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Preschools in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 48 listed preschools

7437 - La Petite Academy of Gainesville

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Millhopper Montessori School, LLC

I want to give Millhopper Montessori in Gainesville FL a 5 out of 5 rating. They are a phenomenal place for children and for staff and our...

- Karen W.

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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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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Millhopper Montessori School, LLC

8505 NW 39TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1259/mo
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Millhopper Montessori School, LLC MOTTO: At MMS, our family of professionals is big enough to offer a complete curriculum, and small enough to know your child. MISSION: The mission of Millhopper Montessori School, LLC, is to provide education that is integrative, evolving, and grounded in respect for individual students and...

Karen W. says "I want to give Millhopper Montessori in Gainesville FL a 5 out of 5 rating. They are a phenomenal place for children and for staff and our family has used...

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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 Midtown

1555 NW 23RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

O2B Kids Midtown is a safe and secure facility conveniently located near the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, and downtown Gainesville. We offer Nationally Accredited Preschool & VPK, and Afterschool programs as well as Classes and Summer Camp.The O2B Preschool Program provides a literacy-rich play environment for...
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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 Hunters Crossing

4929 NW 43RD ST GAINESVILLE, FL

State license verified

O2B Kids at Hunters Crossing is one of our Preschool-Only locations, serving Infants, Toddlers, PreK, & VPK children in Gainesville. This location is in the Northwest part of Gainesville, conveniently located near popular neighborhoods, shopping, and business parks. Our literacy-rich environment and highly-trained staff work...
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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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Kids Care By Kaaren

207 Sw 75th Terr Gainesville, FL

5.0(5)
My name is Isabella. I am 24 years old and happily married to my husband. I have taken over my mother's trusted daycare. I grew up with this daycare in our home, working with my mother while she taught me everything! Before I started shadowing her in the day care a year and a half ago, I worked as a professional nanny for 4...

Kristie R. says "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...

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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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KidWorks Gainesville

3003 NW 53RD AVE GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(7)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
KidWorks Preschool Millhopper is locally owned and operated and has been serving the children of working Gainesville-area families since 1998. We offer extended hours, meals and snacks are always included, and we have live streaming webcams so you and your extended family can check in on your little one from anywhere in the...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough positive things about the staff at kidworks. I wish our girls could stay there forever! They are truly like family now, and we can’t...

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Natures Elements Preschool

4138 NW 13TH ST GAINESVILLE, FL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$255/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Faith based
+ 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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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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A Child's Academy

3401 N 34th St Gainesville, FL

4.0(4)

State license verified

With over 32+ years in Gainesville Preschool and Daycare experience, give your child a head start on learning and development in a warm, caring environment. We focus on creating a safe, creative, and stimulating environment where "fun" meets "fundamentals". We are the only Preschool in Gainesville FL with the following: -...

Care Member says "ACA is one of the best daycares in Gainesville! I had three kids that attended here. The teachers are absolutely fantastic. They are all so kind, loving...

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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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Lil One's World I

1735 Se Hawthorne Rd Gainesville, FL

5.0(1)
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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Gainesville Country Day School

2304 SW 75th Street Gainesville, FL

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
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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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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