Play Ground Activities
Play Ground Activities in Orlando: Outdoor Play That Builds Skills at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips offers play ground activities in Orlando for toddlers, preschoolers, and after school kids. We also provide after school pickup from Bay Meadows Elementary. Warm weather lets kids play outside almost every month of the year here. As a Florida Gold Seal Quality Care day care center, we treat outdoor play as part of early childhood education. We are open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Call our front desk at (407) 412-6908 to enroll.
Toddler to School Age
Playground Activities Matched to Your Child’s Age
Playground activities at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips change as your child moves up from one classroom to the next. Toddlers do sensory play, simple climbing, and outdoor play that builds gross motor skills. These are the big body moves, like running, climbing, and balancing.
In preschool and pre-K, soccer, group games, and creative play teach turn-taking and social-emotional learning. For school-age kids (5 to 12), active play helps them reset after a long school day.
If your family plans to stay in Dr. Phillips for years, your child can go from toddler play to school-age games without changing schools.
- Open 6:30 AM
- Pickup until 6:30 PM
- Bus pickup 2 schools
- Quality Gold Seal
Move and Imagine
What a Day of Outdoor Play Looks Like
Outdoor play at our Dr. Phillips center includes several kinds of activity. Children play soccer and explore with sensory play, while ballet dance and creative play add movement and imagination. Because Orlando stays warm, these activities run all year, not only in summer.
Each activity ties to developmental milestones. A child practices balance on the playground equipment, sharing with a soccer ball, and following steps in a group game. A child who avoids climbing or group games may just need more practice, and the playground is often where that shows up first.
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Soccer
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Sensory Play
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Creative Play
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Playground Equipment
- Palm Lake Elementary
- Bay Meadows Elementary
After the Bus Ride
After School Playground Time for Palm Lake and Bay Meadows Students
The before and after school bus at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips serves Palm Lake Elementary and Bay Meadows Elementary (Orange County Public Schools). After the bus ride, our after school care includes outdoor play, a snack, and homework help. A child who has had time to move is often more ready to sit and focus.
Before-school drop-off starts at 6:30 AM, and pickup runs until 6:30 PM. If you work early or late shifts near Sand Lake Road or the theme parks, these hours cover both ends of your day.
Shade and Water Play
Shade, Water Play, and Indoor Backup Spaces for Florida Weather
Florida weather shapes how playground time works at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips. Orlando summers bring afternoon thunderstorms, and hurricane season runs June through November.
On hot afternoons, children play on shaded playground equipment over safety surfacing. Our water play area keeps kids cool. Summer camp adds Monday water days.
Gold Seal Care
Supervision and Parent Updates You Can Check Yourself
Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips holds Florida Gold Seal Quality Care, awarded by the Florida Department of Children and Families. We also hold A.P.P.L.E. and N.E.C.P.A. accreditation. Our N.E.C.P.A. accreditation is valid through April 30, 2027.
Our staff meet or exceed Florida state credential requirements. All staff are CPR/First Aid certified. Caregivers stay with the same age group all day, and ratios are maintained at all times.
Three Steps
How to Enroll Your Child in Playground Activities
Here is how to get started at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips:
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Contact the front desk. Call (407) 412-6908 or email drphillips@ladybirdacademy.com. Parents in our reviews say their concerns get answered the same day.
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Pick a program. Choose full-time care, after school care, or Summer My Way Summer Camp (ages 5 to 11).
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Ask about options. Ask about flexible scheduling, Florida VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), and School Readiness (formerly 4C). VPK is free pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds, and we offer it during the school year only.
We are at 6809 Daisy St, Orlando, FL 32819. That is 2.6 miles (about 13 minutes) from Universal Studios Orlando, a handy stop if you commute from Williamsburg or the Turkey Lake area.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Dr. Phillips parents ask us about playground time, weather and enrollment.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help. Call during school hours or send us an email.
(407) 412-6908 drphillips@ladybirdacademy.comYes, Palm Lake Elementary and Bay Meadows Elementary students can join after school playground time, because the Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips bus serves both schools. After school care includes outdoor play, snacks, and homework help. Pickup runs until 6:30 PM on weekdays.
Toddlers at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips do outdoor play, sensory play, and creative play as their playground activities. These activities build movement skills like climbing and balance. Toddlers also start early social skills, such as playing near and with other children.
Kids at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips use shaded playground equipment and a water play area in Orlando heat, and they play in the library, Playtown, and art room when it storms. Orlando summers often bring afternoon thunderstorms, so these indoor rooms are ready when the weather turns.
Yes, parents can check in on their child during the day through live camera access, real-time app updates, and direct teacher messaging at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips. Every classroom also has a phone. Our open-door policy lets you visit anytime during operating hours, with no notice needed.
Yes, Summer My Way Summer Camp at Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips includes extra outdoor activities, such as Monday water days and field trips. Campers take two field trips per week, and destinations include Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. Camp is for ages 5 to 11.
Ladybird Academy of Dr Phillips hours suit many early theme park and restaurant shifts, opening at 6:30 AM and closing at 6:30 PM on weekdays. We also offer flexible scheduling. We are closed Saturday and Sunday, so weekend shifts will need other care.
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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