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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Hyer Street Preschool is a well-established community childcare center at 407 N Hyer Ave in Orlando's historic Lake Eola Heights neighborhood, continuously serving families since 1975. Under current owner Michelle Voeller (since 2020), the center has adopted a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum that blends play-based exploration with structured learning, supported by an outdoor greenhouse, three playgrounds, and a spacious patio. The center is a licensed VPK provider with an active DCF license (C09OR1201) through May 2027 and accepts subsidized care. Its capacity of 105 children and infant-through-pre-K age range make it a full-service option for families in downtown Orlando. Parent sentiment reported on Nextdoor and Facebook is strongly positive, though independently verified platform ratings were not obtainable at time of research.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Operating hours are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Emphasizes a safe, loving, and fun environment and promotes growth and development.
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