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Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona

Licensed
17Elevated Risk

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4.4(87)Yelp2.5(11)Claimed on Google
Gold SealVPK
Center-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

On record in Florida.

10485 Moss Park Rd, Orlando FL, 32832

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:00AM to 10:00PM
Licensed for
279 children

Hours

On the state licence record

6:00AM to 10:00PM

Monday through Sunday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • Before School
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C09OR0552
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
279 children
Address
10485 Moss Park Rd, Orlando FL, 32832
County
Orange County
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 22, 2008
License expires
February 20, 2027

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 24, 2023

    39-01: Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their chi…

  2. FindingMay '23

    May 31, 2023

    41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…

  3. FindingOct '23

    Oct 18, 2023

    04-10: A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B Comments At t…

  4. CleanJan '24
  5. CleanJun '24
  6. CleanOct '24
  7. FindingJan '25

    Jan 22, 2025

    23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments Facility does not have a current and approved fire s…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 8, 2026

    17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments Licensin… | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Comments Licensing specialist observed no thermometer in the infant room refrigerat… | 31-04: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [cabinet was not secure] and pose a threat to the health, safety or well- being of the children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Comments Li… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Licensing specialist observed one child with an expired im…

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

From Yelp

Recent parent reviews

The 3 most recent of 11 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Yelp

    Our daughter started at Ladybird Academy Lake Nona at 2 years old in the toddler's class. At that age, the teachers were good and our experience was...

    Tsedey G.Feb 9, 2025
  • Yelp

    The teachers at Ladybird take AMAZING care of our 1.5+ year old daughter. They have for many months. This review is not about that. For over a year they've...

    Steve S.Jun 2, 2021
  • Yelp

    We visited two other daycare facilities in the area; they were lovely and what we had hoped for when looking for a place to send our daughter however after...

    Jessica S.Feb 21, 2020

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How the reviews split

The 4.4 average comes from 87 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star71
  • 4 star2
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star4
  • 1 star10

Questions parents ask about Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona

Is Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona holds Florida DCF licence C09OR0552, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 22, 2008. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona offer free VPK?

Yes. Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

Is Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona care for?

Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona is licensed for up to 279 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Ladybird Academy of Lake Nona, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.