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We have 5 pre-k schools in Alachua, FL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Attentive Childcare & Pre--K LLC

16717 Nw 173rd Ter Alachua, FL

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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DCF License # F08AL0777 Attentive Childcare. Family Daycare. Classroom Setting. Alachua Area across from Santa Fe High. 2 minutes from I-75 exit. Very convenient location. Ages 0-5 years. All meals included. Hours 7 am - 7 pm. Our goals are catering to each child's needs individually. The environment is based on morals, ethics,...
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K Squared Educational Services

2411 Nw 41st St Ste C Gainesville, FL

Child care
K Squared Educational Services is a child care center that maintains a structured learning environment that enables their students to develop properly. Their child care center located at 2411 Nw 41st St Ste C, Gainesville, FL ensures that their daily activities are carefully designed to support their students' various...
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Kidworks, Inc.

3003 Nw 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL

Preschool
Child care
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...
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Sonshine Day Pre School and Day Care Inc

10000 W Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL

Preschool
Child care
Sonshine Day Preschool in Gainesville, FL partners with the church and home in providing a secure and loving Christian atmosphere. Their dedicated staff teach, care, and nurtures the children to serve, know, honor, and love God. This child care facility offers education and care to kids physically, spiritually, academically,...
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Paola Pre Paid

11235 Nw 32nd Ave Gainesville, FL

Preschool
Child care
Paola Pre Paid offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 11235 Northwest 32nd Ave, the company serves families living in the Gainesville, FL area. Paola Pre Paid has served the community since they started operating in 2006.
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Pre-k programs in Alachua, FL offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Alachua, FL, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Alachua, FL typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Alachua, FL programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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