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Kids Care By Kaaren
5.0
As first time parents we found Mrs Kaaren's small, in home daycare setting to be the perfect fit for us. Although our son is now over 3 yrs old and no longer attends this daycare, he still mentions the friends he made during his nearly 3 years there. He lovingly talks about Mrs Kaaren and her...
- Kristie R
B'Nai Israel Community Day School
5.0
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.
- Tess H
Open Arms Luth. Child Development Center
5.0
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 there for our families!
- Courtney
Preschools in Gainesville, FL
5.0
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My name is Kaaren and I have a small in home daycare called Kids Care By Kaaren. I am offering specialized care for your infant or toddler. I accept children from 4 weeks-2yrs. If you are not familiar with home care it is a wonderful alternative to the larger daycare settings with the same rigorous...
5.0
"We started taking our son to Kaaren around 4 months old. I have never doubted his safety or happiness while in her care. She loves and cares for him like he was her own. I highly recommend Kaaren!"
Megan
3.0
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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...
5.0
"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."
Tess H
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 there for our families!"
Courtney
La Petite Academy of Gainesville
2755 Archer Road, Gainesville, FL
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...
Tower Road KinderCare
10 Southwest 75th Street, Gainesville, FL
Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
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...
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,...
Baby Gator Child Care Inc
Village Dr Bldg 293 University Of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Starting at $175/day
Baby Gator in Gainesville, Florida seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children from infants to kindergarten.
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...
Morning Meadow Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare and educational facility located at 503 NE 9th Street, Gainesville, Florida. The school quality care services, after-school care and early childhood education programs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. It provides educational...
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...
Located in Gainesville, Florida, Step By Step Learning Center offers educational programs for infants up to five-year-old children. It provides full and part-time services for children one year and above. The Center utilizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum to educating young children. It...
My Little Red Schoolhouse is a fun and educational place for your child to grow! Our qualified staff is always excited to meet new students. Currently, we are enrolling for VPK, preschool, daycare and aftercare.
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...
Loving Care Living LLC encourages early learning and the development of social skills through play, creative activities and other noncompetitive exercises. They offer a friendly, educational and nurturing environment for preschool. As professional educators, the teachers emphasize the growth of the...
Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Institute, Inc. encourages early learning and the development of social skills through play, creative activities and other noncompetitive exercises. They offer a friendly, educational and nurturing environment for preschool in the area. As professional educators, the...
La Petite Academy Child Care based in Gainesville, FL operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and provides care for children from six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, Before and After...
Raising Star Educational provides early care and education programs designed for preschool children. Located at 1930 NE Waldo Rd, the company serves children and families living in Gainesville, FL. Raising Star Educational has been doing business in the area since they opened in 2011.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Gainesville, FL
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Gainesville, FL?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Gainesville, FL. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Gainesville, FL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Gainesville, FL?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Gainesville, FL, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Gainesville, FL.
How can I find a preschool near me in Gainesville, FL?
When looking for a preschool near you in Gainesville, FL on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Gainesville, FL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.