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 of Lake Nona is a well-established childcare center at 10485 Moss Park Rd in Orlando, serving infants from 6 weeks through school-age children with extended hours (6:30 AM–6:30 PM). It holds Gold Seal designation from Florida DCF alongside APPLE and NECPA accreditations, and offers free VPK programming alongside a comprehensive curriculum that includes Abeka, Saxon Math, STEAM labs, and languages (Spanish from age 2, sign language for infants). The facility features dedicated purpose-built spaces—art studio, science lab, library, and outdoor play areas—plus secure keypad entry and parent communication via app. Despite five parent recognition awards in Central Florida, the center has recorded five inspection violations across 14 DCF inspections in the past three years, and recent reviews flag staff turnover and communication delays; prospective families should weigh the strong programs and facilities against a capacity of 279 (which may feel large) and direct inquiry into current compliance and staffing stability.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes5.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“Such a great school with wonderful teachers. Definitely made the right choice by choosing this place!”
“Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our granddaughter get excited about going to daycare here.”
“The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: First class educational curricula preparing students for elementary school; no specific named philosophy detailed.
Programs & activities: Field trips, before and after school programs, summer camp, and VPK (Voluntary Pre-K) programs; serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
What sets it apart: Voted #1 child care provider in Central Florida for five years by parents. Open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; modern state-of-the-art facilities; free part-time and full-time VPK registration offered.
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