Cooking Activities
Cooking Activities in Orlando: Hands-On Kitchen Learning for Your Child in Dr. Phillips
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips offers cooking activities in Orlando as part of enrichment for your child. As a Gold Seal day care center, we connect cooking to real curriculum skills, such as counting scoops and following steps in order. If you’re exploring Ladybird Academy summer camp, ask us whether cooking activities are part of your child’s camp week. We’re open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Schedule a tour, and we’ll show you where your child would measure, mix, and stir.
Real Food, Real Skills
Cooking Activities Build Early Math and Science Skills
Cooking activities at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips give your preschooler math and science practice with real food, not busywork. When a child counts spoonfuls or fills a cup to a line, that child is practicing early math skills, the same skills our Saxon Math lessons build.
Science starts with mixing. Children stir, pour, and watch food change in front of them. A child who asks “Why did it get thick?” is asking a science question, and our on-site Science Lab gives questions like that more room to grow.
Cooking with young children is slower and messier than a worksheet. We think that tradeoff is worth it. A child who touches, measures, and watches the change usually remembers it better than a number on a page.
Many Dr. Phillips families moved here from the Northeast or Midwest, and they may wonder how play builds kindergarten readiness. When your child counts scoops, waits for a turn, and tells a teacher what changed in the bowl, they’re practicing counting, patience, and putting what they see into words.
- Math Saxon Math
- On site Science Lab
- Open Mon–Fri
- Quality Gold Seal
Wash, Pour, Stir
Cooking Activities Fit Into Preschool and VPK Days in Orlando
We offer toddler classes, preschool rooms, and our Pre-K Classroom in Orlando. All of our programs are full-day, so your child has time for hands-on projects without rushing.
A cooking activity has steps that go in order: wash, then pour, then stir. Following those steps builds listening skills. Children use the same skills in Abeka lessons, when a teacher gives directions and the class follows along.
Sharing a spoon and taking turns at the bowl support social-emotional learning. That term means learning to manage feelings and get along with others. Waiting for a turn is hard for a 2-year-old and easier for a 4-year-old, so keeping the task small can help younger children succeed.
Summer My Way
Summer Camp Cooking Activities Give Kids an Indoor Option on Stormy Afternoons
The Week-Long Summer Camp at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips gives Orlando kids a summer of activities, and indoor activities can keep the day going when the weather turns. Our camp is called Summer My Way Summer Camp, and it serves ages 5 to 11.
Each week has a state theme. Campers go on two field trips per week, to places such as Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. Mondays are water days, when kids cool off in our water play area, and on sunny days our shaded playground equipment helps with the heat.
Central Florida summers are hot, and afternoon thunderstorms are common. When a storm moves in, outdoor play has to stop. That’s when indoor rooms matter. Campers can move into our library, our “Playtown” dramatic play room, or our art room, so a storm doesn’t end the day’s fun.
If you work through the summer, camp keeps your child busy and learning until school starts again. Please ask our front desk whether cooking activities are part of camp before you plan around a certain date.
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Clean Hands First
What Your Child Does During a Cooking Activity
Cooking with children starts with clean hands, and our Germ Free Zone handwashing stations make washing up easy. Typically, children listen as the teacher explains the task, then take turns with simple prep tasks. The exact steps can change from one activity to the next, so ask your child’s teacher what a typical activity looks like in your child’s room.
Teachers supervise cooking activities, and we keep ratios at all times. Because our caregivers stay with the same age group all day, the adult guiding the activity already knows your child.
Our own cook prepares breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack on site every day.
Many Orlando parents work shifts near International Drive and can’t step away during the day. Real-time app updates show you what your child did. If something comes up, direct teacher messaging lets you ask a question without waiting until pickup.
Teachers Who Stay
Gold Seal Standards and Steady Teachers Guide Every Cooking Activity
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips holds Florida Gold Seal Quality Care status from the Florida Department of Children and Families. We also hold A.P.P.L.E. Accreditation (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment). Our N.E.C.P.A. Accreditation (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation) is valid through April 30, 2027. N.E.C.P.A. looks at how adults talk and work with children and how the school works with parents.
Our staff meet or exceed Florida state credential requirements, and all staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
Director Ms. Yliana Gomez brings 15+ years of childcare experience. She has been with our school since it opened in 2013. Ms. Gomez holds a National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition and the Florida Director Credential, and she is a member of the Children’s Forum.
Our teachers stay with us. Brittany has been here 10 years, Hind 7 years, and Solangel, Moraima, and Jomarie 5 years each. That means your child’s teachers are often people your child has known for a long time.
Live parent camera access lets you watch your child in the classroom during the day.
Call or Book a Tour
Enroll Your Child in Cooking Activities at Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips
Ladybird Academy of Dr. Phillips welcomes families to call the front desk or book a tour. Our number is (407) 412-6908. Parents tell us their concerns get answered the same day.
On your tour, you can see the Art Studio, Science Lab, Library, and Computer Lab. Ask us when cooking activities run for your child’s age group. You can also visit our classrooms any time during operating hours, with no notice needed.
Our hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. We’re closed Saturday and Sunday. For families whose work hours change, we offer flexible scheduling.
You can find us at 6809 Daisy St, Orlando, FL 32819. We’re 2.6 miles (about 13 minutes) from Universal Studios Orlando, so if you work near the parks, you can drop off on your way in.
Parent Questions
FAQ
What Dr. Phillips parents ask us about cooking activities, summer camp 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.comLadybird Academy of Dr. Phillips offers cooking activities for kids as part of our enrichment program. Children measure, mix, and take turns with simple tasks while a teacher supervises. Ask our front desk how cooking fits into your child’s program.
Your child can join our Week-Long Summer Camp in Orlando, and our front desk can tell you whether cooking activities are part of camp. Summer My Way Summer Camp serves ages 5 to 11. Camp includes weekly state themes, Monday water days, and two field trips per week.
Cooking activities support kindergarten readiness by giving children practice in measuring, counting, and following steps. Measuring and counting build early math skills used in our Saxon Math lessons. Following steps in order builds the listening skills children use in Abeka lessons.
Our live parent camera access lets you watch your child in the classroom during the day. Real-time app updates show you what your child did that day, and direct teacher messaging lets you ask questions without waiting until pickup.
You can enroll your child in cooking activities by calling our front desk at (407) 412-6908 to book a tour. Our hours are 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We’re located at 6809 Daisy St, Orlando, FL 32819.
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- See the classroom for your child’s age
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