CENTRAL REGION

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Lake Eola Charter School
135 North Magnolia Ave., Orlando
(407) 246-0900 | LECS.org

Lake Eola Charter School provides instruction using best practices to develop the 5 C’s (Computation, Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Character, and Community Engagement) in our family of learners.

Orange County Preparatory Academy
10250 University Blvd., Orlando
(407) 440-9293 | OrangeCountyPrep.com

A tuition-free public charter school proudly offering VPK, serving Kindergarten – 8th grade, Orange County Preparatory Academy provides innovative excellence in education. The challenging and rigorous curriculum includes a special concentration in math and science along with the internationally acclaimed Cambridge Program for Advanced Studies. OCPA is a technology-rich atmosphere with 3-D printing, instructional interactive touch-screen boards, robotics and more.

EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
7700 Southland Blvd., Suite 100, Orlando
(407) 522-2252 | FamilyServices.FloridaEarlyLearning.com

Do you have children under the age of five and need help paying for childcare? The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County has Child Care Dollars to help! Every child should have access to quality, early care and education. For more information and to apply visit our website or give us a call.

HIGHER EDUCATION

UCF School of Teacher Education
CCIE.UCF.edu/teachered

The UCF School of Teacher Education, in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE), provides quality professional programs to students entering PK-12 education careers and to practicing teachers seeking to enhance professional knowledge/skills. The UCF CCIE School of Teacher Education offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in four areas: Early Childhood Development and Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education and Secondary Education with subject-area options (e.g., science, PE). Minors and graduate certificate programs are available.

HOME SCHOOL

International Home Education Inc.
3801 Avalon Park Blvd., Suite 209, Orlando
(407) 205-8445 | IntHomeEducation.com

International Home Education is a perfect fit for your family! With our part-time, three-day-per-week live online class schedule, our homeschool program works especially well for families who value work-life balance. What makes us different? Each student has an individual customized parent-directed academic plan. We do not have one curriculum that fits all. We work with multiple curriculums to accommodate all students. All students receive one-on-one sessions with our Florida Certified Teacher plus group learning opportunities. 

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Orange County Library System
(407) 835-7323 │OCLS.info/wander

Summer is heating up! With Local Wanderer, Orange County Library System’s culture pass program, adult library cardholders can “check out” free experiences at local arts and cultural venues around the county. The program is open to all resident and fee card library cardholders. To view pass availability, visit OCLS.info/wander.

PRESCHOOLS

Doodle Bugs! Children’s Learning Academy
857 W. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo
(407) 698-3535 | Doodlebugs.com

Doodle Bugs! childcare, preschool and VPK center features spacious classrooms, indoor and outdoor play-spaces, swimming pool, classroom cameras and more! Visit us online and book a tour.

The First Academy Nursery School
2667 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando
(407) 206-8600 | TheFirstAcademy.org

Growing little hearts and minds in God’s love, The Nursery School of The First Academy serves infants, toddlers and 2-year-olds.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The Christ School
106 E. Church St., Orlando
(407) 849-1665 | TheChristSchool.org

The Christ School students thrive in an engaging, project-based learning environment. Lessons are focused on collaboration, communication, creative problem-solving and critical-thinking and STEAM-based activities are infused across all subject areas. Students with dyslexia recognize their strengths and flourish as learners and readers in our Bridge program. We invite you to come and explore The Christ School, developing TK-8th grade students into confident, compassionate Christian leaders.

Cranium Academy of East Orlando
10275 Savannah Park Dr., Orlando
(407) 255-2171 │ CraniumAcademy.com

At Cranium Academy, our students explore, investigate and discover. With our innovative, project-based programs for students from the toddler stage up to 5th grade, Cranium Academy scholars learn how to think critically, work with others and apply their newfound knowledge to fascinating projects and activities. Enrollment is limited—apply today!

The First Academy
2667 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando
(407) 206-8600 | TheFirstAcademy.org

The First Academy is Orlando’s Christ-centered, college preparatory school serving students from birth through grade 12. One hundred percent of The First Academy graduates are accepted to college.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Orange County Public Schools
(407) 317-0200 | OCPS.net

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is the nation’s eighth-largest school district. OCPS is dedicated to ensuring a promising and successful future for each of our nearly 209,000 students.

TUTORING

In-Home Tutors
(407) 459-1231 | Orlando.InHomeTutors.com

In-Home Tutors Orlando offers custom-designed math and reading programs in your home this summer, focused on bringing your students up to grade level in preparation for the new school year.

SOUTHWEST REGION

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Rosen JCC
11184 S Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando
(407) 387-5330 | RosenJCC.org/afterschool

The Rosen JCC After School Program offers on-site tutors to provide homework help. There are fun activities, games, snacks and playground time. Kids can try enrichment electives for karate, soccer and ballet. Free pick up from Dr. Phillips, Bay Meadows and Sand Lake Elementary schools.

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Lake Eola Charter School
135 North Magnolia Ave., Orlando
(407) 246-0900 | LECS.org

Lake Eola Charter School provides instruction using best practices to develop the 5 C’s (Computation, Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Character, and Community Engagement) in our family of learners.

EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
7700 Southland Blvd., Suite 100, Orlando
(407) 522-2252 | FamilyServices.FloridaEarlyLearning.com

Do you have children under the age of five and need help paying for childcare? The Early Learning Coalition of Orange County has Child Care Dollars to help! Every child should have access to quality, early care and education. For more information and to apply visit our website or give us a call.

HIGHER EDUCATION

UCF School of Teacher Education
CCIE.UCF.edu/teachered

The UCF School of Teacher Education, in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE), provides quality professional programs to students entering PK-12 education careers and to practicing teachers seeking to enhance professional knowledge/skills. The UCF CCIE School of Teacher Education offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in four areas: Early Childhood Development and Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, and Secondary Education with subject-area options (e.g., science, PE). Minors and graduate certificate programs are available.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Orange County Library System
(407) 835-7323 │ OCLS.info/wander

Summer is heating up! With Local Wanderer, Orange County Library System’s culture pass program, adult library cardholders can “check out” free experiences at local arts and cultural venues around the county. The program is open to all resident and fee card library cardholders. To view pass availability, visit OCLS.info/wander.

NONPROFIT

Paving the Way Foundation
1220 Commerce Park Dr., Ste. 207, Longwood
12301 Lake Underhill Rd., Ste. 213, Orlando
(321) 355-3868 │ PavingTheWayFoundation.org

Summer is heating up! With Local Wanderer, Orange County Library System’s culture pass program, adult library cardholders can “check out” free experiences at local arts and cultural venues around the county. The program is open to all resident and fee card library cardholders. To view pass availability, visit OCLS.info/wander.

PRESCHOOLS

Children’s Lighthouse
220 Windermere Road, Winter Garden
(407) 395-0077 | ChildrensLighthousePOF.com

Children’s Lighthouse is devoted to the purpose of preparing young children for elementary school success and to be contributing citizens in your community. Our academic and character values curriculum were developed specifically with that purpose in mind.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Cranium Academy of Winter Garden
4068 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Winter Garden
(407) 294-6950 │ CraniumAcademy.com

At Cranium Academy, our students explore, investigate and discover. With our innovative, project-based programs for students from the toddler stage up to 5th grade, Cranium Academy scholars learn how to think critically, work with others and apply their newfound knowledge to fascinating projects and activities. Enrollment is limited—apply today!

Foundation Academy

Plant Street: 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden (PK-6)
Tilden Campus: 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden (6-12)
Lakeside Campus: 8464 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Orlando (K-3)
Winter Garden (407) 877-2744 | FoundationAcademy.net
FAVL (Foundation Academy Virtual Learning)

Foundation Academy is celebrating 65 years in private Christian education in 2023! The Foundation Academy experience is built on the four cornerstones of Faith, Academics, Fine Arts and Athletics and is complemented by a rich and vibrant culture that includes extracurricular activities, clubs and athletics.

Trinity Christian School
1022 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka
(407) 886-0212 | TCSApopka.org

Trinity Christian School has been serving Apopka community for nearly 50 years providing an environment where values important at home and church are also important to those to whom you entrust your child.

Windermere Preparatory School
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd., Windermere, Florida 34786
(407) 905-7737 | WindermerePrep.com

Windermere Preparatory School (WPS) is a private college preparatory school educating students from PreK3-12, plus boarding for Grades 7-12. Windermere Prep is located on a 48-acre campus in Southwest Orlando, and its curriculum culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). WPS is the only Central Florida private school to offer the IB Diploma, which is widely considered as the Gold Standard of high school curriculum. Windermere Prep strives to ignite the students’ curiosity and drive them to believe there is no limit to what they can achieve.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Orange County Public Schools
(407) 317-0200 | OCPS.net

Orange County Public Schools is the nation’s eighth-largest school district. OCPS is dedicated to ensuring a promising and successful future for each of our nearly 209,000 students.