Earned the highest low-crowding score in Orlando. Reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and individual attention.
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St. Luke's Child Development Center at 4851 S Apopka Vineland Rd in Orlando is an established faith-based provider licensed since 1990, serving children from 8 months through 5th grade with strong VPK and kindergarten-readiness programs. The center maintains an excellent 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio and offers flexible scheduling with 1–5 day weekly options, along with bilingual English-Spanish support. However, maximum operating hours extend only to 2:30 PM, making it unsuitable for full-time working parents needing extended or evening care. While 10 of 12 recent inspections were violation-free, two inspections in 2025 did result in violations, and the center lacks Gold Seal or national accreditation status.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based curriculum centered around Christian values, designed to foster physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth.
Programs & activities: Programs for ages 8 months to 4 years including Parents Day Out, Preschool, Voluntary Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten. Also offers Littles Playgroup, Wednesday Night and Sunday Kids Programming, and summer day camps.
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