Illustrative photoUCP of Central Florida - Downtown/Bailes Early Childhood
Grades and ages
Ages 0-6
Student-teacher ratio
3:1
Tuition
Tuition-Free Charter (Pre-K/K) / Subsidized Infant Care
About UCP of Central Florida - Downtown/Bailes Early Childhood
UCP of Central Florida - Downtown/Bailes Early Childhood in Orlando, Florida, is a specialized early learning center and tuition-free charter school dedicated to comprehensive early intervention for infants, toddlers, and young children with special needs and developmental delays (birth through Kindergarten). With roots dating back to 1955, UCP Downtown provides an inclusive, nurturing environment where children with cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delays, and genetic disorders learn alongside peer models. The center combines individualized early childhood education, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), and intensive pediatric therapy—including physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapies—all under one roof to maximize critical early brain development and school readiness.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Infant/Toddler Early Steps
- Pre-K / VPK
- Kindergarten
- Ages 6 weeks - 6 years
Learning needs supported
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Genetic Disorders
Specialties
- Early Developmental Delays
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Spina Bifida & Genetic Conditions
- Feeding & Oral Motor Disorders
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Speech & Feeding Therapy
- Early Intervention Coaching
Programs
Programs at UCP of Central Florida - Downtown/Bailes Early Childhood
Other programs and supports
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Speech & Feeding Therapy
- Early Intervention Coaching
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia Accredited
- NAEYC Standards Aligned
- Orange County Public Schools Authorized Charter
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-Free Charter (Pre-K/K) / Subsidized Infant Care
- Tuition-Free Charter (Pre-K/K)
- Early Steps
- VPK State Vouchers
- Medicaid & Private Insurance for Therapy
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UCP of Central Florida - Downtown/Bailes Early Childhood
What age group does UCP Downtown Early Childhood serve?
UCP Downtown serves infants, toddlers, and young children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten, providing comprehensive early intervention and preschool programs.
Are therapy services available for infants and toddlers?
Yes, UCP provides specialized pediatric physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy for infants and toddlers through Florida Early Steps, Medicaid, and commercial insurance.
Is the Pre-K and Kindergarten program tuition-free?
Yes, the Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms operate as a tuition-free Orange County public charter school and Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) provider.
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