Earned the highest curriculum score in Orlando. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and school-readiness preparation.
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Bezos Academy at Village on Mercy (1766 Mercy Dr, DCF license C09OR1332, capacity 54) is Florida's first Bezos Academy location, opened in March 2023 in partnership with Ability Housing. It offers tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool for children ages 3–5 from families earning up to 400% FPL, with no voucher requirement. Daily meals are included. Hours are 8:45 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, year-round. This nationally backed program brings high-quality Montessori curriculum to an underserved Pine Hills community, making it one of the most distinctive public-benefit childcare offerings in Orlando.
Safety8.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care1.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori-inspired approach designed to nurture children as creative leaders, original thinkers, and lifelong learners, serving ages 3-5.
What sets it apart: Tuition-free preschool offered at no cost to families in under-resourced communities through scholarships and public funding. Operates five days per week with a strong non-discrimination policy.
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