Kids and family services near me in Orlando, FL
Find daycares, preschools, VPK, tutoring and dance and music lessons in Orlando and Orange County, plus tips on child care, summer camps and swim lessons in Central Florida.
7 places · Updated October 2026
Every kids & family category
Daycares & Preschools
Choosing a daycare or preschool in Orange County means balancing safety, schedule, cost and location.
4 listedTutoring, Dance & Music Lessons
Whether you need a math tutor, test prep, piano lessons or a dance studio, start by being clear about the goal: catching up in a class, preparing for an…
3 listed
Child care, schools and activities for kids in Orange County
Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program offers free pre-K for 4-year-olds who live in Florida, and many private child care centers and public schools participate. When touring a day care, ask about staff-to-child ratios, staff background checks, how they handle outdoor time on hot days and their emergency and storm plans. Orange County Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the country, so research schools early if you're moving.
For activities, families lean on swim lessons, sports leagues, art and music classes, libraries, nature centers and summer camps. Summer camps often fill well before school lets out, so start looking in winter or early spring. Public libraries across Orange County host free story times and family programs, and parks with splash pads are a popular summer outing.
Water safety and swim lessons in Central Florida
With pools, lakes and springs everywhere, water safety is a basic part of raising kids here. Swim lessons are widely available year-round, and many programs teach infants and toddlers basic survival skills. Lessons don't replace supervision: assign one adult to watch the water at all times, without a phone.
If you have a pool at home, use barriers such as fences, self-latching gates and door alarms. Learn CPR, and keep kids out of lakes and retention ponds, which can hold alligators and drop off quickly. When thunder rumbles, everyone should get out of the pool and head indoors until the storm passes. Retention ponds in many neighborhoods look harmless but can be deep near the edges.
Frequently asked questions
Is pre-K free in Florida?
Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program provides free pre-K for children who are 4 years old by September 1 and live in Florida. Families can choose a participating private provider or public school, with school-year and summer options. In Orange County, you apply for a certificate of eligibility through the state's early learning system, then enroll with a provider.
When should I sign my kids up for summer camp in Orlando?
Earlier than you might think. Many popular day camps, sports camps and specialty programs in Orange County open registration in winter and fill by spring. Start comparing options in January or February. Ask about indoor space for hot afternoons, how they handle lightning and storms, swim supervision, staff ratios and whether they offer before- and after-care.
Own a local business?
Listings are free. Claim yours to fix your details, add hours and photos, and see how many people view and call you.