StarChild Academy

StarChild Academy offers an Infant Program for children 6 weeks to 12 months, a Toddler Program for ages 1 to 2 years, Preschool for ages 2 to 4 years, Pre-K & VPK for ages 4 to 5 years, and a Private Elementary School for K to 5th grade. It also lists a Part-Time Program for Toddler to Pre-K, plus After-School Care and Summer Camp. Full-time and part-time infant care programs are available, and potty training is not required for infants or toddlers.

Programs

• Infant Program — 6 weeks to 12 months · Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• Toddler Program — 1 to 2 years
• Preschool — 2 to 4 years
• Pre-K & VPK — 4 to 5 years
• Private Elementary School — K to 5th grade
• Part-Time Program — Toddler to Pre-K
• After-School Care
• Summer Camp

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 stated mission is to give children a place to play, learn, create, and build memories that last a lifetime. The curriculum blends traditional values with nationally recognized academic standards and uses Abeka phonics, Open Court Reading, Saxon Math, and Singapore Math. The school says 90% of its students meet or exceed national benchmarks.

Full-time and part-time infant care programs are available. Full-time and part-time child care programs are available for toddlers depending on location and classroom openings. 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.