StarChild Academy

StarChild Academy offers infant care, toddler care, preschool, Pre-K, private elementary school, before-school, after-school, and summer camp programs. The infant program is for children ages 6 weeks to 12 months, and the toddler care program is for children ages 12 months to 24 months. Full-time and part-time infant care are available, and potty training is not required for infants or toddlers.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–10 years old

About the provider

Dawn Acosta has led StarChild Academy Oviedo since the school opened in 2006. The school community now spans seven Orlando-area campuses. Its mission is to give children a place to play, learn, create, and build memories. The curriculum blends traditional values with nationally recognized academic standards, and the school uses Abeka phonics, Open Court Reading, Saxon Math, and Singapore Math. The school says 90% of its students meet or exceed national benchmarks.

• Infant Program — 6 weeks to 12 months · Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Full-time and part-time infant care programs are available. Potty training is not required.
• Toddler Care Program — 12 months to 24 months · Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM · Full-time and part-time child care programs are available, depending on location and classroom openings. Potty training is not required.
• Preschool — 2 - 4 Years
• Pre-K & VPK — 4 - 5 Years
• Private Elementary School — K - 5th Grade
• Part-Time Program — Toddler - Pre-K
• After-School Care
• Summer Camp

StarChild Academy offers full-time programs for children from infancy through 5th grade. The school offers infant care, toddler care, preschool, Pre-K, private elementary school, before-school, after-school and summer camp programs at seven Orlando-area locations. Potty training is not required for infants or toddlers.

What families say

“What more can I say other than thank you. Caleb loves you all so very much! I love knowing that when I drop him off each morning (even if he has a few tears) he's in great hands that will love on him just as much as we do! 🙂 He's grown so much over the last year and I attribute a lot of it to you guys...thank you!” — Sammie, Sylvia, Erin, Maria and Marcella Starchild Parent

Last updated September 17, 2026.