a full accedemic curriculum from computers to learning to read. All this along side of Educational Horse back riding, a petting zoo and 5 acres of playground
WE also offer a huge SUMMER CAMP for ages one thru 14. Our junior counselor program for 11 year olds to 14 is a great career first job experience. Parents pay half price and the children get to work at jobs under adult supervision and then half the day they get to hang out like pre-teen and teens like to do.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
As a new mother 35 years ago I had to leave my children at child care and they would cry. I felt like you should be able to create an environment that children would love to come to and not cry when they are dropped off. Well we created it and they cry when it is time to go home instead of when they are dropped off. I love that feeling to know the children are happy.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The freedom of experential type learning. The horses along side for education and neurological growth and development. And the petting zoo for learning and teaching with experience.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Sorry only one in South Tampa by McDill Air Force Base
Provide detailed directions to your location
South on DaleMabry to the last traffic light before entering the McDill AFB. Take a left at that light which is Interbay Blvd. Once you turn Left it is 3/4 of a mile down Interbay on the right. When you see the pool you see us
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check and major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
We service all of Hillsborough County and we also are close to Gandy Bridge area so we get some South St.Pete families
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owner: Sally Harris, Operating Director: Gabirella Cloud, Executive Assistant: Ruth Fitzpatrick
What are your hours of operation?
We open at 7:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
My kids fell asleep on the way home...
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