At CDS Tampa Bay, our commitment to providing a premier Montessori school experience is reflected in our numerous distinctions, including: faculty members who are invited to speak at leading state and national conferences; regional and state awards in STEM competitions; the success of our students as they matriculate to top secondary schools in Tampa Bay; and international travel for our middle school students.

World School in Largo

Our flagship 14-acre campus offers infant through 8th grade, providing a full continuum of authentic Montessori learning. Students here can also explore cutting-edge animal science and equestrian programs, which are unique to our community. This campus truly embodies our commitment to a well-rounded and enriching education.

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Indian Rocks Beach

Our beautiful beach school offers infant through Kindergarten to all of the barrier island communities and the Belleair area. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where our youngest learners can thrive in a peaceful setting.

*We are currently closed due to substantial damage from hurricane Helene.

Carrollwood 

Our beautiful Carrollwood campus offers Pre-K through 6th grade to the North Tampa communities. Located in a family-friendly neighborhood, this campus provides a strong foundation for academic excellence and personal growth, preparing students to become independent and compassionate learners.

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Town 'n' Country

Our sister school to Carrollwood, this highly regarded Tampa Bay Montessori education campus offers toddler through Kindergarten classes to the West Tampa communities. This campus is well-known for its warm, collaborative environment, where our smallest students begin their lifelong love of learning.

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Bloomingdale 

Our newest campus offers toddler through 3rd grade education, serving the Brandon, Riverview, and East Tampa areas. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide a modern learning space that fully supports our curriculum, offering exceptional educational opportunities for our growing communities.

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Hyde Park

Our renowned MCH urban campus offers Pre-K through 6th grade to South Tampa communities. Located in the heart of the city, this campus brings the beauty and benefits of Tampa Bay Montessori education to an urban setting, fostering a vibrant and diverse learning environment for all students.

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Accreditations

The CDS Tampa Bay team is proud to offer an advanced, ceilingless private school education in Tampa Bay. CDS Tampa Bay schools are accredited regionally by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and internationally by Cognia (Advanced Ed). 

We are also proud to have the only American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited schools in Tampa and the only Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) accredited school on the West Coast of Florida. 

Cognia
Cognia

(Advanced Ed)

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FCIS
FCIS

Florida Council of Independent Schools

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AMS
AMS

American Montessori Society

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Association Montessori Internationale
AMI

Association Montessori Internationale

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Cognia
Cognia

(Advanced Ed)

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FCIS
FCIS

Florida Council of Independent Schools

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AMS
AMS

American Montessori Society

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Association Montessori Internationale
AMI

Association Montessori Internationale

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