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Child Care Centers in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 82 listed child care centers

O2B Kids Newberry Park

I love working for O2bkids. It has been a fantastic place to work for in all of my 31 years of experience. It is just not a job for me it...

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Kiddie Academy of Gainesville, FL

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Abacus Learning Center

We started with Abacus last year after a rough experience with another preschool provider. Abacus was different in all of the best ways....

- Maureen V.

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O2B Kids Newberry Park

12186 NW 7TH PL GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
We prepare your child for Kindergarten Success. Opening Spring 2022, O2B Kids Newberry Park will be our 6th location in the Gainesville, Florida area. Serving Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, & VPK children, this preschool will provide a literacy-rich environment with highly-trained staff to create a superior program that will help get...

Care Member says "I love working for O2bkids. It has been a fantastic place to work for in all of my 31 years of experience. It is just not a job for me it is my...

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O2B Kids Archer Road

3989 SW 37TH BLVD GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
O2B Kids at Archer Road in Gainesville is a Preschool-Only location, serving Infants, Toddlers, PreK & VPK children. Our literacy-rich environment and highly-trained staff combine to create a superior program that will help get your child ready for school. Plus, our Nationally Accredited program focuses on giving children a...
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O2B Kids Supercenter

7383 SW 17TH RD GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
O2B Supercenter is our flagship location and is conveniently located in Gainesville, Florida. Even as our first location, this amazing facility is still second to none. In addition to offering Nationally Accredited Preschool and Afterschool Programs, this location also provides children with almost 200 extracurricular classes...
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Kiddie Academy of Gainesville, FL

6476 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Abacus Learning Center

5205 SW 91ST DR GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Child care
At Abacus Learning Center, we believe learning should be a happy and rewarding experience for children! Our foundation is built upon developing partnerships between parents and teachers. This mutual relationship offers a strong educational foundation and optimal care for every child. Abacus Learning Center has received Green...

Maureen V. says "We started with Abacus last year after a rough experience with another preschool provider. Abacus was different in all of the best ways. What drew us...

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Natures Elements Preschool

4138 NW 13TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$255/mo
Faith based
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 5 more
Welcome to Nature’s Elements Preschool! At Nature’s Elements Preschool, we believe in nurturing the whole child through a harmonious blend of nature, creativity, and innovation. Located in the heart of Gainesville, FL, our preschool offers a unique learning environment that sets us apart. What We Offer: Holistic...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Nature's Elements! Our son, who is level 2 autistic, was welcomed with open arms after being kicked out of another daycare. The staff...

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7437 - La Petite Academy of Gainesville

2755 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool

9700 W NEWBERRY RD GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$474/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool offers classes for children who will be turning two by January 1st of the current school year through Pre-Kindergarten. Our foundation is based on a constant supply of love and nurturing, a focus on Christ, and the fostering of a close family feeling in a carefully appointed classroom “home.”...

Julie C. says "We love Abiding Savior Preschool! My daughter started the year off quiet, independant, and unwilling to learn or listen to instruction. The amazing...

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Premier International School

10 SW 75TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1380/mo
International
Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
At Premier International School, we welcome children from all backgrounds to join our non-denominational Christian environment, emphasizing Biblical values without strict indoctrination. As an International School, there is a native Spanish speaking teacher in every classroom, creating an immersive bilingual...

Care Member says "My daughter has been attending Premier International School since she was just 5 months old, and now at the age of three, she absolutely loves it there....

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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Lil One's World I offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 1735 Southeast Hawthorne Rd, the company serves families living in the Gainesville, FL area. Lil One's World I is fully licensed to handle 70 children.
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Open Arms Luth. Child Development Center

1801 Nw 5th Ave Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Open Arms Luth. Child Development Center is an educational childcare facility that serves the community of Gainesville FL. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that foster holistic development among children. It promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics....

Courtney says "Open Arms has been a great fit for our child! They even were open during the devastation of the hurricane because unlike others, they had power and were...

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Kidworks, Inc.

3003 Nw 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL

3.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
Kidworks, Inc. is a childcare and learning facility that caters to the growth and developmental needs of children in Gainesville, Florida. This childcare provider provides an accelerated, professionally prepared curriculum that aims to develop well-rounded and confident learners. Its facilities are well-equipped and...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough positive things about KidWorks. My little girl has been attending KidWorks for almost two years, since she was one and a half, and...

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Kid City USA Gainesville

1127 NW 7th Ave Gainesville, FL

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
We promote the integral development of your children to prepare them as best we can for the challenges that lie ahead in life. At Kid City USA, our goal is to provide a nurturing environment that offers unique experiences to the development of each child. We realize that a child's family is the most important influence on...
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Gainesville Country Day School

2304 SW 75th Street Gainesville, FL

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for children of infants through fifth grade. The school operates on two campuses: the 24th avenue campus houses the elementary school, 4 and 5 year old preschool, and VPK: the Early Childhood...
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La Petite Academy of Gainesville

2755 Archer Road Gainesville, FL

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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Orange Blossom Prep

6200 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Orange Blossom Prep teachers and caregivers are committed to providing a rich and stimulating environment that is at the same time, warm, loving, and supportive. Parents and teachers are seen as partners in children's care and education. Parents are recognized and respected as the children's primary caregiver. Hours: 6:30am -...
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Emma C's Home Daycare

4107 NW 36th St Gainesville, FL

Child care
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Smokey Bear Kiddy College, Inc.

2500 NE 15th St Gainesville, FL

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
SMOKEY BEAR KIDDY COLLEGE is a year-round program that offers all day care for children ages 12 months to 12 years. Our daily activities and program consists of a flexible schedule that has been created to provide diversity and challenge for children in all age groups. We offer a structured program for children of all ages that...
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B'Nai Israel Community Day School

3830 NW 16th Blvd Gainesville, FL

2.0(3)

State license verified

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
B'Nai Israel Community Day School is a state-licensed daycare facility that offers full-time child care and early education programs designed for young children. Located at 3830 NW 16th Blvd, the company serves families living in the Gainesville, FL area. B'Nai Israel Community Day School is open to children ages six weeks old...

Tess H. says "My child went here for 3 years until she aged out. I loved the staff. The small class sizes put her waaaay ahead of the kids in her new school."

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My School Child Care Center

2720 Sw 2nd Ave Gainesville, FL

Child care
My School Child Care Center is a day care center located at 2720 Sw 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL that believes in every child's learning potential. Their center's passion is to provide a home away from home, a learning environment that supports their little ones' phenomenal growth and maturation.
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Child care centers near you in Gainesville, FL provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Gainesville, FL have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Gainesville, FL. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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