Creative World School UCF/Orlando in Orlando,

Creative World School UCF/Orlando in Orlando, Florida offers a dynamic learning environment with an exploratorium that features rotating educational themes and hands-on activities throughout the year. The facility provides comprehensive childcare services from infant care through VPK, along with summer camp programs that include special visits from community members like firefighters and police officers. The center maintains an engaging curriculum focused on motor skills and social development, while incorporating various learning activities that help children develop a natural enthusiasm for education.

Day Care Information

Address

5016 N Dean Rd, Orlando, FL 32817

Reviews

62 Reviews

Day Care Features

Does this day care accept infants?

Yes

Multiple reviews mention infants being enrolled, and one review specifically details a parent's experience with their 6-month-old in the infant room.

Reviews:

Author: AstroLyfe Rating: 5/5 Date: 3/3/2025, 1:30:22 AM Review: A wonderful and peaceful place! This review is long overdue. I had my first child enrolled in the spring of 2024 at 6 months in the infant room. I did not want to send my baby to daycare, however, as a full time PhD student I needed time for classes, homework, research and meetings. JC and all of the front office staff were always very warm, welcoming, helpful and understanding. Honestly, I can go on and on about how wonderful of an experience it was. I was a nursing mom and they were extremely supportive of me feeding my baby at pick-up/drop off as needed. It took me about a month to get drop-off down to a reasonable time frame 😅 but they were supportive every step of the way. It felt good to go tackle a workday knowing that I was leaving my child in the hands of responsible and loving people. While there, there was a change of teachers so that was a bit stressful for me as a new anxious mom but JC hired the PERFECT new addition to the infant room and the transitional process went well. The MOST important thing for me is leaving my child with loving and responsible people (priceless and worth every penny). Thw photos and updates shared via the app REALLY helped settle my anxiety. The activities and exploratorium setups were always top tier!!! My baby was always happy to walk into that building kicking his feet even ❤️🙏🏾. (We had to leave due to my husband getting a job offer that offered free childcare at his place of work otherwise we'd still be there.). They will always have a special place in my heart!

Does this day care follow a specific curriculum?

Yes

Reviews highlight a curriculum that includes various learning activities, guest lecturers, and role-playing, suggesting a comprehensive approach beyond basic childcare.

Reviews:

Author: Riisa D.N. Caines Rating: 1/5 Date: 3/10/2025, 8:26:51 PM Review: While this learning center is clean, offers a seemingly strong curriculum, engaging activities, and has great health policies, our experience left much to be desired—especially in terms of professionalism, patience, and inclusivity. From the very start, we encountered a major red flag. During our orientation, we were asked, “Why is your child so white?”—a completely inappropriate and offensive question that should never have been said aloud, let alone directed at a parent. This should have been a warning sign, but we still gave the center the benefit of the doubt, assuming the program itself would be a positive experience for our child. On our daughter’s first-ever day in a school setting (she is only 3), she was happy and content at drop-off—no tears, no issues with separation. However, just 1.5 hours later, we received a call requesting that we come sit with her because she was “restless,” “not listening,” and “jumping off furniture.” While we fully understand the need for structure, this is a three-year-old child who has never been in a classroom before, not a 7- or 8-year-old with years of school experience. Instead of allowing time for adjustment or implementing basic redirection strategies, their immediate response was to have us leave work and come in. To make matters worse, as I was driving (a 20-30 minute commute depending on traffic), they called my wife again to check on our arrival—completely disregarding the fact that we are working parents and had already dropped everything to get there. The lack of patience and understanding was staggering. Upon arriving, I was shocked to find my daughter sitting behind the front desk, separated from her class, while the other children were inside having lunch. That was heartbreaking to witness. If she was supposedly being “so disruptive,” was exclusion really the best approach? On tour and orientation day, she cried when it was time to leave because she enjoyed the environment. Yet today, after just two hours, she left with zero hesitation, which speaks volumes. I had read mixed reviews prior to enrolling and gave the center the benefit of the doubt. However, experiencing many of the same issues firsthand within just two hours confirms that these reviews should not be ignored. Most people enter the field of early childhood education because they are passionate about working with young children, want to make a meaningful impact on their development, enjoy creative and hands-on teaching, and most importantly—have PATIENCE. Unfortunately, patience was nowhere to be found today. If you’re looking for a learning center that truly understands the transition period for young children and values inclusivity, patience, and emotional development, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. ----- Author: Carmen Jordan Rating: 5/5 Date: 11/22/2024, 1:28:05 PM Review: I enjoy the daily activities and how they connect to the curriculum, creating a fun and well rounded learning experience. ----- Author: Diana Taylor Rating: 5/5 Date: 10/6/2024, 12:50:39 AM Review: Great daycare with caring teachers and a great curriculum! ----- Author: Tara Nelson Rating: 5/5 Date: 10/5/2024, 9:50:02 PM Review: Kind staff and good curriculum. Love it. Coming from a teacher, thank you! ----- Author: Kalei Johnson Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/10/2024, 11:23:20 PM Review: My daughter and I absolutely love this school, from the curriculum to the teachers. Absolutely wonderful! ----- Author: Jessica Rodriguez Rating: 5/5 Date: 6/10/2024, 8:49:48 PM Review: Just did a walkthrough today, what a beautiful, organized and clean place. Children look so happy and well entertained. Fell in love by the looks of it. It feels and looks very professional and very child friendly ambiance. Well organized in the curriculums, they explained everything I needed to know. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I loved it!! Thank you for giving my child a chance to try it out 😊

Working Hours

  • Monday7AM-6PM
  • Tuesday7AM-6PM
  • Wednesday7AM-6PM
  • Thursday7AM-6PM
  • Friday7AM-6PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Latest Reviews

Author: Jeyakumar Durai
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/22/2025, 12:37:33 PM

It's the best daycare in the UCF area! I have toured several Day Care centers for my kid, but have never seen a center with these many activities being carried out throughout the year. They keep bringing in new toys very often, bring in Guest lecturers, and experts from various professions and introduce them to the kids and make them understand the real world. They carry out several learning and role-play activities throughout the year and you will be amazed and excited to see your kid's pics and videos in different roles every day! JC, the owner of this center is so passionate about his job and his team is always available for your calls, and keep you updated all the time. You can see every teacher in this facility has a standard set for themselves and the new teachers quickly ramp up to the standards within a week. Definitely recommend it!

Author: S.W.A.G Saved.With.Amazing.Grace
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/19/2025, 11:04:57 PM

Love this place eberyone is super welcoming and trult care about our children

Author: Riisa D.N. Caines
Rating: 1/5
Date: 3/10/2025, 8:26:51 PM

While this learning center is clean, offers a seemingly strong curriculum, engaging activities, and has great health policies, our experience left much to be desired—especially in terms of professionalism, patience, and inclusivity. From the very start, we encountered a major red flag. During our orientation, we were asked, “Why is your child so white?”—a completely inappropriate and offensive question that should never have been said aloud, let alone directed at a parent. This should have been a warning sign, but we still gave the center the benefit of the doubt, assuming the program itself would be a positive experience for our child. On our daughter’s first-ever day in a school setting (she is only 3), she was happy and content at drop-off—no tears, no issues with separation. However, just 1.5 hours later, we received a call requesting that we come sit with her because she was “restless,” “not listening,” and “jumping off furniture.” While we fully understand the need for structure, this is a three-year-old child who has never been in a classroom before, not a 7- or 8-year-old with years of school experience. Instead of allowing time for adjustment or implementing basic redirection strategies, their immediate response was to have us leave work and come in. To make matters worse, as I was driving (a 20-30 minute commute depending on traffic), they called my wife again to check on our arrival—completely disregarding the fact that we are working parents and had already dropped everything to get there. The lack of patience and understanding was staggering. Upon arriving, I was shocked to find my daughter sitting behind the front desk, separated from her class, while the other children were inside having lunch. That was heartbreaking to witness. If she was supposedly being “so disruptive,” was exclusion really the best approach? On tour and orientation day, she cried when it was time to leave because she enjoyed the environment. Yet today, after just two hours, she left with zero hesitation, which speaks volumes. I had read mixed reviews prior to enrolling and gave the center the benefit of the doubt. However, experiencing many of the same issues firsthand within just two hours confirms that these reviews should not be ignored. Most people enter the field of early childhood education because they are passionate about working with young children, want to make a meaningful impact on their development, enjoy creative and hands-on teaching, and most importantly—have PATIENCE. Unfortunately, patience was nowhere to be found today. If you’re looking for a learning center that truly understands the transition period for young children and values inclusivity, patience, and emotional development, I highly recommend looking elsewhere.

Author: AstroLyfe
Rating: 5/5
Date: 3/3/2025, 1:30:22 AM

A wonderful and peaceful place! This review is long overdue. I had my first child enrolled in the spring of 2024 at 6 months in the infant room. I did not want to send my baby to daycare, however, as a full time PhD student I needed time for classes, homework, research and meetings. JC and all of the front office staff were always very warm, welcoming, helpful and understanding. Honestly, I can go on and on about how wonderful of an experience it was. I was a nursing mom and they were extremely supportive of me feeding my baby at pick-up/drop off as needed. It took me about a month to get drop-off down to a reasonable time frame 😅 but they were supportive every step of the way. It felt good to go tackle a workday knowing that I was leaving my child in the hands of responsible and loving people. While there, there was a change of teachers so that was a bit stressful for me as a new anxious mom but JC hired the PERFECT new addition to the infant room and the transitional process went well. The MOST important thing for me is leaving my child with loving and responsible people (priceless and worth every penny). Thw photos and updates shared via the app REALLY helped settle my anxiety. The activities and exploratorium setups were always top tier!!! My baby was always happy to walk into that building kicking his feet even ❤️🙏🏾. (We had to leave due to my husband getting a job offer that offered free childcare at his place of work otherwise we'd still be there.). They will always have a special place in my heart!

Author: Stephanie Cochran
Rating: 3/5
Date: 3/1/2025, 9:27:17 AM

This school took us in and got our son potty trained, which we are grateful for. But you might want to consider other options if your child has adhd. My husband was told that my son was intolerable and that we needed to cut hours at pickup, which was not a possibility for us both being full-time working parents with no support. So we felt like we had to do what was right for our son and went to another school. He is in an adhd accepting and supportive school now.

Author: Melanie Lombardi
Rating: 5/5
Date: 2/26/2025, 5:47:05 PM

I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old who both have attended Creative World School. My 2 year old goes there full time and my 5 year old has attended during winter break and summer camp. I can't say enough good things about this daycare, both of my kids love it there and are always engaged. The exploratorium is amazing and they change the toys and themes periodically there, keeping it interesting for the kids. They also have many events that are well thought out, like police car and firetruck visits, that help spark the imagination and learning of our little ones. I can say I feel very lucky to have found such a great childcare center with caring staff and teachers, where my kids feel right at home. Thank you for all you do!

Author: ashley zallenick
Rating: 5/5
Date: 2/5/2025, 5:55:04 PM

Very flexible and understanding! And they are teaching my son some very useful things! Like today they learned about 911 which is a very important thing!

Author: Donna Goff
Rating: 5/5
Date: 1/15/2025, 10:54:03 PM

My twin boys have been here for preschool and now VPK. They get the opportunity to develop motor skills, social skills, and problem solving skills. The students are active participants in their learning. The school fosters a love of learning with hands on activities, guest speakers, and play based learning activities. It’s a great environment with caring and responsive staff, teachers and leadership.

Location

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