Licensed Daycare in Gainesville, Florida
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Gainesville
ChildCare Aware reports the Florida average full-time cost at $1,110/month for infant care and $790/month for preschool. City-level prices in Gainesville vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Florida families may also qualify for School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) (intake: (866) 357-3239).
Full Florida licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:11
- Avg capacity
- 74 kids
All Gainesville licensed centers
Page 1 of 4ABC Academy Hollywood #517
Gainesville
ABC Academy Jacksonville #805
Gainesville
ABC Academy Pembroke Pines #142
Gainesville
Active Kids Orlando #390
Gainesville
Explorer Kids Orlando #387
Gainesville
First Steps Pembroke Pines #139
Gainesville
Growing Minds Port St. Lucie #347
Gainesville
Happy Days Port St. Lucie Daycare #349
Gainesville
Hialeah Bright Futures Daycare #180
Gainesville
Hialeah Childcare Academy #177
Gainesville
Hialeah Learning Center #176
Gainesville
Hialeah Little Stars Daycare #178
Gainesville
Hialeah Playhouse Academy #175
Gainesville
Hialeah Rainbow Learning Center #179
Gainesville
Hollywood Golden Gate Daycare #519
Gainesville
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Search 56 Licensed Centers in Gainesville
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