Orange Blossom Learning Center

Orange Blossom Learning Center is a daycare in Pinecrest, FL, located at 6710 SW 80th St. It holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews. The center provides children with a nurturing environment while incorporating a well-rounded curriculum that includes phonics, language development, science, computer usage, and physical education. Ample extracurricular activities such as music, drama, yoga, and ceramics are available. The philosophy is to cultivate experiences that inspire respect, independence, high self-esteem, kindness, love, and happiness. The mission is to provide the highest quality of care and education in an enriching, safe, and innovative environment. The center works with families to encourage and support each child in all areas of development, creating a positive self-image and opportunity for each child to develop to their greatest potential.

The nursery is specially designed to create a warm and secure environment for infants. Teachers sing songs and read stories to encourage language acquisition and pass balls and play games to develop motor skills. Teachers spend time cuddling and talking to babies to instill trust and provide a healthy learning environment. The curriculum is designed and implemented to meet and exceed the Florida Early Childhood Education Standards. The infant to toddler classroom transitions children as they attempt new vocabulary and practice self-help skills. Shapes, colors, and numbers are introduced with an emphasis on exploration and the importance of books. The toddler program is designed to maximize each child’s educational, social, and emotional growth. Families receive regular feedback on their child’s progress. Developmentally-appropriate lessons are introduced with clear cognitive goals. Emphasis is placed on exploring and playing together as toddlers begin their understanding of socially appropriate behavior.

Each classroom for three-year-olds has developmentally appropriate learning centers. School readiness activities in English language pre-reading, writing, counting, number recognition, and problem solving are presented in a fun-filled but purposeful manner. Exploration of early learning continues in areas of dramatic play, science, and art. Emphasis is placed on cooperative play as children practice their understanding of socially appropriate behavior. Orange Blossom offers a secure and loving environment with an established routine and written daily communication with families. The Pre-Kindergarten program provides a wide variety of planned activities centered on enabling four-year olds ready to excel in Kindergarten. Educational activities are offered in areas of science, music, art, language, and early reading and numbers and early math in eight developmentally appropriate learning centers. Children work at activities to learn the alphabet and letter sounds, to learn numbers and simple math, and to master early writing skills. Orange Blossom also provides parents an opportunity to stay connected with their children all day through a Webcam program.