Preschool Program | Greater Orlando Metro
The preschool years are where so much begins to come alive. Your child starts asking bigger questions, forming real friendships, using language in new ways, and discovering just how much they are capable of. At StarChild Academy, our preschool program is designed to nurture that beautiful stage with warmth, structure, and purpose. Our school brings together nurturing care, strong academics, and a loving preschool classroom environment where young children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. At StarChild Academy, we believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning and lasting success.
Preschool Program Enrollment
Ages Served
2 to 4 years old, with separate classrooms by age.
Schedule Options
Full-time and part-time programs are available at select locations.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Is Potty Training Required?
Yes. Children must be potty-trained for preschool enrollment.
Curriculum Focus
Our preschool program combines nationally recognized academics with engaging, hands-on activities that help children learn with confidence. Our curriculum includes Abeka Phonics for younger preschool children, Open Court Reading for older preschoolers, Saxon Math, science exploration, foreign languages, music, art, and a creative curriculum approach that supports the whole child. This strong academic and developmental foundation helps build language, mathematics, early literacy, and critical thinking while honoring each child’s age and stage.
Daily Routine
Each school day balances structured lessons, purposeful play, and meaningful routines. Children move through circle time, phonics, math activities, art, music, outdoor play, and guided small-group learning. These daily activities help develop listening, communication, self-discipline, and social confidence while making learning feel exciting and natural for preschoolers.
Classroom Experience
Our preschool classroom environments are warm, age-appropriate spaces where children feel safe, inspired, and ready to explore. Small class sizes allow teachers to provide individualized support while helping students strengthen problem-solving, independence, and collaboration. Through engaging materials and intentional guidance, our classroom experience supports emotional development, fine motor growth, and a love of discovery.
About Our Preschool Program
A child’s early school years shape far more than academics. They shape how children see themselves as learners, how they build relationships, and how they respond to challenge and discovery. That is why our educational philosophy centers on building a strong, joyful start for every child. At StarChild Academy, our preschool experience blends proven academics with nurturing support so your child’s education feels both meaningful and secure.
From 2 Years to 4 Years: Development Support For Every Stage
The preschool years are filled with remarkable growth. During this age, children develop quickly in language, movement, friendships, self-regulation, and thinking. Our preschool program is carefully designed to support that growth through experiences that are both purposeful and joyful.
- Building Academic Foundations – Our curriculum helps preschool children build early reading, writing, and mathematics skills through age-appropriate lessons and hands-on activities. This strong start gives children the confidence they need as they prepare for pre-kindergarten, private kindergarten, or other next steps in school.
- Supporting Emotional Development – Our teachers help children identify feelings, manage transitions, and practice kindness in the classroom. These daily interactions support emotional development, self-regulation, and healthy relationships, all of which are essential during early childhood.
- Strengthening Fine Motor Skills and Independence – Through art, writing readiness, sensory exploration, and practical routines, children develop the coordination and control needed for school tasks and daily life. These experiences help strengthen fine motor skills while also encouraging independence and confidence.
- Encouraging Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Our preschool classroom gives children regular opportunities to ask questions, make connections, and test ideas. Through science, building, conversation, and guided play, children grow in critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Nurturing Lifelong Learning – When children feel safe, capable, and excited to discover something new, they begin to develop a true love of learning. That is the heart of lifelong learning, and it begins in these early years through relationships, routines, and meaningful experiences.
Preschool Program Enrollment and Registration
Starting preschool is a big step for both children and parents. We know families want to feel confident that the transition will be gentle, encouraging, and well supported. Our team works closely with families to understand each child’s readiness, answer questions, and help make the start of school feel positive and exciting. If you are exploring preschools in Central Florida, we invite you to visit our school, tour our classrooms, and see how our preschool program comes to life each day.
Why Families Trust StarChild Academy in Orlando
Families choose our private preschool because they want more than a traditional childcare center or one-size-fits-all approach. They want a school where children are nurtured, challenged, and truly known.
- Our experienced leadership team includes long-standing educators, with some dedicated team members serving StarChild Academy families for more than 19 years.
- Every staff member meets or exceeds state credential and training requirements and is certified in CPR and First Aid, giving families confidence that their children are always in capable hands.
- Our classrooms are bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed with floor-to-ceiling tempered glass walls that create open environments where children feel comfortable learning and exploring.
- Each age group enjoys its own outdoor playground with safe, age-appropriate equipment designed to support active play and healthy development.
- Families enjoy peace of mind thanks to our strong security systems, including a single entry and exit point, biometric authorization, camera monitoring, and a staffed entrance throughout the day.
- Our results reflect our commitment to excellence, with 91% of students meeting or exceeding state benchmarks and scoring more than 16% higher than the national average.
A Private School Serving the Orlando Area
Our preschool program serves families throughout Central Florida, including:
Apopka / WekivaStarChild Academy proudly serves families across the Orlando area through programs designed to support children at every stage of development. Children benefit from familiar routines, trusted relationships, and a school environment built around long-term growth. It is one of the reasons families searching for preschools in Orlando continue to choose StarChild Academy year after year.
A Private School Serving the Orlando Area
Our infant program provides loving care and responsive support for babies as they begin building trust, security, and early developmental skills.
Our toddler program helps children grow in confidence, mobility, and language through guided exploration and age-appropriate routines.
Our Pre-K and VPK classrooms strengthen school readiness, academic confidence, and independence as children prepare for kindergarten.
Our elementary program continues building strong academic foundations through small classes, individualized support, and engaging instruction.
Our flexible part-time options give families access to quality care and education that fits their schedules and needs.
Other Programs Available at Our School
Our infant program provides loving care and responsive support for babies as they begin building trust, security, and early developmental skills.
Our toddler program helps children grow in confidence, mobility, and language through guided exploration and age-appropriate routines.
Our Pre-K and VPK classrooms strengthen school readiness, academic confidence, and independence as children prepare for kindergarten.
Our elementary program continues building strong academic foundations through small classes, individualized support, and engaging instruction.
Our flexible part-time options give families access to quality care and education that fits their schedules and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Preschool Program
Preschool gives children an essential start in both academics and social growth. High-quality early childhood education helps children build the school readiness skills they need for kindergarten and later success. Research also shows that these benefits can continue well beyond the early years.
Schedule a Tour!
These early years matter so much. The right preschool can shape how your child feels about school, about learning, and about themselves. At StarChild Academy, our preschool program gives children the support, encouragement, and academic foundation they need to grow with confidence.We would love to welcome your family to our school, introduce you to our teachers, and show you how our classrooms help young children thrive.
Schedule your tour today and discover why so many families choose StarChild Academy as the place where their child’s education begins with warmth, purpose, and heart.