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Lake Nona Preschool, VPK, and Daycare

Cub Academy

Now enrolling children 1-5. We also accept VPK & 4C School Readiness.

We are a day care in Orlando serving Lake Nona and The Lee Vista Community.

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What we are providing

We are focused on providing the highest quality care and developmentally appropriate education to children ages one to five years old in an environment of love, guidance, and, a warm home-like atmosphere.

Spanish emergent school with Integration of STEAM

Accepting VPK and
4C School Readiness

Full-time options Ages 1-5

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Family owned
& operated

Convenient Daycare Location in Lake Nona

VPK Enrichment Program
Nemours Brightstart

Healthy Meals included

Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Small teacher to
student ratio

Book tour below!

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Cub Academy

8257 Narcoossee Park

Dr Ste 500 Orlando FL, 32822

cubacademy@gmail.com

About Cub Academy

Our mission is to focus on the whole child by providing the highest quality care and developmentally appropriate education to children ages one to five years old in an environment of love, guidance and warm home-like atmosphere where children can feel comfortable and secure.


Our vision is to support children’s desire to be life-long learners in a secure, caring and stimulating atmosphere in which they can grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially, while supporting diversity.


Madeline Santelises

Owner

Hello, my name is Madeline Santelises, and I am a co-owner at Cub Academy. I have been in the child care business for 6 years. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and migrated to Orlando Florida in 2004. I have been married to Jose Santelises for 10 years and together we have a furry baby called Alli Roxy.


My educational background is in Civil Engineering with a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management. My experience and education have helped me manage the business side of our Preschool. After being laid off in 2008, I took a break to think of what was going to be my next chapter. After a lot of applications, interviews and prayers looking for an engineering job, I decided that instead of building roads and bridges, I was going to help build children. In 2012 Cub Academy opened! After 6 years in business, I have learned to manage and run a successful daycare business.


I have built a high-quality program where children can learn while having fun in a safe and healthy environment. We introduced STEAM to our curriculum and our VPK Enrichment Program is using Nemours Brightstart, making sure our children are ready to enter Kindergarten.


As well, I have had the opportunity to mentor other child care businesses in the Orlando area, giving me the opportunity to teach and share my experiences with others in my same field while I grow with them.

I believe every kid deserves to have a safe educational environment to learn and grow in. We strive every day to provide a lasting education in each child that comes through our center. I am excited to be part of each child’s life as they develop physically, mentally, and emotionally.



Yaritza Marrero

Center Director

Hello, my name is Yaritza Marrero. I’m a mom of two amazing children. I was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Central Florida back in 1996. Worked as a Pharmacy Technician for 13 years. After graduating from college in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts of Education, I started my career in the child care industry.


It's been eight wonderful years working as a Director, six of them at Cub Academy.

I am beyond blessed with the opportunity to be part of so many children’s lives and am honored to share my passion for education with them all!


Common Questions

See some common questions and answers below about our daycare in Lake Nona. 

  • Are the teachers and staff background screened?

    It is required by the Department of Children and Families that all staff employed by Cub Academy have three background screening: local, state and FBI.

  • What is Cub Academy Guidance policy?

    Our discipline of children provides a positive guidance, redirection, and the setting of limits. When children receive positive, non-violent and understanding interactions from adults and peers they develop good self-concepts problems solving abilities and self-discipline. Based on this belief, we do not allow any form of corporal punishment, verbal abuse or any discipline that would involve withholding food, rest or toileting.

  • I want to visit the school, what should I do?

    Contact Cub Academy 407-203-0920 and set up a tour. Or book a tour directly from our online platform here. Tours can be scheduled between 9:00am -12:00pm and 3:30pm – 5:30pm and we encourage you to bring the whole family to experience our curriculum in action.

  • Do Cub academy have internet viewing available for parents?

    At this time, we are not confident in the security of this type of monitoring. We believe very strongly in the confidentiality and privacy of our children and families. We, do however, encourage parents to view their children within the classroom at any time. We have monitoring systems around the daycare and parents are welcome to come in and observe their child.

  • How does Cub Academy ensure my child’s safety?

    The safety of the children in our care is our first priority!


    Cub Academy features:

    • Secured Entry
    • Classroom Monitoring Cameras
    • Open Concept Classrooms
    • Age Appropriate Toys and Materials
    • Background Screening of all Staff
    • Daily Safety Checks
    • Appropriate Child to Staff Ratios
    • Active Supervision
  • What if my child has food allergies?

    At Cub Academy, we want to ensure every child’s safety. If your child has any food allergies please notify the school immediately so we can add your child to our school allergy list. Our menu is available for parents to review. Substitutions will be made when possible; however, parents must provide a substitute if one is not available.

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