Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc.

741 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789

Tel: (407) 647-0505

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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 Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 64 students
Average class size: 12 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

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 47%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

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

Admissions Director

Dara Caulder

Admissions Associate

Heather Horne

Application URL

School Notes

NAC accredited since July 2009. Learning Beyond Paper 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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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.

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 64 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Winter Park, FL is $19,420 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Winter Park, FL is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).