Sweet Peas' Mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children; helping them to gain independence, build self-confidence, foster creativity, and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
We offer a high-quality, culturally sensitive program that provides a safe, healthy, nurturing and supportive environment allowing children to achieve their highest potential.
We respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each child and encourage the involvement of family and community.
Children are encouraged to express themselves and learn about the world around them through the mediums of art, music, movement, natural science and literature.
We work to foster curiosity and growth while instilling a lifelong love and desire for learning.
While we focus on academics we also emphasize learning through "enriched play" and exploration.
When it comes to teaching, every child learns at his/her own pace, thus we encourage each child to explore and learn through hands on self-discovery.
Our classroom has developmentally appropriate learning centers with enrichment activities that focus on the individual learning levels needed to build a solid foundation.
Language Development Literacy, Reading & Pre-writing Number Concepts & Math Science & Discovery Social Studies Art, Music & Dramatic Play Physical & Social Development Health & Nutrition.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Aquaponics, Composting, Gardening, Musamove Summer Camp
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beginner Soccer
Aquaponics, Composting, Gardening, Musamove Summer Camp
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beginner Soccer
School Notes
- Sweet Peas Preschool & Elementary is an independent school offering programs from pre-school through 3rd grade with before and after school care.
- Established in 2017, Sweet Peas began providing superior academic preparation in a nurturing, family-like atmosphere, with an emphasis on Natural Science.
- Seven years later, enrollment at both Sweet Peas two locations, Dunedin & Largo, continues to flourish with a student body and staff as diverse as the community it serves.
- Academics at Sweet Peas Preschool & Elementary, focus on providing students with a solid foundation of basics combined with a creative, challenging hands-on curriculum with the ability to provide purposeful and independent studies.
- Our balanced and healthy food program includes freshly preparedvegetables, fruits and on-site cooked meals. Serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.
- The Sweet Peas education includes hands-on learning with practical application, independent study with an emphasis on overcoming barriers to education, study, and how to overcome them, personal attention, independent learning, advancement based on demonstrated competency and development, versus age or grade. Elementary students enjoy arts and crafts, free play, as well as, organized and impromptu games.
- We believe in a healthy outdoor classroom experience, such as gardening and composting. We enjoy pets in every classroom, a chicken coop, butterfly gardens and continuous natural science observations with our advanced aquaponics systems, livemetamorphosis and embryogenesisdemonstrations.
- Musamove is our Summer Camp including Music, Art & Movement. We have weekly water days, exciting special guests and fun activities.
- All of Sweet Peas' teachers have earned college degrees, Child Development Associate Credentials, or have met the standards set by Coordinated Child Care and Pinellas County Licensing Board.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sweet Peas Preschool and Elementary offer?
Sweet Peas Preschool and Elementary offers 4 interscholastic sports: Climbing, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Sweet Peas Preschool and Elementary?
The application deadline for Sweet Peas Preschool and Elementary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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