Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Florida.
Top 10 in Orlando
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Orlando.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Orlando. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, and parent feedback for infant rooms.
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Expanding Minds Academy is an APPLE Accredited, Gold Seal Quality Care provider on North John Young Parkway in College Park, Orlando, making it the most credentialed center in this batch. The Black-owned, women-owned academy serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years with a comprehensive program menu including infant care, VPK, school-age care, night care, and summer camp. Its dual accreditation and active School Readiness and VPK contracts place it among the higher-quality licensed centers at this capacity tier.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: STEAM education combined with Frog Street curriculum, emphasizing hands-on projects that foster curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity.
Programs & activities: Programs include infant care (6 weeks-18 months), toddler, preschool, VPK, school-age (6-12 years), and summer camp with STEAM-powered activities.
What sets it apart: Holds APPLE Accreditation and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Participates in Florida's VPK program. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 5 PM.
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