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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Orlando Day Nursery is a nonprofit, mission-driven early childhood center located at 626 Lake Dot Circle in downtown Orlando, serving infants and preschoolers from 6 weeks through five years old. With over 100 years of operation, strong Four-Star Charity Navigator accreditation, and APPLE program certification, it combines affordability with an integrative curriculum spanning literacy, math, science, music, and art. The center's 4.1-star rating from 30 parent reviews and 98% Facebook recommend rate reflect strong community trust, while its Early Head Start classrooms and VPK program support working families. Early closing hours at 6:00 PM may limit access for families needing extended care.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Integrates literacy, math, science, music, movement, art, sensory, and creative thinking opportunities with active learning experiences designed to develop social-emotional skills and create lifelong learners.
Programs & activities: Programs include literacy, math, science, music, movement, and art. Also offers family programming with events and educational opportunities for primary caregivers.
What sets it apart: APPLE-accredited program serving children six weeks to five years old. Operating for over 100 years, emphasizes affordability and offers scholarships based on family circumstances.
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