Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

741 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. Photo #1 - Education and experience with computers is a part of every child's experience at WPDN.

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. Photo #2 - UCF students help us learn about our teeth.

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. Photo #3 - Goodie Grannie tells us funny stories.

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. Photo #4 - Learning about physics with hands-on activities helps develop concepts for future learning.

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. Photo #5 - WPDN has a full music education program that includes recorder lessons for pre-k children and visits from members of the Orlando Symphony Orchestra.

Founded in 1939, the Winter Park Day Nursery is a private, not-for-profit childcare center and preschool.

Our mission is provide a secure, nurturing and educational environment that is affordable and supports family diversity.

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 69 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Year Founded

1939

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

69 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 47%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is listed on a sliding scale. Discounts are available based on family income and household size

Admissions Director

Tammy Surrine

Admissions Associate

Heather Caldwell

School Notes

NAC accredited since July 2009. High/Scope curriculum. Conscious Discipline classroom management philosophy. Dual language: Spanish and English. Fees based on family income. Heart of Florida United Way agency.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc.'s ranking?

Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc.?

The application deadline for Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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