Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Florida.
Top 3 in Kissimmee
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Kissimmee across all 11 quality dimensions.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Kissimmee. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Kissimmee. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, and parent feedback for infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Kissimmee. This reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Kissimmee. Reflects director responsiveness, communication, and operational consistency.
Full Ranking Detail
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My First Academy at 2245 Fortune Rd is an owner-operated center with over 10 years of service in Kissimmee, FL, offering care for children ages 6 weeks through school age. DCF license C09OS0086. Capacity 106. Uses Frog Street Pre-K and Nemours Reading BrightStart curricula, with enrichment in Spanish, computer, music, yoga, and Baby Sign Language. Strong safety protocols including triple background checks and restricted access. Consistently praised by parents online for cleanliness, caring staff, and quality curriculum.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Designed for comfort and inspiration with home-from-home environment; age-appropriate classrooms for infants through school age (6 weeks to 11 years)
Programs & activities: Programs: Infants (6 weeks-12 months), Toddlers (1-2 years), Early Preschool (2-3 years), Preschool (3-4 years), Pre-K/VPK (4-5 years), School Age (5-11 years), Summer Camp (5-11 years). Age-separated outdoor play areas with climbable structures for motor development.
What sets it apart: Over ten years of community service. Private entrance with internal camera monitoring. Professional cleaning teams. Convenient location near Florida's Turnpike with proximity to Publix and other amenities. Hours 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
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Top 100 in Florida
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Top 3 in Kissimmee
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Best for Safety
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Kissimmee. This reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation.</span>
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Best Management
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