Rivers Edge Academy - Wekiwa Springs is a GAACS-accredited, Gold Seal childcare center in Apopka offering a STEM-focused curriculum under the Otter Learning School of Excellence umbrella. It serves infants through school age with free full-day VPK, drop-in care, and summer camp. The center holds Active School Readiness status and earns strong community feedback, with a reported 4.3-star aggregate rating across 22 reviewers. Its program depth and accreditation profile make it one of the more credentialed options in northwest Orange County.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants through school age, including Camp Holt summer program, Youth Athletes United, drop-in daycare for school-age children, and free Florida VPK with full-day option.
What sets it apart: Part of the Otter Learning School of Excellence network.
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Florida.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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