Daycare Center in Dr. Phillips
Award-winning preschool and child care in Dr. Phillips, giving children from 6 weeks to 12 years a safe, loving place to explore, learn and get ready for kindergarten.
Why Families Trust Us
The Preschool Dr. Phillips Families Trust
Voted Best of Orlando in childcare by Orlando Magazine, 10 years running.
- NECPA Accredited National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
- Florida VPK Provider Free Voluntary Pre-K for 4-year-olds
- 2013 Serving Dr. Phillips families since we opened
- Day One Ms. Yliana has directed the school since it opened
- 5–10 yrs Teachers who stay, many with 5 to 10 years here
- 100% Of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified
Safety Built Into Every Day
- Coded door locks Every entrance stays secure
- Classroom web cameras Check in from your phone
- Open-door policy Parents are always welcome
Our Philosophy
Childhood Should Feel Like One Big Adventure
Wonder, trying new things and laughing while learning. We protect that sense of adventure and build real learning into every part of your child’s day.
What We Offer
Child Care Services in Dr. Phillips
From full-time care to free VPK, find the right fit for your child and your work schedule.
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Full-Time Child Care
All-day care from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, infants through Pre-K -
VPK
Free Florida pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds -
Flexible Scheduling
Care that fits early, late and shifting work hours -
4C - School Readiness
Subsidized child care for eligible Orlando families -
Step Up Program
Put your Step Up For Students scholarship to work
Explore Our Programs
Every program from 6 weeks to 12 years, under one roof on Daisy Street.
- Afterschool Program Bus pickup from Palm Lake and Bay Meadows Elementary, homework help and play
- Preschool Toddler classes, Pre-K and full-day preschool with Abeka and Saxon Math
- Nursery School Infant and toddler care from 6 weeks, with sensory play and story time
- Childcare Agency Licensed care from infancy to VPK, with simple enrollment
- Learning Center Kindergarten readiness, language classes, ballet and soccer
- Summer Camp Week-long Summer My Way camp for ages 5 to 11, with field trips
- Growth and Development Kindergarten transition, potty training, creative play and outdoor time
“Working with children is a great experience because it allows me to make a difference in each child’s life, teaching them with love and knowledge and preparing them to be successful in later life.”
More Than Child Care
A Second Home Where Your Child Is Known and Loved
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips partners with families to help every child reach their fullest potential, nurturing a love of learning with patience, care and respect.
We don’t just watch over your child. We love, teach and play with them, and we stay with your family for the long run, from first steps to the school bus.
We’re open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with flexible scheduling for families who work early, late or shifting hours.
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Security You Can See
Coded door locks and classroom web cameras you can open from your phone.
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Qualified, Caring Teachers
Every teacher meets or exceeds Florida credential requirements, and all staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
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Owner-Operated
Our owner owns the school, the building and the land, and invests personally in every classroom.
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Always in Touch
A phone in every classroom, daily notes for babies and family events throughout the year.
Our Approach
Learning That Feels Like Play
Children learn best when they’re busy, curious and having fun. Each day mixes small-group lessons with creative, hands-on play, so new skills grow without pressure.
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Hands-On, Every Day
Small groups move between reading, phonics, math, building, science, art and dramatic play, inside and outside the classroom.
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Two New Languages
Sign language helps infants and toddlers express themselves early, and conversational Spanish starts at age 2.
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Ready for Kindergarten
Our VPK and Pre-K classrooms build early academic skills alongside the positive character traits that help children thrive in school.
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Healthy Habits for Life
Hand washing and self-care become part of the routine, balanced with outdoor play, ballet and dance, and soccer.
Programs From 6 Weeks to 12 Years
Big Discoveries Start Here
Six classrooms, each designed for where your child is right now, so every stage builds naturally on the last.
- 6 weeks +
Infants
Cozy, calm baby rooms where little ones get plenty of one-on-one attention. Teachers record your baby’s day for you, and early sign language helps babies share what they need before they have words.
- Toddler
Toddlers
Busy hands and big curiosity. Toddlers explore through sensory play, music, story time and lots of outdoor play, building the confidence to try something new every day.
- Age 2
Twos
A big year of growing up. Conversational Spanish begins, routines take shape, and our teachers partner with you on potty training.
- Age 3
Threes
Preschool gets real: their own desk, a Ladybird uniform, and hands-on time for reading, math, science and creative play.
- Age 4
VPK
Florida’s free Voluntary Prekindergarten, focused on kindergarten readiness: early literacy, math and the character traits that help children thrive in school.
- Ages 5–12
Before & After School
A relaxed start to the morning and a safe, active afternoon. We provide pickup and drop-off at Palm Lake Elementary and Bay Meadows Elementary, then homework help, a snack and outdoor fitness until you arrive. See our afterschool program in Orlando.
Not sure which classroom fits? We’ll help you choose on your tour.
Find the Right ProgramSchedule a Tour
Come See Where Their Adventure Begins
Walk the classrooms, meet our team and bring every question on your list. You’ll know quickly whether Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips feels right for your family.
- See the classroom for your child’s age
- Meet the teachers and our director team
- Learn how check-in, cameras and daily updates work
Prefer to talk? Call (407) 412-6908
Thank you!
Your tour request is on its way. Our team will contact you soon to confirm a time. Need us sooner? Call (407) 412-6908.
FAQs
Questions From Parents? We’ve Got Answers.
The things families ask us most, from VPK to pickup.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help. Call during school hours or send us an email.
(407) 412-6908 drphillips@ladybirdacademy.comWe care for children from 6 weeks old through Pre-K, and our before and after school program serves school-age children ages 5 to 12.
We’re open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. Parents who work early, late or shifting hours can read about our flexible scheduling in Dr. Phillips.
Yes. Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program that prepares children for kindergarten. Children who live in Florida and turn 4 on or before September 1 are eligible. Families apply online through the Florida Early Learning family portal, then bring their Certificate of Eligibility to us.
Yes. We accept School Readiness funding, which many families still know as 4C.
Only approved adults can check children in and out, and coded door locks keep the building secure. Any adult we don’t recognize must show ID. Every classroom also has its own phone, so you can reach your child’s teacher anytime.
Fill out the tour request form on this page or call us at (407) 412-6908. We’ll find a time that works for your family.