Illustrative photoAmazing Explorers Waterford Lakes
Grades and ages
Ages 0-6
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Tuition
$10,500 - $14,000/year (Florida VPK, School Readiness, and Step Up FES-UA accepted)
About Amazing Explorers Waterford Lakes
Amazing Explorers Academy at Waterford Lakes in Orlando, Florida, is an innovative STEAM-focused early childhood academy established in 2014 to educate infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners (ages 6 weeks to 6 years). Developed in collaboration with educational experts from the STEM Education Coalition, the academy combines Reggio Emilia-inspired inquiry with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Operating with a low 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, classrooms feature interactive robotics, coding logic games, digital microscopes, and sensory exploration labs. Certified early educators deliver differentiated instruction that builds cognitive resilience, fine motor mastery, and language development, creating an inclusive and supportive environment for early learners with sensory processing differences and focus challenges.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Infant
- Toddler
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Ages 0-6
Specialties
- Early Childhood STEAM & STEM Innovation
- Sensory Processing & Fine Motor Refinement
- Speech Delay & Social Communication
- Kindergarten Readiness & VPK
- Inquiry-Based Experiential Learning
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Sensory-Motor Integration
- Early Speech & Language Stimulation
- Fine Motor Mastery Labs
- Therapy Provider On-Site Accommodations
Programs
Programs at Amazing Explorers Waterford Lakes
Other programs and supports
- Sensory-Motor Integration
- Early Speech & Language Stimulation
- Fine Motor Mastery Labs
- Therapy Provider On-Site Accommodations
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- STEM Education Coalition Partner
- Florida DCF Licensed Child Care Facility
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $10,500 - $14,000/year (Florida VPK, School Readiness, and Step Up FES-UA accepted)
- Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- School Readiness (ELC of Orange County)
- Private Pay
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amazing Explorers Waterford Lakes
What is the STEAM curriculum model at Amazing Explorers Waterford Lakes?
The academy integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math into daily hands-on play, utilizing interactive technology, science labs, and sensory discovery to nurture early problem-solving skills.
Does Amazing Explorers accept Florida state funding programs?
Yes. The academy participates in Florida's free 4-year-old VPK program, School Readiness certificates through ELC of Orange County, and accepts the Step Up FES-UA scholarship.
How does the school accommodate children with sensory sensitivities?
Classrooms feature dedicated calm nooks, tactile sensory materials, and experienced teachers who adapt learning spaces to support each child's sensory regulation needs.
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