About Us
At
Rainbow of Kids Academy, care is personal, learning is joyful, and every child is welcomed with warmth. As a trusted child care center in Tampa, FL, we provide a safe, nurturing place where little learners can build confidence, practice routines, and grow one bright step at a time.
A New Chapter With a Heart for Families
Rainbow of Kids Academy is more than a daycare. It is a place where families can feel known, children can feel supported, and staff can feel connected to work that matters.
With Jeff and Torri Esquillo leading the center’s next chapter, Rainbow of Kids Academy is focused on building on the foundation already established in the community and continuing its mission of providing safe, caring, and joyful early learning for Tampa families.
Our vision is simple but meaningful: we want families to feel confident when they walk through the door, children to feel excited about their day, and staff to feel valued as part of a shared mission.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and trustworthy childcare that helps children learn, play, grow, and prepare for the next stage of development.
We are here to support families in Tampa, FL, with dependable care, early learning experiences, school readiness support, and a welcoming environment where every child is treated with dignity, patience, and encouragement.
The Values That Guide Our Day
At Rainbow of Kids Academy, our values show up in the small moments: a warm greeting, a steady routine, a kind word, a helping hand, and a child’s proud smile after trying something new.
Safety First
Children need to feel secure before they can fully learn and explore. We prioritize a safe, supervised, and caring environment every day.
Trust With Families
Parents deserve clear communication, consistent care, and a team they can feel good about. We work to earn that trust from the first conversation.
Joyful Early Learning
Learning should feel bright, playful, and encouraging. We support curiosity, creativity, routines, social skills, and school readiness through age-appropriate experiences.
Community Care
Rainbow of Kids Academy is proud to serve families from a wide range of backgrounds. We believe every child deserves care, respect, and a strong start.
Professionalism With Heart
We combine structure and accountability with warmth and authenticity. Families should feel both the professionalism of our center and the heart behind our work.
Meet the People Behind the Care
Owners
Jeff and Victoria met in college, where their shared passion for education took root. Now parents to a toddler, their commitment to child development runs even deeper. With Master's degrees in Business and Counseling, they bring hands-on expertise to how they manage the students' care and environment at Rainbow of Kids Academy—grateful for the chance to set their students up for success in Kindergarten and beyond.
Director and Lead VPK Teacher
A grandmother figure to every child in our care, she's the glue that holds Rainbow of Kids Academy together. As Director and VPK Lead Teacher, with over 5 years in the role and many more as a credentialed teacher before that, she brings experience and wisdom beyond the standard. Detail-oriented and fair, she's the kind of leader any daycare would be lucky to have.
Lead Infant/1 Teacher
Ms. Kyra leads our Infant/1 classroom, bringing warmth, curiosity, and a steady presence our littlest ones settle into right away. Caring for children came naturally to her long before she became a mother and began her career in childcare. Today, she uses that instinct to create a patient, supportive environment where every child feels safe, understood, and encouraged to grow.
Classroom Support Lead
Ms. Tarita has over a decade of experience in childcare. Her nurturing personality and infectious laugh stand out right away. As our float teacher, she rotates through every classroom, giving kids time with her and teachers extra support. A Tampa native, she grew up playing sports and brings that same energy to the classroom.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ms. Mary leads our Toddler classroom for 2s and 3s, bringing almost 40 years of childcare experience — 10 of them here at Rainbow of Kids Academy. Few teachers know young children the way she does; generations have grown under her care, giving her a deep understanding of how they learn best. She loves teaching through music and movement, and every milestone her toddlers reach is still a joy to witness.
In-House Cook
Ms. Sheila is the first one here every morning, opening up and getting the kitchen ready before the kids arrive.
Tampa born and raised, she recently moved back home, and helping people has always been part of who she is. That's part of why she fits in so well here. Showing up for kids in her own community is what drew her to this work, and every meal she makes reflects that.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
Rainbow of Kids Academy is also a place for caring professionals who want their work to matter. We welcome teachers, substitutes, and childcare professionals who believe in safety, patience, teamwork, and joyful early learning.
If you are looking for an opportunity to support children and be part of a community-centered daycare in Tampa, FL, we would love to hear from you.
Let’s Help Your Child Shine
Schedule a tour to meet our team, explore our learning environment, and see how Rainbow of Kids Academy supports children, families, and staff with care, structure, and heart.
