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Infant Care
Responsive care, comforting routines, and safe sensory exploration in a nurturing setting.
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Tambra’s TinystepsLearning Academy LLCBalance for LifeBalance for Life
Small steps today.
Strong foundations for life.
Tambra Tinysteps Learning Academy LLC provides a safe, loving learning environment where children can grow through small-group care and structured learning through play.
Licensed Large Family Child Care Home · License #L13HI0013Ages: Birth–12 yearsCapacity: 12 childrenRegular enrollment: contracted eight-hour daily shiftDrop-in and weekend care: six-hour shift by appointment
Outdoor science, nature, and discovery
The Tinysteps Outdoor Discovery Garden
Children learn through real garden experiences—planting seeds, watching weather, measuring growth, exploring water, and safely observing bees, butterflies, ants, ladybugs, and other outdoor life.
Discover what children learnWelcome, families
Learning, care, and belonging
We support children from infancy through school age with age-appropriate experiences, consistent routines, and meaningful family connections. Our approach gives children room to explore while helping them build the skills they need for their next step.
Movement and wellness
Zumba® Kids Enrichment — Ages 4–11
Children build healthy movement habits through joyful, age-appropriate music, rhythm, dance, coordination, and self-expression led by Tambra M. Newton, a licensed Zumba® Kids and Zumba® Kids Jr. instructor.
Optional enrichment · Additional fee applies
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Meet the staff
Caring educators your family can know
Meet Early Childhood Educators Tambra M. Newton, B.S., ECE, MOML; Arthur Newton, B.S., ECE; and Twauna Newton, ECE. Learn about their experience and education.
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Care that grows with your child
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Toddler Care
Active play and guided discovery that encourage language, independence, movement, and social-emotional growth.
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Preschool Learning
Hands-on experiences that build early literacy, early math, creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation.
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VPK
Playful, intentional learning designed to support confidence and kindergarten readiness.
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After-School Care
A welcoming place for school-age children to decompress, connect, create, and continue learning.
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Night & Weekend Care
Scheduled care for families who need evening, overnight, weekend, or occasional Parents’ Night Out support.
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Tutoring Support
Individualized academic support that helps school-age learners strengthen skills, complete assignments, and build confidence.
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A warm environment with purposeful learning
- Safe and loving learning environment
- Small-group learning
- Structured learning through play
- The Tinysteps Outdoor Discovery Garden for hands-on math and science exploration
- Optional Zumba® Kids enrichment for age-appropriate movement and wellness
- More than 30 years of early childhood education experience
- School Readiness accepted; eligibility requirements apply
For enrolled and prospective families
Calendar, community news, menus, and family information
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Community News
See current Brandon, Plant City, Tampa, and Hillsborough County family events, resources, and weather information.
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View the current month with confirmed community events, closures, birthdays, and recognition dates.
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Review CACFP-informed sample menus and age-group meal-pattern information.
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Parents sign in securely for learning highlights, reminders, and family participation.
Connected through educational leadership
Meet our three connected organizations
Learn how Tambra’s Tinysteps Learning Academy, Sandywood Institute, and the National Alliance for Home-Based and Center-Based Educators support children, families, and educators through separate but connected work.
Now welcoming inquiries
Let’s talk about your child’s next tiny step.
Based in Brandon · Serving families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Regular enrollment includes an eight-hour daily shift. Drop-in and weekend care use a six-hour shift by appointment.