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Contact UsLicense # C13HI0273 Jana Radtke and Christy Blackard (mother and daughter) have worked together at Primrose Schools beginning with the first school they opened in Texas in 1995! After struggling to find a quality, early childhood education option for her own children, Jana decided to build a Primrose School. "I was surprised at how difficult it was to find trustworthy childcare and was overwhelmed with the waiting lists for high quality options. Like all parents, I wanted my children to have the best experience focused on early education. After having my youngest children on the waiting list of a Primrose School for 18 months, we built our first Primrose School and I changed careers! It was the best decision I've ever made!" Jana holds a Bachelor's in Management & Computer Information Systems and a Master's in Business as well as an associates degree in early childhood education and a Florida Director's Credential. In her former life, she spent 20 years as chief information officer, chief operating officer, and chief executive officer with financial and insurance companies in Texas and Florida. Despite success in the corporate world, she missed work-life balance, one of the primary reasons she left the corporate world to invest in her first Primrose School.
Ms. Blackard adds, "All four of my children (Jana's grandchildren) attended Primrose! Now we are pleased that my granddaughter (Jana's GREAT granddaughter) is a Primrose student!" The Radtke and Blackard families have made preschool education a way of life and have been dedicated to positively impacting children's lives through the unmatched Primrose educational experience. Ms. Blackard holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing & Communications and a Master's degree in Elementary Education as well as a Florida Director's Credential. "With deep roots in the Primrose community, we are incredibly devoted to bringing the best possible child care experience to our South Tampa communities. We understand the importance of instilling a love of learning during a child's early years, and we believe this is essential to building a new generation of bright students!", said Ms. Blackard. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience when it comes to your child's education. We are excited to provide the high quality care necessary to prepare your children for future success in school and in life!
Our Balanced Learning approach to child care makes us different than an ordinary Tampa daycare. Right down the road from The University of Tampa and Gorrie Elementary School, we are conveniently located on West Kennedy Boulevard.
Infant Toddler, Early preschool, Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, After school, Summer adventure club
Mabry Elementary School, Grady Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Ballast Point Elementary School and Gorrie Elementary School
Fostering a sense of belongingness has been a part of every day at Primrose for the past 40 years, and we’re excited to invite all families, from Primrose and beyond, to join in as we celebrate the annual National Day of Belongingness on September 29.
Students, families, teachers and staff at our school donated 7,000 pounds of food items through our Caring and Giving Food Drive!
Try these easy at-home activities to promote character and social growth that will help children celebrate their similarities and differences, and help create connections with others.
To better meet the individual needs of every child, we’re proud to implement Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®-3 and ASQ®:SE-2) in Primrose schools across the country.
Each Primrose school is held to high standards of safety and cleanliness while maintaining a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
There’s no question that parents want their preschoolers to grasp the basics of colors, numbers and letters to foster a lifetime of learning.
It might seem odd to think about your preschooler exploring data analysis and algebra.
It's a fact: children learn better when they are engaged. That's why purposeful play and nurturing guidance from teachers are key components of Balanced Learning. See how this time-tested approach with a strong emphasis on life skills and character development can help your child develop and excel.