Alford & Ashe Academy
Alford & Ashe Academy, 7739 Gibsonton Dr, Gibsonton, FL 33534
About
Alford & Ashe Academy offers a Toddlers program, Two's program, Three's program, Four's program, VPK, School Age, Summer VPK, Summer Camp, Afterschool, and sign language. The staff creates age-appropriate and insightful activities that promote holistic development and establish a good foundation for academic learning. The program focuses on developmentally appropriate practices and reinforces children’s capabilities as they progress.
• Ages: 1–12 years old
Alford & Ashe Academy is a private school and preschool that uses developmentally appropriate practices and focuses on the social, physical, and intellectual needs of young adults. Its mission states that exploring and discovering are key elements for children. The program fosters values that include positive self-esteem, creativity, self-control, problem solving, initiative, and independence, and it encourages parent involvement. The academy provides a safe and productive program to their community and guides the future leaders of a better tomorrow in a safe learning environment. Families receive daily updates in a mobile app about the activities children do at school.
Owner Sarah Ashe studied Education/Business Management at the University of Phoenix. She has worked in the field of education for 27 years, including 20 years working in preschools as a manager, and has served as a Director of Education for over 20 years.
Parent reviews describe a range of experiences. Several reviewers state that they highly recommend the daycare or school, praise Ms. Ashe’s many years of experience, and mention that their children learned a lot academically, improved speech, social skills, and manners, and were prepared for kindergarten. Some reviews highlight that teachers are nice, care for the kids, and that children learn sign language, with daily updates provided through a mobile app. One parent notes that all four of their girls, between ages 1 and 8, attend and that their younger children are eager to go to the staff and to Ms. Ashe. Other reviewers describe negative experiences, including concerns about how the owner speaks to children and adults, reports of multiple bite marks on a child, a complaint about diaper changing and restroom use, and strong objections to children being posted on TikTok and YouTube, with specific concerns about privacy and social media. According to a Google Reviews summary, Alford & Ashe Academy has a Google rating score of 4.2 out of 5, based on 26 reviews.
Last updated February 11, 2026.
• Ages: 1–12 years old
Alford & Ashe Academy is a private school and preschool that uses developmentally appropriate practices and focuses on the social, physical, and intellectual needs of young adults. Its mission states that exploring and discovering are key elements for children. The program fosters values that include positive self-esteem, creativity, self-control, problem solving, initiative, and independence, and it encourages parent involvement. The academy provides a safe and productive program to their community and guides the future leaders of a better tomorrow in a safe learning environment. Families receive daily updates in a mobile app about the activities children do at school.
Owner Sarah Ashe studied Education/Business Management at the University of Phoenix. She has worked in the field of education for 27 years, including 20 years working in preschools as a manager, and has served as a Director of Education for over 20 years.
Parent reviews describe a range of experiences. Several reviewers state that they highly recommend the daycare or school, praise Ms. Ashe’s many years of experience, and mention that their children learned a lot academically, improved speech, social skills, and manners, and were prepared for kindergarten. Some reviews highlight that teachers are nice, care for the kids, and that children learn sign language, with daily updates provided through a mobile app. One parent notes that all four of their girls, between ages 1 and 8, attend and that their younger children are eager to go to the staff and to Ms. Ashe. Other reviewers describe negative experiences, including concerns about how the owner speaks to children and adults, reports of multiple bite marks on a child, a complaint about diaper changing and restroom use, and strong objections to children being posted on TikTok and YouTube, with specific concerns about privacy and social media. According to a Google Reviews summary, Alford & Ashe Academy has a Google rating score of 4.2 out of 5, based on 26 reviews.
Last updated February 11, 2026.
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