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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Ladybird Academy Lake Underhill is a nationally award-winning center-based provider at 10955 Lake Underhill Rd in Orlando, serving infants as young as 6 weeks through school age with before- and after-school programs for children up to 12 years old. The center's director holds a Florida VPK endorsement and National CDA credential, operating from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily. Parent engagement is strong, with live camera access, daily email updates on activities and milestones, and a high 4.8-star Birdeye rating from 114 families. The center's comprehensive programming emphasizes academic, social, emotional, and physical growth across infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, and summer camp programs. Pricing is among the higher-cost options in the Orlando area, and optional video surveillance features incur additional fees.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“My toddler loves her teachers, Ms. Margarita, Ms. Cindy and Ms. Philomene! They are very loving and dedicated with their students.”
“My children started attending LadyBird Academy this school year and they absolutely love it! Nothing but compliments to the wonderful and caring staff of Ladybird Academy Lake Underhill. My son loves attending and looks forward to seeing his teachers every day.”
“The curriculum is fun, engaging, and truly enriching—helping her grow socially, emotionally, and academically.”
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Programs include Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, and Summer Camp. Emphasizes growth academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
What sets it apart: Award-winning center serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Director holds Florida VPK endorsed Director credential and National CDA credential; hours 6:30 AM-6:30 PM; located in Legacy Place medical park.
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