$500,000 School for 12 Week Olds


Orlando kids between 12 weeks and 5 years old will be able to receive a "national and international curriculum" from a new private day-school Fiorella Preparatory School (Website | Facebook). 

The school is bilingual and Christian and set to open at 6965 Piazza Grande Avenue (MAP) inside MetroWest. 

The city of Orlando will financially assist Fiorella through its City of Orlando's Business Assistance Program. *** 

Total eligible fees for Fiorella under the Business Assistance Program are $17,173.80. The BAP will pay fifty percent of eligible fees ($8,586.90).

Fiorella Preparatory School must remain in operation for a minimum of three years or they must repay the fee. 

Total capital investment for this project is more than $500,000.

The business will occupy approximately 5,600 sf of existing space and complete an interior renovation including the addition of the following: 
  1. six classrooms
  2. five restrooms
  3. kitchen
  4. sick room
  5. office
The business will create 10 new full time jobs. 

***The Business Assistance Program (BAP) is a matching grant program that was approved by the Orlando City Council on June 18, 2001 to encourage small businesses to locate, expand or redevelop in the City of Orlando. The Business Assistance Program assists with small-scale infrastructure projects, building permitting fees and impact fees. The BAP pays fifty percent of eligible fees. The maximum amount granted under the program guidelines is $20,000.