Welcome to the Montessori Academy of South Tampa!
At the Montessori Academy of South Tampa, we are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education for children ages 0–6 years. Guided by the Montessori Method, our classrooms foster independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We are open year-round, offering a safe, nurturing, and academically rich environment where each child is respected as an individual and supported in reaching their fullest potential.
Our Mission
At the Montessori Academy of South Tampa, our mission is to support each child’s unique development through a Montessori-guided environment. We are dedicated to the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and physically — by offering purposeful work that matches each stage of growth. In partnership with families, we foster a caring community that inspires a love of learning, self-confidence, and lifelong success.
Programs
Half Day: 8:45 am - 12 pm
Full Day: 8:45 am - 2:45 pm
Extended Day: 7 am - 6 pm
Infants
Half Day: 8:45 am - 12 pm
Full Day: 8:45 am - 2:45 pm
Extended Day: 7 am - 6 pm
Toddlers
Primary (3-6) Including Kindergarten
Full Day: 8:45 am - 2:45 pm
Extended Day: 7 am - 6 pm
Contact Us
Contact us to receive more information about our school, to schedule a tour, or to be placed on our wait list.
Testimonials
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years since we took our first tour of MAST—we knew right away it was our top choice. The classrooms felt incredibly calm, clean, nurturing, and structured, and the school has exceeded our expectations. Our sons are thriving both socially and academically, and are well prepared for the next chapter!”
— Trish P.
“We wanted to express our deepest appreciation for the incredible environment and community you have cultivated over the past nearly five years. Your leadership and commitment to excellence have created a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive, and Taylor has benefited immensely from the high-quality education and the loving, supportive atmosphere that defines MAST. We are truly blessed to be a part of the MAST family.”
— Katelea R.
“This early learning environment promotes health, safety, and growth, and my children have learned a variety of skills beyond traditional preschool curriculum. The leadership is present and involved in every classroom decision, and I have always felt respected and honored as the parent. My children have felt love from day one—thank you MAST for four years and counting of an excellent educational experience.”
— Marissa S.
“A little over 5 years ago Lily started at Montessori Academy, and since then this place and all the wonderful teachers became our second home and family. We are so grateful for all the memories that our girls created at your school, and we are thankful for all your guidance, love, and experiences. Thank you for everything—we will miss you!”
— Monika D.
“It is hard to express our gratitude to you for everything you’ve done for our children and our family over the years. True to MAST’s word, MAST has always felt like a family for our children, and every single day they go to school, they feel safe, loved, and inspired. There is no other place we’d have rather sent our children, and the hardest part of leaving Tampa is leaving you all behind.”
— Kristin F.