Toddler Classes
Toddler Classes in Orlando: Daily Learning and Play at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips runs Toddler Classes in Orlando for busy families who need full days of steady care. If you’re looking for a preschool near Universal Studios, our school is 2.6 miles from Universal Studios Orlando. Your toddler’s day includes hands-on learning, potty training support, sensory play, and storytime. We’re a Florida Gold Seal day care center, and our preschool program uses the Abeka curriculum and Saxon Math. You can also watch your child’s classroom through live camera access. The clearest way to judge the fit is to see the room yourself, so book a tour and ask about current openings.
Is It Time?
Signs Your Toddler Is Ready for a Structured Class
Toddler readiness for a structured class often shows up at home before parents have a name for it. You may notice your toddler copying new words, climbing every chair in the house, and walking straight toward other kids at the park. Those habits suggest your child wants more to do and more people to do it with.
A few other signs point the same way:
- Your toddler follows simple directions, like “bring me your shoes.”
- Your toddler likes books and asks for the same story again and again.
- Your toddler shows early potty cues, such as telling you about a wet diaper or showing interest in the bathroom.
Your child doesn’t need every sign at once. Each one is a developmental milestone, meaning a skill most children pick up within a certain age range. Our toddler classes build on these milestones. Creative play centers give a climber safe things to explore, and storytime sessions give a word-copier new words every day.
Many families move to Dr. Phillips from the Northeast and Midwest with no local referral network. If that’s your situation, a tour lets you see the toddler room and ask questions in person before you decide.
- Drop-off 6:30 AM
- Pickup until 6:30 PM
- From Universal 2.6 miles
- Quality Gold Seal
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
A Day in Our Toddler Classes, From Drop-Off to Pickup
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Those hours matter for Orlando parents who work early or late shifts in the theme park and hotel corridor. Flexible scheduling helps when your work week doesn’t follow a fixed pattern.
After drop-off, the toddler day follows a steady routine. Toddlers do better when they can guess what comes next, and a familiar order can make each change in the day calmer.
Your toddler spends part of the day in sensory play, which means squishing, pouring, and sorting in activities that use touch, sound, and sight. In our creative play centers, children have time to build, pretend, and make things. During storytime, teachers read books aloud to grow words and listening skills. Early math skills come up naturally through counting, matching, and noticing shapes. Outdoor time gives toddlers room to run, climb, and move.
Facts You Can Check
Gold Seal Credentials Behind Our Toddler Program in Orlando
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips holds Florida Gold Seal Quality Care status, awarded by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Gold Seal requires DCF licensure first, so the award sits on top of a state license.
Parents in Bay Hill and Williamsburg often vet a school closely before making a multi-year commitment for their child. Beyond Gold Seal, our toddler program holds two accreditations:
- A.P.P.L.E. accreditation (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment).
- N.E.C.P.A. accreditation (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation), valid through April 30, 2027.
The N.E.C.P.A. review looks at adult-child interaction, which is how teachers talk with, guide, and respond to children.
Ms. Yliana Gomez
Director
Our director, Ms. Yliana Gomez, brings more than 15 years of childcare experience. Ms. Gomez holds the National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C., as well as the Florida Director Credential. Our staff meet or exceed Florida state credential requirements.
If you’re weighing several licensed, accredited centers in Dr. Phillips, comparing their credentials side by side is a practical place to start. When you tour any school, ask to see current certificates and their dates, not just a logo on a website.
Check In Anytime
Live Cameras and Teacher Messaging Keep You Connected
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips gives working Orlando parents ways to check in without calling. You may be in a meeting, on a shift, or stuck in traffic. When you have a free minute, live parent camera access lets you see your child’s classroom, real-time app updates come through the day, and you can message your child’s teacher directly.
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Teacher Messaging
A camera shows you the room, but it can’t tell you why your toddler skipped a nap or seemed upset at lunch. Teacher messaging fills that gap, because you get the details from the person who was there. If something needs more attention, our front desk addresses concerns the same day.
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Open-Door Visits
Sometimes you’d rather see your child in person. Our open-door policy means you can visit anytime during operating hours, with no notice needed. We’re the closest daycare to Universal Studios Orlando, 2.6 miles away (about 13 minutes), so a quick stop fits into a workday nearby.
Four Clear Steps
Steps to Enroll in Toddler Classes in Dr. Phillips
Enrollment at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips follows a few clear steps. Families along the Sand Lake Road corridor can start here:
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Tour the school.
See the toddler room, the Art Studio, and the Library, and watch how teachers talk with the children.
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Ask about openings.
Find out what is open now and which schedule options fit your work hours.
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Gather records and enroll.
Collect your child’s health and immunization records, then complete child care enrollment.
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Ask about School Readiness.
If your family may qualify, ask about School Readiness (formerly 4C), a Florida program that can help with child care costs.
Missing immunization records can slow enrollment, so pull them together before you need them.
Orlando families need child care year-round. Our warm climate means there’s no seasonal pause like some northern areas have, so plan early if you have a start date in mind.
One Familiar School
Toddler Classes That Lead to VPK and Kindergarten Readiness
Toddler classes at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips are the first step on a path to kindergarten readiness. Orlando families planning several years ahead can keep their child in one familiar school as they move from toddler classes to preschool, then to our Pre-K classroom and VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten).
Our preschool program uses the Abeka curriculum and Saxon Math. Abeka is a structured curriculum with a phonics-based reading program. Saxon Math teaches math in small steps that build on each other. Named programs give you something real to look at when you ask what your child will learn.
Potty training support in the toddler years helps prepare your child for the move to preschool rooms.
Florida VPK is free for eligible 4-year-olds. At our school, VPK runs during the school year only. Many Turkey Lake area newcomers have never heard of VPK, because it’s a Florida-specific program. Ask about it during your tour so you know the timeline well before your child turns four.
FAQ
FAQ
What Dr. Phillips parents ask us about toddler classes, hours and meals.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help. Call during school hours or send us an email.
(407) 412-6908 drphillips@ladybirdacademy.comYes, our toddler classes include potty training support as part of the daily routine. Share the words and steps you use at home with your child’s teacher. Keeping home and school consistent tends to make the process less confusing for a toddler.
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips accepts toddler drop-off on weekdays from 6:30 AM, with pickup until 6:30 PM. We offer flexible scheduling for parents who work shifts. These hours fit many families who work early or late in Orlando’s tourism and hotel jobs.
Yes, Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips gives parents live camera access to watch your toddler’s classroom. You also get real-time app updates during the day. If you have a question, you can message your child’s teacher directly.
Yes, toddlers at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips get fresh, balanced meals and snacks every day. Food comes from our on-site nutrition program. Your child receives breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
Yes, the toddler program at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is Florida Gold Seal Quality Care, which requires DCF licensure, and holds A.P.P.L.E. and N.E.C.P.A. accreditation. Gold Seal is awarded by the Florida Department of Children and Families. N.E.C.P.A. accreditation is valid through April 30, 2027.
Yes, Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is the closest daycare to Universal Studios Orlando, 2.6 miles away (about 13 minutes). Drop-off starts at 6:30 AM on weekdays, and parents can check the live camera during the day. Our open-door policy also lets you visit anytime during operating hours.
Schedule 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
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