Tanglewood Academy is dedicated to providing an exciting atmosphere for learning where the indivdual child's educational, physical, social and emotional development will be nurtured.
Our goal is to Provide opportunities for the child to become actively involved in the learning process by discovering his world through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials, Involve parents in the Tanglewood Academy program through active participation and observation and to establish open communication between staff and parents concerning the child's individual needs at home and at Tanglewood Academy, Provide a staff which is experienced, well-trained and knowledgeable concerning the development and needs of young children, Maintain an indoor and outdoor physical environment which is safe, and invites exploration and discovery through a variety of quality materials which stimulate the child's physical, emotional and intellectual growth.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Tanglewood Academy is dedicated to providing an exciting atmosphere for learning where the indivdual child's educational, physical, social and emotional development will be nurtured. Our goal is to Provide opportunities for the child to become actively involved in the learning process by discovering his world through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials, Involve parents in the Tanglewood Academy program through active participation and observation and to establish open communication between staff and parents concerning the child's individual needs at home and at Tanglewood Academy, Provide a staff which is experienced, well-trained and knowledgeable concerning the development and needs of young children, Maintain an indoor and outdoor physical environment which is safe, and invites exploration and discovery through a variety of quality materials which stimulate the child's physical, emotional and intellectual growth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tanglewood Academy?
The application deadline for Tanglewood Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tanglewood Academy is First Baptist Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cambridge International Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pembroke Pines KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Grades: NS-PK 0.2 miles 9600 Pines Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 437-8536
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 437-8536
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NS-PK
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Grades: K-8 | 94 students 1.3 miles 14850 Nw 20th St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 251-2419
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 251-2419
1.3
K-8
94
Adventure Bay Early Learning C
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS | 195 students 1.5 miles 10950 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 441-4488
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 441-4488
1.5
NS
195
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 202 students 1.7 miles 2700 N Palm Ave
Hollywood, FL 33026
(954) 404-7706
Hollywood, FL 33026
(954) 404-7706
1.7
PK-12
202
Kids Of Promise Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
Grades: K | 6 students 1.8 miles 7885 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 989-7998
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 989-7998
1.8
K
6
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