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Little School at Santa Fe College
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Daycares and preschools in Gainesville, FL
88 licensed programs · 56 accept subsidy · 41 with Google ratings
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The Child's Garden
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Hand N' Hand C9 i7CC
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Train Up A Child Academy
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Girls Place, Inc
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B'nai Israel Community Day School
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Elevate Early Learning Academy, Gainesville
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Stepping Stones Preschool
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Kids Count In Alachua County @ Rawlings Elementary
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Kidworks Preschool
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Kiddie Academy of Gainesville, FL
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Hagios Early Learning Center
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Episcopal Children's Services Gainesville Head Start Center
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Licensed home daycares in Gainesville
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
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| A Brighter Beginning Day Care, LLC Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32641 | F08AL0085 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Baker Large Family Day Care Home Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32601 | L08AL0019 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Bright Minds Family Daycare LLC Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32605 | F08AL0079 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Incredible Minds Learning Childcare Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32641 | F08AL0059 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| It's My Educational World, LLC Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32608 | L08AL0023 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Joyce Vinson Large Family Child Care Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32609 | L08AL0026 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| LC Learning Academy Daycare Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32653 | F08AL0116 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Mitchell Large Family Child Care Home Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32601 | L08AL0461 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Pierre Large Family Child Care Home Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32609 | L08AL0009 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Rutledge Large Family Child Care Home Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32609 | L08AL0100 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Scott Large Family Child Care Home Large Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32641 | L08AL0014 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| The Sprouting Center Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32608 | F08AL0108 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Tiny Little Blessing, LLC Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32641 | F08AL0065 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
Before and after school programs in Gainesville
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
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| City Of Gainesville - Albert Ray Massey After-School Program Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32605 | C08AL0162 | 94 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| City Of Gainesville - Eastside Community Center Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32641 | C08AL0163 | 88 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| City Of Gainesville - Porters Community Center Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32601 | C08AL0161 | 49 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| Gainesville Circus Center Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32609 | C08AL0089 | 45 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| Gainesville's After School Program Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32605 | C08AL0147 | 208 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Kids Count In Alachua County @ Duval Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32641 | C08AL0087 | 58 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| Limitless Adventures Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32605 | C08AL0154 | 33 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Makerie Afterschool Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32605 | C08AL0149 | 66 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Gainesville: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Gainesville?
Gainesville has 88 licensed programs on the Florida register: 59 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 18 home daycares and 11 before and after school programs. 56 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Florida?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Florida. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Gold Seal?
Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for programs accredited by a state-approved accrediting body. 0 of 88 programs in Gainesville hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Gainesville?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 56 of 88 programs in Gainesville (64%) accept it.
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Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.