Family Engagement Events
Family Engagement Events in Orlando at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips
Partners in Growth
Family Events at Our Dr. Phillips Day Care
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips hosts Family Engagement Events in Orlando for enrolled families who want to stay close to their child’s learning. If you’re looking for a nursery school in Orlando, getting to know your child’s teachers is a good place to start. These events bring parents into the school for preschool graduation and time with teachers. Between events, you can keep up with the classroom every day through camera access, app updates, and teacher messages. As a Gold Seal day care center, we treat you as a partner in your child’s growth. To see how this works, contact our front desk and ask about upcoming event dates.
- Quality Gold Seal
- Weekdays 6:30 to 6:30
- Celebrates Graduation
- Daily Live cameras
What They Are
Family Engagement Events in Orlando, Explained
Family engagement events are planned times when parents join their child’s daycare or preschool community. At Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips, these events connect families with teachers and with what children learn in the classroom. Preschool graduation celebrates children moving on to kindergarten, and other events give you time to meet teachers and other families in the Dr. Phillips community.
Walk the Rooms
Family Events Give Orlando Parents a Window Into the Classroom
Family events at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips let you see how your child learns instead of only hearing about it at pickup. A short drop-off conversation can only tell you so much. When you walk the rooms yourself, the stories your child tells at dinner start to make sense.
At our school, you can meet the teachers who spend the day with your child, along with other families whose children share the same classroom. Those connections often make it easier to ask questions later.
Events are also a good time to see the spaces your child uses:
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Art Studio
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Science Lab
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Library
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Computer Lab
You don’t have to wait for an event, either. Our open-door policy means you can visit any time during operating hours, with no notice needed.
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Central Florida, and outdoor time can end quickly when one rolls in. On a visit, ask to see our indoor spaces, including the library, the Playtown dramatic play room, and the art room, where your child’s day continues when it rains.
Plan Around Your Shift
Flexible Hours Help Dr. Phillips Working Parents Show Up
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, which helps parents with early or late shifts plan their time. Many Dr. Phillips families work at theme parks, hotels, and restaurants near International Drive and Sand Lake Road. Those jobs often start early, end late, or change from week to week.
Our long weekday hours and flexible scheduling make it easier to plan around family events. A parent who starts work at sunrise can still drop off at 6:30 AM. A parent on a late shift has time to arrive before 6:30 PM. We’re closed Saturday and Sunday.
Location helps too. Our school sits 2.6 miles (about 13 minutes) from Universal Studios Orlando, and we are the closest day care to Universal Studios Orlando. For parents who work in that area, the short trip can make it easier to stop in for an event.
Once you know an event date, message your child’s teacher to ask about timing and what to expect. That gives you time to request a shift change or arrange a ride before the day arrives.
On to Kindergarten
Preschool Graduation Marks the Move to Kindergarten
Preschool graduation at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips celebrates each child’s move from Pre-K or VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) into kindergarten. It closes out your child’s preschool years, and elementary school comes next.
Graduation also shows the kindergarten readiness your child has built over time. Our classrooms use structured curricula: the Abeka curriculum and Saxon Math, along with phonics, early literacy, and math learning. By graduation day, you can see how those lessons connect to the skills kindergarten teachers look for.
Reviewed From Outside
Accreditation Checks How Well the Center Partners With Parents
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips holds N.E.C.P.A. accreditation (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation), which assesses adult-child interaction and parent-community relationships. Our N.E.C.P.A. accreditation is valid through April 30, 2027. For Bay Hill and Williamsburg parents who vet a childcare choice before signing, that review speaks to how well a school works with families, not only how it runs a classroom.
We hold two more quality marks:
- Florida Gold Seal Quality Care, awarded by the Florida Department of Children and Families
- A.P.P.L.E. Accreditation (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment)
If you’re moving to Orlando from the Northeast or Midwest without local friends to ask, accreditation, Gold Seal status, and a credentialed director are things you can check for yourself.
Ms. Yliana Gomez
Director
Our director, Ms. Yliana Gomez, brings more than 15 years of childcare experience. Ms. Gomez has been with the school since it opened in 2013, first as a VPK teacher and then as Assistant Director. She has served as director since 2015. 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.
Every Day
Stay Connected Between Events With Cameras, App Updates, and Teacher Messages
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips gives parents daily tools to follow their child’s day, even when work keeps them from an event. Most Orlando parents can’t attend every event, and that’s normal. Your involvement doesn’t have to stop when you miss one.
Live parent camera access lets you see your child’s classroom during the day, and real-time app updates keep you informed as the day goes on. Direct teacher messaging works both ways: you can ask questions or share news from home. A quick message about a rough morning can help a teacher support your child that afternoon.
Our front desk responds quickly, too. Parents confirm that concerns are addressed the same day, so a question doesn’t have to wait until the next event.
Quick answers matter during Central Florida’s frequent summer storms and hurricane season, which runs June through November. When weather changes the day’s plans with little warning, you can adjust pickup or work schedules sooner.
Four Simple Steps
Enroll to Join Family Events at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips
Enrollment at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips opens the door to family events for Sand Lake and Turkey Lake area families. The steps are simple:
Contact our front desk to learn about enrollment.
Ask about your child’s age group and classroom.
Complete child care enrollment.
Ask our front desk about upcoming event dates.
Before you enroll, check what matters to you. Ask about the classrooms, daily routines, and how teachers talk with children.
We offer full-day programs for several ages:
- Infant care from 6 weeks
- Toddler classes
- Pre-K
- VPK
- After school care
For school-age children, our before and after school bus serves Palm Lake Elementary and Bay Meadows Elementary. After school care includes homework help, snacks, and outdoor fitness. Before-school drop-off starts at 6:30 AM.
Orlando’s warm weather lasts all year, so outdoor play stays part of the routine in every season. Many families here need childcare in every month, and year-round enrollment fits that need.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What Dr. Phillips parents ask us about family events, graduation and staying involved.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help. Call during school hours or send us an email.
(407) 412-6908 drphillips@ladybirdacademy.comYes, working parents can attend family events at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips. Our weekday hours run from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and together with flexible scheduling, they help parents with early, late, or shifting work schedules. Ask our front desk for event times so you can plan ahead.
You can stay involved in your child’s preschool at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips through live camera access, real-time app updates, and direct teacher messaging. The camera lets you watch your child’s day, while app updates keep you informed as the day moves along. Teacher messaging lets you ask questions without waiting for the next event.
Yes, family engagement events at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips include preschool graduation. It celebrates your child’s transition to kindergarten and gives families a chance to see the progress children made in Pre-K or VPK.
Parent involvement in preschool supports kindergarten readiness by keeping families close to what teachers teach each day. When you know what your child is learning, you can reinforce Abeka and Saxon Math skills at home. You can also follow developmental milestones with your child’s teacher.
Yes, family events at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips are a simple way to meet other parents. Events bring together teachers and families from the Dr. Phillips community. For families without a local network yet, these first connections can make a new city feel more familiar.
You can enroll at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips by contacting our front desk and completing child care enrollment. Before you enroll, ask about the classrooms and teachers in your child’s age group. After you enroll, ask our front desk about the next event dates.
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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