Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin is a premier preschool in Winter Garden dedicated to providing a warm, innovative environment where young children build the essential foundations for lifelong learning through hands-on, curiosity-driven STEAM experiences.
Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin is designed to ignite curiosity and inspire a lifelong passion for learning in every child. As a preschool in Winter Garden, we provide an engaging blend of hands-on exploration and guided discovery that helps young learners build confidence while developing essential early skills.
Through our STEAM-based curriculum, students take part in activities that promote imagination, problem solving, and collaborative learning — where every moment in the classroom is an opportunity to experiment, express ideas, and grow at a pace that feels natural to them.
Schedule a TourOur STEAM curriculum channels children's natural curiosity into real investigations, experiments, and creative challenges that make learning come alive every day.
Through open-ended projects and imaginative play, children build confidence, critical thinking, and a genuine love of discovery at their own natural pace.
We are proud to bring our innovative approach to early education to the Winter Garden community — helping children dream big, discover boldly, and build a strong foundation for future success.
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Our preschool in Winter Garden is thoughtfully designed to offer children a secure place where they can learn, play, and grow with confidence. Carefully organized classrooms, well-maintained outdoor areas, secure entry systems, and attentive supervision all contribute to an atmosphere where every child feels supported throughout the day.
Keypad-controlled access and live-stream cameras monitor all entry points at all times.
Trained educators maintain safe child-to-staff ratios with active oversight in every classroom and outdoor space.
Every team member undergoes thorough background checks and ongoing professional training.
Thoughtfully designed spaces where children feel safe, comfortable, and inspired to explore every day.
Age-appropriate playgrounds designed and regularly inspected to keep children safe during every outdoor session.
Clear, practiced emergency procedures ensure our team responds quickly and confidently to any situation.
All staff hold current CPR and First Aid certifications, so your child is always in prepared, capable hands.
Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin is opening the door to the future by helping children understand the power of artificial intelligence in a fun and age-appropriate way. At our STEAM-focused preschool in Winter Garden, we do not rely on AI to teach children — instead, we teach children how to explore and interact with AI safely and creatively, sparking curiosity and building the forward-thinking skills needed for a technology-driven future.
Kids learn to ask the right questions — not just accept answers from technology.
Understanding what AI can and cannot do, responsibly and creatively, from the earliest age.
Building confident creators and problem-solvers for a world shaped by technology.
Children leave with early confidence in technology tools that will shape their entire future.
Lisette Raynor brings more than 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education to Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working closely with children, families, and educators — helping to create meaningful learning environments at every level. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Education, an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and an Advanced Director Credential with a VPK endorsement through the Florida Department of Children and Families.
"I am excited to bring my expertise to our preschool in Winter Garden, where I am committed to supporting children, families, and staff with warmth and professionalism."
Her professional journey has included leadership roles ranging from Early Head Start Team Lead to corporate-level supervisory positions. Since relocating to Florida 11 years ago, Lisette has served as Assistant Director, Director, Teacher Mentor, Trainer, and Opening Coordinator — continually expanding her knowledge and passion for the field. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Florida's nature trails, and visiting the Disney parks.