Toddler Care
Toddler Care in Orlando: Gold Seal Toddler Classes in Dr. Phillips
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips offers toddler care in Orlando for families in the Dr. Phillips community. Our school holds Florida Gold Seal Quality Care status. If you’re looking for a nursery school with parent web cameras, our live classroom cameras let you check in on your little one during the day. Your child’s routine includes classroom learning, potty training support, and active play. We provide fresh meals and snacks. Parent app updates help you stay connected from work.
Ready to Move Up
Signs Your Toddler Is Ready for a Toddler Classroom
We’re open weekdays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The clearest way to judge fit is to see a classroom in action. Schedule a tour or call us at (407) 412-6908.
A toddler classroom suits a child who is ready for more group play and a steadier routine than home care or an infant room usually gives. Orlando parents moving a child into a toddler class often notice a few common signs:
- Your child walks steadily.
- Your child copies what other kids do.
- Your child wants new kinds of play.
- Your child can follow a simple routine.
Your child doesn’t need to show every sign at once. Each one hints at how your child may handle a room with more children and more going on.
Our toddler classes include play, stories, snacks, and outdoor time each day. A predictable rhythm helps toddlers learn what comes next, which can make the day feel calmer for them. If your child is used to a loose schedule at home, they may need some time to settle in.
Many families who moved to Dr. Phillips from the Northeast or Midwest don’t have friends or relatives nearby to ask for advice. A classroom visit helps close that gap. You can watch the routine for yourself and see how your child reacts to the room.
- Quality Gold Seal
- Weekdays 6:30 to 6:30
- Meals Cooked on site
- Parents get Live cameras
Licensed and Accredited
Gold Seal and Dual Accreditation Back Every Toddler Class
Florida Gold Seal Quality Care status backs every toddler class at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips. Gold Seal status comes from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), and a center needs a DCF license before it can earn it. We’re licensed by DCF.
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips also holds two accreditations:
- APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment)
- NECPA (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation)
NECPA reviews how adults and children interact, along with how a center works with parents and the community. For toddlers, those two areas matter a great deal. Much of their learning happens through talking, comfort, and back-and-forth with teachers.
Dr. Phillips and Bay Hill parents often plan to stay with one center for several years, so checking credentials early makes sense. ZIP 32819 has a limited number of licensed, accredited providers, and Gold Seal status plus APPLE and NECPA accreditation gives you one clear way to compare them.
Ms. Yliana Gomez
Director
Our director, Ms. Yliana Gomez, has more than 15 years of childcare experience, including 6 years as director. She holds a National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council of Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C., as well as the Florida Director Credential.
Structure, Not Just Supervision
Play, Stories, and Potty Training Fill Your Toddler’s Day
Toddler days at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips give working Orlando parents structure, not just supervision. Your child moves through a planned mix of activities:
- Sensory play, which uses touch, sound, and texture to help toddlers explore
- Creative play centers with hands-on materials
- Storytime sessions that build early language
- Outdoor play on the playground
Our teachers give potty training support as part of the daily routine. It tends to go more smoothly when home and school use the same steps, because mixed signals between the two can slow progress. Real-time app updates and direct messaging with teachers make it easier to follow the same plan at home.
Your toddler gets fresh, balanced meals every day from our on-site nutrition program. Our own cook makes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack on site.
Central Florida summers are hot, and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Outside, our shaded playground equipment and water play area help toddlers stay active in the heat. When storms roll in, the day moves indoors to our library, our “Playtown” dramatic play room, and our art room.
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Early Drop-Off and Late Pickup Fit Long Work Shifts
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is open weekdays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, which fits parents with long workdays. Dr. Phillips sits near Orlando’s tourism and hospitality corridor, including the theme parks, International Drive hotels, and Sand Lake Road’s Restaurant Row, where many parents work early, late, or shifting hours.
We offer flexible scheduling for work weeks that shift. We’re closed Saturday and Sunday, though, so weekend shifts will need another plan.
Check In From Work
Live Cameras and App Updates Show You Your Toddler’s Day
Live classroom cameras at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips let you see your toddler during the workday without calling. Whenever you have a free minute, you can check in on class time. Our parent app also sends real-time updates about your child’s day and lets you message your child’s teachers directly.
Parents in our reviews say the front desk handles their concerns the same day. That matters most when a question comes up mid-shift and you can’t step away from work.
Start With a Tour
Enroll Your Toddler at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips welcomes toddlers from nearby Williamsburg, Turkey Lake, Sand Lake, and the wider Dr. Phillips community. Start by scheduling a tour. While you’re here, you can see the toddler classroom, the playground, and our specialty rooms: the Art Studio, Science Lab, Library, and Computer Lab.
If your family uses School Readiness (formerly 4C), ask our front desk about how it works with toddler care.
The toddler room is also the start of a longer path at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips. Our preschool uses the Abeka curriculum and Saxon Math, two structured programs. After that comes Florida VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), free pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds, which we offer during the school year only.
Call us at (407) 412-6908 to set up your visit.
FAQ
FAQ
What Dr. Phillips parents ask us about toddler care, hours, meals and potty training.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help. Call during school hours or send us an email.
(407) 412-6908 drphillips@ladybirdacademy.comLadybird Academy of Dr. Phillips helps with potty training in the toddler room. Our teachers give potty training support during the day. You can message your child’s teachers through the parent app, so you can use the same steps at home.
Toddler care at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is open weekdays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. We also offer flexible scheduling for parents whose work hours shift. We’re closed Saturday and Sunday.
Parents at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips can watch their toddler during the day through live camera access. You also get real-time app updates and can message your child’s teachers directly through the app.
Your toddler gets meals and snacks at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips every day. Fresh, balanced meals come from our on-site nutrition program, and our own cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack on site.
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips is a licensed and accredited toddler daycare in Orlando. We’re licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and hold Florida Gold Seal Quality Care status. We’re also APPLE and NECPA accredited.
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips accepts School Readiness (formerly 4C). Ask our front desk about eligibility for toddler care. They can walk you through the next steps to get started.
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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