Star Lab delivers high levels of learning and joy for preschool and elementary students through a personalized pace of instruction, lots of movement, arts everyday, and real-world applications. As you look to find a microschool, preschool, or elementary learning center that meets your family’s needs in the Sarasota area, we encourage you to reach out to us!
We’re a Montessori-inspired neighborhood school for grades prek-3 in historic Newtown, Sarasota. We exist to ignite the natural curiosity and joy of learning in every child through movement, arts, and real-world learning. With a focus on the whole child, we emphasize movement and offer homemade, healthy and delicious meals for students. We provide high-quality individualized learning plans designed to help each child grow in the early literacy skills–and offer culturally relevant learning and arts every day.
If you’re looking for a private elementary school in Sarasota, we encourage you to reach out to us. Step Up scholarships are accepted.
3 Reviews on “Star Lab”
Kindergarten Parent
As parents, we are incredibly grateful for the nurturing and innovative atmosphere at Star Lab. After touring more than a dozen schools in the area, none came close to what Star Lab offers.
The dedicated staff’s focus on an individualized curriculum and small teacher-to-student ratio has been invaluable for our child’s growth and development. We appreciate the school’s strong emphasis on creativity and critical thinking, which truly sets it apart.
The supportive community and the rich opportunities for our child to explore and learn new skills make Star Lab feel like a special place where students are inspired to thrive and excel.
Kindergarten Parent
I love how they work on each individual strength and weakness so no one is left behind. Those who are advanced aren’t losing academically either while waiting for other classmates to catch up. The technique is vital and I love it. The kids aren’t just a number but individually special, and the school embraces that. I am so appreciative and have seen significant progress in both of my kids.
Anon
As a parent and fellow educator, I am extremely grateful for Star Lab’s exceptional educational approach. From Day 1, Alison, the Founder and Head of the School, and the rest of the Star Lab team took time to understand my child’s unique needs, using thoughtful pedagogical strategies to make the transition from pre-K to kindergarten smooth and reassuring. The Friday one-on-one sessions with teachers are invaluable, allowing for detailed discussions on progress and home support strategies.
The family-style meals and community-focused activities further enhance the nurturing environment.
We feel truly blessed to be part of Star Lab, where our child’s growth and well-being are clearly prioritized.