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Our program is designed to meet the unique needs of each child we serve in a safe and nurturing environment.

​​There is an atmosphere of acceptance in which the individual needs of each child are considered and in which the child can flourish and grow under the guidance of qualified teachers. As caregivers, we strive to create a learning environment that is safe and engaging that encourages exploration and discovery.

Our Program

ABOUT the OWNERS

 

The owners of Serendipity Learning Center, Steve and Karla Carta, have been residents of Seminole County for over fifteen years and were both raised in Central Florida.

 

Karla is a graduate of The University of Central Florida. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders, is certified in Exceptional Education, and holds a Florida’s Advanced Director’s Credential with a VPK Endorsement. She has worked with children for over 30 years in the areas of child care, Speech and Language, Exceptional Education, Sign Language, Early Intervention and most recently served as the Director of a major national pre-school franchise from May of 2012 - 2015.  Steve’s background is a Jack of All Trades. He has owned and operated several businesses in his life ranging from Landscaping to Catering and eventually as a restaurateur. He has extensive training in pre-med and spent over 16 years in the medical field.

 

Karla had the dream of her own school from a very young age. After reconnecting with a high school classmate, Kevin Campbell, Pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church, Karla and Steve were able to bring her dream to life in a serendipitous way as she learned Pastor Kevin had a magnificent building available. The Carta’s have four grown children, a son in Middle school and 2 grandchildren.

 

 

 

We offer year-round open enrollment. Learning is always going on at Serendipity, just jump right in!

Reserve now for Winter Camp

K-5th grade

407-262-0010

At Serendipity,

we are proud to combine innovative teaching methods with old-fashioned values!

About Serendipity

At Serendipity Learning Center, we strive to provide an inspiring and developmentally appropriate learning environment that allows children to express their creativity, explore their surroundings and learn while providing peace of mind to parents when it comes to the care and safety of their children.

 

Our Philosophy



The philosophy of Serendipity Learning Center is to provide a developmentally appropriate program that develops a positive self-concept, enhances creativity, and enriches and challenges each child's life while targeting all areas of development, including character development.   


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Highlights



  • Ages 6 wks to 10 years

  • 3 to 5 day enrollment

  • Interactive Educational Floor Game

  • Snuza® Go! infant sleep monitors â€‹

  • Year Round Enrollment

  • Nutritious hot meals & snacks

  • Peanut-Free

  • Qualified & Engaged Staff

  • All Staff CPR/First Aid certified

  • Developmental Assessments

  • Sign Language Integration

  • Spanish Integration

  • After school Pick-Up

  • State-of-the-Art Playground

  • Camp K-5th Grade

  • Sibling Discounts

  • Monthly Discounts

  • Family Referral Program

  • Florida VPK

  • Parent Access to Real-time Feed of Activities & Photos (Procare Engage) including menu and newsletters

  • Touchless Check-in/out

  • In house extra-curricular activities 

  • Minimal Closures

    • ​All holiday observe days that Serendipity is closed are tuition-free for full-time students; Just bank them for future use!  Part-week students may bank their day and choose an alternate day to attend at a later date.

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