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Persimmon Early Learning Academy

Daycare center in Gainesville, FL. 1121 NW 6th St, Gainesville FL, 32601, Gainesville, FL 32601

4.9 (16 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (352) 505-0144Visit website
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Licensed capacity96 children
LicenceLicensed
Gold SealNot rated

About the program

Persimmon Early Learning Academy is a licensed daycare center in Gainesville, Florida, on the state register since 2013. It is licensed for 96 children.

It accepts child care subsidy.

Accepts subsidyPublic pre-K seats

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Persimmon Early Learning Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Facility - Birth to SA · C08AL0742
Licence statusActive since 2013
Licensed capacity96 children
Gold SealNot rated
Source: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Florida publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Our kid went to Persimmon for years, from pre-K through VPK, and I really can’t recommend it enough. There’s an incredibly strong sense of community there, and you can tell the teachers genuinely love what they do and care deeply about the kids. One of the things that really sets Persimmon apart is that there’s a philosophy behind what they’re doing. The owner has a background in education and brings a real sense of…

Bryan Eastman · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks ago

Our child has been at Persimmon for the past four years, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. It came highly recommended to us as a caring, nurturing school that truly sees and supports the whole child. Persimmon has lived up to that in every way. The sense of community here is really strong. We formed real connections with other families, and during the challenges of the pandemic, that support was…

Jesse W · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

My kiddo started at Persimmon in the 1 year old class and just graduated VPK, and we couldn't feel more lucky to have had his first experiences in school here. All of his teachers through every class have been kind, encouraging and gone above and beyond to know him as an individual. This is a tight knit community and we've been fortunate to have formed friendships with many of the other parents and families here that…

Katie Dickinson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Persimmon is such a wonderful school with communicative and caring teachers. Our family is so fortunate to have enrolled our two-year old (at the time) in Kacey and Dakota's classroom. We will never forget their nurturing kindness to our little one! Thank you both so much for teaching and caring for them over the last year. Thank you to Bonnie, Marissa, and every single aide, and teacher that helps make Persimmon…

Jessica Babaker · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

1121 NW 6th St, Gainesville FL, 32601, Gainesville, FL 32601

Questions about Persimmon Early Learning Academy

Is Persimmon Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes, with a note. Persimmon Early Learning Academy holds a Child Care Facility - Birth to SA licence (state status: licensed) from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (licence C08AL0742), with a licensed capacity of 96 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does Persimmon Early Learning Academy cost?

Persimmon Early Learning Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.

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