Ages: 1-4, VPK + after-care for children up to 12
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30AM - 11:00PM
VPK: 9:00AM - 12:00AM
Full time, part time and drop in care available.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: We work with children to learn to use the potty when they're ready
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Edith Shenbanjo

Contact Information:

Abacus Learning Center opened the doors for the first day of school back in September of 1994.   It has been owned and operated by Sharon Jacobs since it first began.   We are located in Haile Plantation in the Haile Village Center.   We offer full day and part day programs to accommodate the needs of all types of families.   Abacus Learning Center believes young children learn best through personal experiences.   The staff promotes a balanced curriculum of both child-initiated and teacher-initiated experiences.   The primary goal of the staff is the all-around development of the child.

Classes:2 year olds, 3 year olds, and VPK
Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 day program only.   The school is open 6:30AM to 6:00PM.
2 and 3 year olds classes meet 9:00AM to 2:00PM.
VPK meets 9-12 with special wrap-around rates till 2:00PM or 6:00PM available
After-Care Hours: The after-care / before care hours rate for those not enrolled in the full-time program is $5/ hour, accrued every 15 minutes.   No prior notice is necesessary, and children may come early and stay late as needed.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Sun Country Gym Bus, Stretch and Grow, Wee Can Cook and Spanish Classes
Potty-Training Policy: Children may be in diapers in the 2 year old class, but must be potty trained before starting the 3 year old class
Rates: Click here for our current rates.
Directors:Sharon Jacobs and Allyson Chenery


info@abacuslearningcenter.com
www.abacuslearningcenter.com

We provide curriculum that encourages whole-child learning, self-esteem, positive self-concept and social skills.   Our young students are grouped according to their maturity and development.   Each classroom has an age-appropriate environment.   Much of our program is child centered, permitting each child the freedom to act upon his/her own curiosity and ideas within a consistent framework.   Activities are carefully selected to develop the cognitive, physical, creative, social and affective domains.   Children are provided a variety of educational opportunities, including: learning centers to explore, planned activities in art, religion, music, movement, cooking, gardening, nature and much more! Reading, math, history, science and geography skills are developed with the daily curriculum.

Classes:2 ½ year olds, 3 year olds and Pre-K
Hours: The school is open from 7:30 AM to 6:00PM
Students may enroll in a 2, 3 or 5 day program
Normal class hours are 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Extended care is available 7:30-8:30 AM and after school until 6:00PM
After-Care Hours:Students can enroll for blocks of extended time in 3, 5 and 7 hour blocks, or pay by the hour.
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Supplemental Classes Offered:PE, Music, Art and Sun Country Gym Bus
Potty-Training Policy Students are requested to be potty trained before entering the 2 year old class.   We will work with students as they are potty training, but there is a. $6/day diapering fee if more than one change is required.   All students must be potty trained before entering the 3 year old class.
Rates:Please call the school for current rate information.
Director:Bill Carman


preschooloffice@abidingsavior.info
www.abidingsavior.info/preschool

The Academy Preschool aims to provide an atmosphere of love, respect, and acceptance in which each child can develop socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually

Classes: 8 weeks to 5 years in a multi-age classroom plus VPK
Hours: School is open 6:30AM to 6:30PM. | VPK hours: 8:30AM - 11:30AM or 12:30PM - 3:30PM
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered: Stretch-N-Grow, Music, Spanish
Potty-Training Policy We begin potty training in the 2 year old class, and will work with children as they continue to learn to use the toilet. Children must be potty trained before starting the 3 year old class
Rates: Click here for current rates 10% discount for 2nd and each additional child enrolled
Director: Suzanna Sargent, Ph. D

theacademy@thefamilychurch.net
www.thefamilychurch.net/academy

Please contact the school for more information

Classes:6 months though 5 years + after-care for children up to 12 years old
Hours: 6:30AM-6:30 PM  /   VPK: 9:20-12:20
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information

* Baby Gator serves children who have at least one parent or guardian currently associated with the University of Florida. Visit the website for specific criteria.   Children grow and learn in a safe and healthy environment with a caring and attentive staff of well-trained early childhood educators.   Curriculum is designed to encourage children to experience the world around them.   Baby Gator addresses the needs of all children and fosters growth in social, behavioral, cognitive, and physical skills and early literacy skills.


Classes: 6 weeks though 5 years plus a VPK class
Hours: Village Drive & Lake Alice: 7:00AM - 6:00PM   /   Newell Drive: 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates: Click here for current rates
Director: Dr. Pamela Pallas


admin@babygator.ufl.edu
www.babygator.ufl.edu

Please contact the school for more information

Ages:6 months though 5 years + after-care for children up to 12 years old
Hours: 6:00AM-5:30 PM  /  VPK: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information

Contact Information:

Bnai Israel Community Day School emphasizes successful beginnings.   If children feel good about their earliest school experiences, they more easily establish a pattern of life-long learning.Our preschool classes combine a stimulating academic program suited to the developmental needs of young children.   Our classrooms are rich with activities that enable the individual child to grow and develop in a stable and nurturing environment.   Children learn not only academnic subjects but also independence, cooperation and tolerance through small group and individual activities.   Children are taught academic and socialization skills through play and hands-on learning experiences by a well-trained and caring staff.   The language-rich experience begins in our infant classroom and moves seamlessly through our Pre-K program.   Art, music and PE are an integral part of each preschooler's day along with an outdoor environmental program that teaches the children about plants, composting and recycling.

Classes:Infants - PreK
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 5:30PM (4:30PM on Fridays)
Children must attend Monday-Friday, 5 day program only.
Infants/ Toddlers: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Pre-School: 8:00AM - 2:00PM (Part-time) or 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Full-Time)
After-Care Hours: For those enrolled in the part-time program, extended hours are available until 5:30 PM at the rate of $15/ hour.
Religious Affiliation: Judaism
Supplemental Classes Offered: Musikgarten, Yoga, Judaics Classes, Computer Lab, Outdoor Environmental Classroom, and a variety of language and dance classes
Potty-Training Policy: Must be potty trained by Pre-K (4 years old)
Rates: Please visit the website for a link to our current tuition information
Director: Debby Kinman-Ford

Debby@bnaigainesville.com
www.bnaiisraelcds.org

Our curriculum is delivered with discovery, independence and creative problem solving in mind.   Our students love and are engaged by the hands-on environment.   At Brentwood we believe in the whole child.   Character development goes hand-in-hand with academic mastery.  The Brentwood faculty is outstanding, both in technical competence, and caring nature.   Lead teachers are certified, and all staff members are appropriately educated and experienced.   In addition, specialists in Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Spanish and Library Skills round out the day.

Classes: Two year old classes through fifth grade
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Pre-School and Pre-K Classes: 9AM-12PM
2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs available
Kindergarten: 9AM - 2 PM
1st-5th Grade: 9AM- 2:45 PM
After-Care Hours: We call it PLAYGROUP, and children may attend as early as 7:30AM and as late as 5:30PM   There is an hourly charge, and we keep track of your use so you may pay monthly.   You may use PLAYGROUP regularly or spontaneously, meaning no costly contracts or promises.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Age 2 through 5th Grade have Specialists in Spanish, Physical Education, Music and Library.   Computer Classes begin in Kindergarten. Studio Art begins in Grade One. Pre- K- 5th Grade: Explorer classes are after school activities.   Running from a half-hour to an hour in length, and consisting of six to eight weeks (changing four times a year), these classes have included sports, science, chess, cooking, crafts, music, and more.   Taught by Brentwood staff or outside experts, these classes are great fun and allow your children extra activities without all the travel hassle.
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are permitted in the two year old class.   We ask that children in the other classes be potty trained or well on the way.   We will support toilet training at school when a child is training at home.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director: Robert Schackow

info@gobrentwoodschool.com
www.gobrentwoodschool.com

We understand what it means to give a child the physical, emotional, and educational nourishment you need and want for them, all in a caring, Christian environment.   A Child’s Academy’s preschoolers aren’t just learning their alphabet—they’re already reading. Infants and toddlers get more than a babysitter; Every day is filled with skill-building play, indoors and out.   For more than 30 years, we have been helping parents by helping their children. Our goal is to provide a loving, happy place for young children to learn and grow as we bridge the gap from home to school, in a Christian-based environment, Our staff supports a positive self-image in each child while building social skills in a scholastic setting.

Please visit the website to schedule a tour with on online scheduling system

Classes:6 weeks though 5 years
Hours: 7:00AM - 6:00PM | Part-time scheduling is available.
VPK 4 VPK Programs available Monday - Friday:
VPK Only: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
VPK Plus Enrichment Program - 8:30am - 12:30pm
VPK Flex Enrichment Program - 7am - 1:30pm
VPK Full Day Enrichment Program: 7am - 6pm
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered: None
Potty Training Policy: We will begin helping a child to learn to use the potty when they are ready.
Rates: Visit the website for current rate information.
Director: Jayme Tate

info@achildsacademy.net
www.achildsacademy.com

A Child’s Dream is committed to providing unwavering dependability, resourceful creativity and the highest educational quality.   Growth through proper educational stimulation is of utmost importance.   Our philosophy is to offer comprehensive child supervision designed to provide the best care for the children and peace of mind for their parents.   We provide individual attention to every child while offering the ultimate environment for group play and social interaction and development.

Classes: Infants - VPK
Hours: The school is open 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Children may enroll full time; 5 half days a week or 3 full days a week.
VPK: 9:00AM - 12:00Noon
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: None
Potty Training Policy: We begin potty training in the 2 year old classroom. Children must be mostly potty-trained before moving into the 3 year old classroom and completely potty trained before moving into the 4 year old classroom.
Rates: Please contact the school for current rate information
Director: Amanda Oster

www.preschoolgainesville.com

It is our desire that under the direct supervision of a caring staff, we will provide a safe and nurturing environment.   We will promote the physical, social, emotional, aesthetic, intellectual, and language development of each child while being sensitive of the needs and preferences of the families.   We welcome your involvement and participation in your child’s educational experiences.   We believe in open access to the center so that the lines of communication remain open.   We welcome your comments and suggestions and seek your cooperation and support.   Parents and guardians are welcome to visit the school at any time.   We also welcome parents who would like to volunteer in their child’s classroom.

Ages:3 weeks though 5 years + after-care for children up to 10 years old
Hours: 6:30AM-6:30 PM  /  VPK: 9-12
We offer full- and part-time programs, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classes, extended care for before and after school, and enrichment classes.
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Jaime McMillan

Ages:Birth though 5 years + after-care for children up to 12 years old
Hours: 7:00AM - 6:00 PM. Close at 5:30 on Wednesdays
VPK: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes OfferedNone
Potty Training Policy: We will begin helping a child to learn to use the potty when they are ready.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Tangie Miner

Our philosophy is to provide developmentally appropriate activities to allow your child to grow to their potential socially, emotionally, physically and independently develop into the child that was intended upon their birth.   A typical day includes playground time upon drop-off, snacks, lots of teacher interaction with our developmentally appropropriate activites, painting, art, center time with our friends, lunch, nap outside time and afternoon snacks.   BEST time for the children is Friday PIZZA!!!   Included in fee

Ages:2 months- VPK
Hours: 7:00AM- 6:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates:Click here for current rates

Director:Pauline Cowart

preschooleylc@bellsouth.net

At Education Station & Preschool our philosophy is based on years of education, experience, and research.   We believe that given the proper environment, nurturing, and tools all children can grow and develop into successful adults who have a life long love and respect for learning and we want to provide that environment for families in the Gainesville area.

Classes:
Toddler Train: 12-36 month olds
Preschool Engine: 3 year olds
Kindergarten Express: 4 & 5 year olds

Hours The school is open Monday-Friday 6:30AM - 6:30PM
Part-Time scheduling is flexible
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Music and dance
Potty-Training Policy We will work with the child and the family as children learn to use the toilet.
Rates: Click here for our current rates.
Directors: Kristin D. Birdsey & Krista Frey

www.educationstationandpreschool.com

Faith Academy helps to provide a gradual transition from home to school. Your baby will learn with their whole body and all their senses through nurturing, visual stimulation,and music. Our program is designed to stimulate their curiosity and development using age-appropriate materials and individualized lessons

Classes: 8 weeks - 12 years + VPK
Hours: 7:00AM - 6:00PM | VPK: 9:00AM - 12:00Noon with wraparound hours available
Children may attend 2, 3 or 5 full days a week.
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered: None
Potty-Training Policy Must be potty trained before moving to the 3 year old classroom
Rates: Please contact the school for current rates
Director: Denise Banks

www.faithacademygainesville.com

First Presbyterian Preschool was established in 1960 and is known as a creative and artistic preschool.   We believe that it is important for children to experience a Christian environment and take part in religious activities.   We pride ourselves on our qualified and degreed teachers who specialize in Early Childhood Education.   Our curriculum emphasizes school readiness and literacy with a hands-on approach to teaching.   Our classrooms are fully equipped with everything that children need for a play base program.   We offer small class sizes and excellent student teacher ratios with a lead teacher and an assistant in each room.

Classes:Year-Round Program for 3 months to 5 years old
Hours:The school is open 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Two Year Old Classes Only: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs
All other classes: 5 day programs only
Under 2 years old Part Time: 7:30AM – 12:30PM or 12:30PM - 5:30PM
Under 2 years old Full Time: or 7:30AM - 5:30PM
2 year olds: 8:30AM - 12:30PM (Part-Time) or 7:30AM to 5:30PM (Full Time)
3 and 4 year olds: 8:30AM - 1:30PM (Part-Time) or 7:30AM to 5:30PM (Full Time)
After-Care Hours: Hours may be added by prior arrangement to the part-day program at an additional cost of $5.00 per hour provided there is space available. Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian
Supplemental Classes Offered:Music and Stretch and Grow
Potty-Training Policy: Must be close to potty trained before starting the 3 year old class
Rates:Please call the school for current rates
Director:Lisa Hershkowitz


preschool@1stpc.org
www.1stpc.org/preschool.html

The Flowers program is custom-tailored to meet the needs of each student.   We are constantly evolving and changing our activities in order to encourage independence in our students.   We are committed to helping the child develop autonomy as an individual and also to establish comfortable and productive peer relations.   Each child will be presented with the basic skills and concepts necessary for intellectual development, which include, language, math, science and practical life.   We actively promote a child's awareness of and ability to organize their environment.   We hope to instill in each child, effective learning strategies and to kindle an excitement for life-long learning.

Classes:Classes are mixed age groups from 2 ½ years old to 6 years old.   In general children are placed in one of two classes: under 4; and 4 and up, but it is a free-range school and the kids flow between both rooms.
Hours: The school is open from 7:30AM to 5:30 PM
Monday-Friday, 5 Day Program only.
Half Day: 8:30AM - 11:30AM  /  Full Day: 8:30AM - 2:30PM
After-Care Hours: 7:30-8:30 Before School care is a free courtesy proved to all students.   After-School Adventure is available from 2:30-5:30 at the rate of $3.50/ hour
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Music, Dance, Yoga, French, Spanish, Sign Language
Potty Training PolicyNone
Rates:Click here for application and rates information
Director:Bridget Fik


flowers3111@bellsouth.net
www.flowersmontessori.com

Gainesville Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, integrated, nonsectarian school providing a unique blend of educational programs for children of preschool age through fifth grade.   We are committed to accepting children as they are, with their own backgrounds, experiences, interests, natures, and abilities.   Our teachers are dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and find success in coming to school.   The curriculum emphasizes active rather than passive learning and activities are designed to encourage independence and creativity.   Attention is given to utilizing the basic skills and applying them in increasingly complex projects and activities.   Our curriculum consists of integrated subject matter areas and flexible curricular experiences designed to meet the needs of children of different levels of ability and experience.   Our low pupil-teacher ratio makes it possible to provide a varied and stimulating range of learning experiences for each child.

Classes:Pre-school for ages 2 ½ and up, VPK and Kindergarten - 5th grades
Hours: Preschool only: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) or 5 Day (M-F)
VPK and up attend 5 days a week, M-F

Pre-School Hours Tower Road location: 7:30-5:30.
Children must attend a minimum of 5 hours a day

Pre-School Hours 24th Ave location: 8:30-12:30
Optional afternoon adventure till 1:30PM or 2:30PM
VPK: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Elementary School hours: 8:15AM - 2:30PM

After-Care Hours: optional before and after-school programs are available for an additional charge at the elementary school.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Please contact the school for more information
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are not permitted.   All children must be potty-trained.
Rates:Please contact the school for current tuition rates.
Directors:Nancy and Kelly Childers


www.gainesvillecountrydayschool.org

Heavenly Kids Academy is an outreach ministry of the Community Praise Center, Inc.   We believe that positive reinforcement at the earliest stages of life can help parents to mold their children into viable young people.   In addition, our team of professionals are diverse, educated, multicultural and eager to help your child/children achieve in a Christian, low student-teacher ratio environment.   Further, we believe that all children are created equal and deserve to be treated with love, care and respect.

Ages:Infants- 5 years + after-care for up to 12 years old
Hours: 6AM-6PM
VPK: 9-12
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Deborah Williams


www.communitypraizecenter.org/id2.html

A non-profit organization started by Holy Trinity in 1974, the Holy Trinity Child Caring Center is a program that provides a safe, loving, faith-based environment in which your child will value themselves and others.   This learning environment invites discovery of the self and the world in which the children live.

Ages:3 months - 5 years, VPK
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Full time enrollment only
VPK: 8:00AM - 11:00AM with wrap-around rates available
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Supplemental Classes Offered:Sun Country Gym Bus
Potty-Training Policy: We work with the children to use the potty when they are ready
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Rebecca Reneke


htccc@holytrinitygnv.org
www.holytrinitygnv.org/child-caring-center

Ignite Champion Academy believes that preschool is a time for social growth, physical and emotional growth. The goal of our Academy is to provide quality education program that challenges and encourages children to achieve their fullest potential in a Christian environment. We recognize each child as a unique gift from god to each of his or her parents and we pledge to always show God’s love in our words and our deeds. Furthermore, each staff member has been chosen to reflect the ideals and goals of the academy.

Classes: 3 months - 5 years old + After-care
Hours: The school is open 6:30AM - 6:00PM  /   All programs are Monday-Friday
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Potty-Training Policy: We begin potty training in the 2 year old class, and will work with children as they continue to learn to use the toilet.
Rates: Please call for rates
Director:

info@ignitelifecenter.org
http://www.ignitelifecenter.org/ica/

Imagine Learning Center Preschool: We believe in being open-minded about the ideas and theories that influence our practice.   We value individuality and promote autonomy of action and thought by including each child as an active participant in care activities.   We respect each child’s natural routines of active and quiet times, eating and sleeping schedules, and fluctuation between craving independence and the need for nurturance.   We celebrate childhood as a time for free and active exploration of life and of the world.   Teachers, children, and parents are partners in the learning process.   Family participation is critical to the quality of the program we provide.   We strive to convey a message of warmth and a home-like feeling to students and parents who enter our school. We have an open door policy and welcome families to be involved in any way possible.   The school is a community built by the children, families and teachers that inhabit it.   We encourage families to develop a sense of ownership through active participation and communication.   This type of home-school relationship strengthens family and cultural identity by providing relevant connections between school and the child’s family and culture.

Classes:1-3 year olds + VPK
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 5:30PM.
Students may attend 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week as enrollment permits.
Pre-school hours:8:30AM - 1:30PM children may be dropped off as early as 7:30AM.
For half day options for children 1-2 years old, students must be picked up between 12 and 12:30 for the morning session or dropped off between 12:30 and 1:00 for the afternoon session
After-Care Hours: None- a late fee is charged at $1/minute for late pickup.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:Please contact the school for more information
Potty-Training Policy Click here for the potty training policy
Rates:Click here for current rates
Director: Daniella Porter


info@imaginelearningcenter.com
www.imaginelearningcenter.com

Ages:Infants - 5, VPK and after-school for childrend up to 12
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 7:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: We work with the children to use the potty when they are ready
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Prisca White

KidWorks is centered around the concept of providing an outstanding preschool experience to children of families with working parents.   We view a child's development in terms of a spectrum.   At one end, a child's needs are fairly primitive; nutrition, a clean dry bum, a nice warm place to have a nap, some fun things to look at and play with.   Slowly, those needs give way to more complex fundamentals; social interaction, recognizing shapes and colors, identifying letters and numbers, creative expression, language skills.   At the end, if all goes as planned, is a child fully developed for entry to Kindergarten.

Ages: Infant - Pre-K
Hours: 6:30AM - 6:30PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates: Click here for current rates
Directors:Heather Parker and Cathy Kramer


mike@cf.coxmail.com
www.kid-works.com

Kiddie Academy will be like a second home for your children because we do everything in our power to ensure that their physical, emotional, social and educational needs are met every day.   Our days are filled with enriching activities, exciting learning experiences and wholesome meals and snacks.   Our primary goals are to prepare your children for a life of learning and to instill in them self-confidence and self-esteem.

Ages:Infants - VPK
Hours:
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Directors:Judy Bartholomew and Shanie Carmon


kaofgainesville@yahoo.com
www.kiddieacademy.com/Gainesville/welcome.html

We offer a small setting with an awesome learning experience.   We have a security monitored facility!   We specialize in behavior modification and we assist in potty training.

Ages:0-5 years
Hours: and VPK:8:45-12:45
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates:Please contact the school for current rates
Director: Mary Blount

The KinderCare® Difference is our commitment to your child's future.   With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.   Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.

Classes: Pre-school: 6 weeks - 3 years old + VPK and after-school care for children up to 12 years old
Hours: The school is open Monday-Friday 6:30AM- 6:30PM
Scheduling is flexible, and students of all ages may attend part-time or full-time.
VPK: 8:30AM - 11:30PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Click here for enrichment classes
Potty-Training Policy:
Rates: Please contact the school for current rate information
Director: Cassandra Newton


www.kindercare.com

At La Petite Academy, learning is part of everything we do.   We draw from the best practices in early childhood education to create programs that are engaging, and our highly qualified teaching staff keeps things interesting every day.   It’s a great place to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond.   And it works - according to assessments, kids in our program learn more and at a faster rate than is typical of their age group.

Ages:Infants- VPK
Hours: 6:30AM -6:30PM
Children may enroll full time or part-time. Scheduling is flexible.
VPK: 9:00AM -12:00Noon
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty Training Policy:Children must be potty trained before moving into the 3 year old class
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Amy Zonin


www.lapetite.com

Ages:Infants - 5, and VPK
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45AM - 6:00PM
Full-time enrollment; part-time enrollment if there is availability.
VPK: 8:00AM -11:15AM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: We work with the children to use the potty in the 2 year old class and try to have them all potty trained before entering the 3 year old class.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:LeAndra Davis

Ages:Infants - 5, VPK, and after-care for children up to 13 years old
Hours: Monday - Friday 5:15AM - until the last child leavesbr /> Mostly full-time enrollment; specific hours are flexible
VPK: 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: We work with the children to use the potty when they are ready
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Patricia Lee

Ages:Infants - 5, VPK, and after-care for children up to 12 years old
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Mostly full-time enrollment; specific hours are flexible
VPK: 9:00AM - 12:00AM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: We work with the children to use the potty when they are around 18 months old
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Gussie Lee

Love-N-Care Christian Learning Center: The vision of this ministry of Westwood Hills is to be of service to the community and to offer Bible-based curriculum seasoned with fun-filled activities throughout the day that train through interaction and participation.   We welcome you and the opportunity to discuss your child's needs.   Creating a sense of community and fostering open communication with parents is among our goals.   Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Classes:Infants - Preschool + VPK
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM  /   All programs are Monday-Friday
Full Time Hours are 7:00AM - 6:00PM  /  Part Time Hours are 7:30AM - 12:30 PM
VPK: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
After-Care Hours: Children usually attend either full time or part time, but individual schedules can be arranged on a case by case basis.
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Potty-Training Policy: We begin potty training in the 2 year old class, and will work with children as they continue to learn to use the toilet.
Rates:Click here for current rates.
Director: Jayme Tate


jayme_tate@westwoodhillsministries.org
www.westwoodhillsministries.org/pre-school_index.html

Miss Joni's preschool is a different kind of preschool!

Ages: 2-5 year olds
Hours: The school is open 6:30AM - 6:30PM
VPK: 8:30-11:30
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Cooking, arts and crafts,and tumbling
Potty-Training Policy All children must be potty trained
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director: Joni McReynolds

Morning Meadow opened in 1997 to serve the Gainesville area with quality Waldorf education for preschool-aged children.   Since opening, we have grown to include Kindergarten and 1st Grade level programs, with more growth anticipated in the future!   We are currently undergoing the initial planning stages of a major school expansion.   We believe in approaching education from a whole-child vantage point.   This allows us to meet not only the educational needs of our students, but also their emotional, spiritual, and community needs, which are equally important.   All the children, parents, faculty, and staff at Morning Meadow make up one big family.   It is a community we take enormous pride in.

Ages: 2-6 year olds
Hours: 8:30AM -1:30PM
VPK: 8:30-1:30
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Potty-Training Policy:
Rates: Morning Meadow has 2, 3 and 5 day options:
2-days: $345.00 per month
3 days: $375.00 per month
5 days: $450.00 per month
Director: Sylvia Paluzzi


morningmeadow9@msn.com
www.morningmeadow.com

My School is a non-profit, full day childcare center sponsored by the Campus Church of Christ.

Director/s:
Marilyn McCall

Ages:
18 months - VPK

Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:15 AM-5:30 PM
In accordance with their individual schedules, children must be picked up by 12:30, 3:00 or 5:30 each day.    After these times, a late fee of $1/minute will be charged.

Religious Affiliation:
Christian

2009/2010 Rates:
Click here for current rates

Contact Information:

www.myschoolchildcarecenter.blogspot.com

O2BKids College offers 5 locations in Alachua County - ALL of which are nationally accredited! Education begins at birth! You are your child’s first TEACHER! Make O2B Kids College your child’s first SCHOOL! We’re passionate about early childhood education and it shows. Our dynamic teachers deliver quality instruction, daily laughter and loving care to every child. We enthusiastically participate in the exhilarating journey of developing your child into a respectful, responsible citizen of our world! Education! Quality! Fun! Welcome to O2B Kids College!

Classes: 1-3 years olds + VPK
Infants (Archer Road and Hunters Crossing locations only)
Hours: Full-time, part-time, and hourly preschool care during the following hours:
Supercenter, Midtown, Alachua: Monday – Friday 6:30AM – 7:00PM
Hunters Crossing & Archer: Monday-Friday 6:30AM - 6:30PM
After-Care Hours: Occasional hourly care is provided after 2:00 PM if the classroom size and staffing ratios permit additional children.   Parents are encouraged to call in advance to check availability.   Payment for occasional care is due when services are rendered.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Varies with location
Potty-Training Policy: Diapers are permitted in the two year old class.   We will support toilet training at school when a child is training at home.
Rates: Please speak with an O2B Kids representative to discuss tuition rates.   Discounts are offered for O2B Kids members.


info@o2bkids.com
www.o2bkids.com/Preschool.aspx

Oak Hall is a private school serving pre-school through 12th grade.   Oak Hall is more than just another school.   It is a learning community where students, with the support of their teachers and parents, have rich and abundant opportunities to grow as people, to challenge themselves in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to learn to care for others.   The centerpiece of our mission, of course, is academics.   Oak Hall offers a broad and rigorous curriculum for all our students.   The Lower School offers a warm, family-like atmosphere dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of each child.   The school promotes the development of the child, academically, through a balanced core curriculum, socially, through leadership opportunities, aesthetically, through programs in art and music, and physically, through a comprehensive physical education program.

Classes:Pre-School: 3 year olds and Junior Kindergarten: 4 year olds
Lower School: Kindergarten-5th  /   Middle School: 6th - 8th   /   Upper School: 9th - 12th
Hours: The school is open 7:30AM - 6:00PM
3 Year olds: Tu/Th or Mon-Fri
4 Year olds (Junior Kindergarten): M/W/F or Mon-Fri
Kindergarten and up: Monday - Friday
3 and 4 year olds have 3 choices of schedules: 8:30-12:30/ 8:30-2:45/ or 8:30-6PM
Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 8:15-2:45
Grades 2-5: 8:15-3:30  /   Middle School: 7:55-3:00  /   Upper School: 7:50-3:00  /  
After-Care Hours: Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 A.M.   They may stay in a supervised after-school program until 6:00PM.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Students enjoy the following supplemental classes: art, music, library, physical education, computers and Spanish.   In addition to our daily supervised after-school program, we offer basketball, soccer, French, dance, choir, chess, scouting, cheerleading and computers as some of our after school classes.
Potty-Training Policy: Children in all classes must be potty trained.
Rates: Click here for current rates.
Principal of the Lower School: Kathy Gaston


oakhall@oakhall.org
www.oakhall.org

Open Arms Child Development Center is a great place to grow!   a vibrant, creative and exciting community center focused on the growth of children and their families so that all may share the love of Jesus Christ.   Our core values include quality and excellence in service, safety, hospitality, grace filled relationships, diversity, and celebrating Christ in all things.   Children are gifts of God. They are born with an innate desire to learn and they learn best by doing.   With this in mind, our program is designed to nurture a child's natural curiosity about the world they live in by giving them a rich variety of learning opportunities.   We offer a program that addresses the whole child - academically, emotionally, socially, cognitively, physically, and spiritually.

Classes:Toddler, Pre-School and VPK
Hours: The school is open 7:15AM to 5:45PM.
Two day (Tues/Thurs), Three day (Mon/Wed/Fri), or M-F programs are offered
Preschool hours: 8:45AM to 11:45AM.
Full Day child-care: 7:15AM - 5:45PM
After-Care Hours: Children may enroll for full day care if needed.
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Supplemental Classes Offered: Please contact the school for more information
Potty-Training Policy: Children may be in diapers in the 2 year old class, but must be potty trained before starting the 3 year old class
Rates: Click here for current rates.
Director:Angelia Burr


info@openarmscdc.org
www.openarmscdc.org

The mission of The Rock School is to reinforce the educational and Christian values of the home and church in a structured, academic setting.   We desire to provide a diversified, quality education in a safe, Bible-centered environment.   It is our goal that our students would be equipped with the necessary skills to fulfill God's purpose and calling for their lives.   Through academic instruction, recognition and development of their gifts and talents, and an increased understanding of God and His Word, this mission is fulfilled.

Classes:Pre-school for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, VPK and Kingergarten- 12th grade
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Pre-School Classes: 2 Day (Tu/ Th); 3 Day (MWF) and 5 Day (M-F) programs available
Half-day options available.
VPK: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 12:00noon
K-12: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 3:00PM
After-Care Hours: Before school care is available from 7:00 - 8:00AM.   We have an elementary after school program that meets from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Aftercare is $8 per day or $80 per month (whichever is less).   There is no enrollment necessary for Aftercare.   Students may attend any days in which the parent requires them to do so and then are billed at the end of each month.
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Supplemental Classes Offered: Art, music, PE and computer classes
Potty-Training Policy: Children must be potty-trained to enroll in the three-year-old class.
Rates: To obtain our tuition & fee schedule, please click here to request an information packet and we will gladly send you an e-mail with that information.
Principal: Bob Carter   /    Pre-School Director: Marcy Hansen


info@therocklions.com
www.therocklions.com

The Little School is a parent/child center which offers a developmental program for children, ages 14 months to 5 years.   Although the Little School is a service to Santa Fe College students, staff, and faculty, enrollment is not limited to the campus population; it is open to the community.   The program provides toddler and preschool care for the financially able as well as for those requiring assistance.   One of the goals of the center is to assist student/parents to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency.

Ages: 14 months - 5 years
Hours: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Rates: Click here for rates
Director: Karen Bennett

www.sfcollege.edu/littleschool

Small World has been awarded the A.P.P.L.E Accreditation Gold Seal award which has given us the assurance that we are perceived as a top quality center.   Small World offers a new world of education for infants to pre-school age child.   Our learning curriculum is developed especially for the young child in relation to his/her interests, skills and development.   We believe that learning should be fun! We operate the “Creative Curriculum” and this offers hands on experiences in the areas of language, arts, math, science skills, perceptual, gross-motor skills, music and drama to each child and encourages the child to become self expressive.   Small World provides a valuable family service that enables parents to pursue employment and /or educational opportunities.   We believe that every child, regardless of race, religion, handicap or socialeconomic status has the right to quality care and excellence in early childhood education.

Ages:Infants- 4 years old , VPK and after care up through age 11
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 6:30PM
Full time and part-time care available, but children must arrive at school between 6AM and 10AM.
VPK: 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: We start potty training in the 2 year old class.
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Alfreida Collins


enquiries@smallworld-daycare.com
www.smallworld-daycare.com

We are a state-licensed, Christian Pre-School that strongly believes in rigid enforcement and in many instances, more stringent standards.   Our daycare center focuses on problem solving, fine motor skills, decision making and self-help, while promoting interpersonal communications.   These are key elements which contribute to the child’s development, self esteem and confidence.

Director/s:
Brandi Crossman

Ages:
1 to 5 years

Hours:
6:30AM-5:30PM
VPK: 9-12

Religious Affiliation:
Christian

2009/2010 Rates:
Please contact the school for current rate information

Contact Information

newcreationfc@yahoo.com
www.smokeybearkiddycollege.com

Ages: birth -4 years VPK + after-care for children up to 12
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:45AM - 6:00PM. Full time enrollment only
VPK: 8:30AM - 11:30AM with wrap around hours available.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:None
Potty-Training Policy: Children should be mostly potty trained before moving into the 3 year old classroom
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Elaine Watson

At Step By Step we believe a child's early exposure to an educational, fun, creative and safe environment is essential for providing a foundation for an excellent start.   Our program is designed to teach children in a creative environment that provides them the opportunity to grow socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.

Classes:6 week old infants through VPK
Hours: The school is open 7:00AM until 6:00PM
Scheduling is flexible, and students may attend 2, 3, or 5 days a week as enrollment permits.
Most children attend full day, but half-days can be worked out if there is availability. Please contact the school for more information.
For students enrolled in VPK, a wrap-around program is available from noon to 6 PM for $100/ week.
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered: Computer classes in the 3 year old class and VPK
Potty-Training Policy We begin potty training in the 2 year old class, and will work with children as they continue to learn to use the toilet.
Rates: Please call the school for current rate information.
Directors: Jenny and Mark Colyer


stepbystepchildcare@cox.net
www.stepbysteplearningcenter.com

We offer specialized learning programs for young children, from infancy through the early school years, in an environment designed with your children in mind.   Our programs offer guidance in a setting that fosters emotional growth while providing the most well-rounded educational experience appropriate for children.   At The Sunshine House, children will encounter a balance of activities designed to help them achieve high goals for social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative development.   Using Creative Curriculum®, our programs are carefully planned, continuously evaluated and updated, and enriched with the latest resources in early childhood education

Ages:6 weeks to 5 years
Hours: VPK: 8:30-11:30
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Potty-Training Policy:
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Brandi Crossman


center157@sshouse.com
www.sunshinehouse.com

A World Of Angels Of Gainesville is a learning center dedicated to leading young people and teaching them traditional subject matters.   AWOAOG also intends to train children to maintain good character so they will have a firm foundation to evaluate their lives and make proper decisions for the future.

Ages:Infants - Pre-K
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30AM- 6:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered:
Potty-Training Policy:
Rates:Please contact the school for current rate information
Director:Susan Wilson


aworldofangelsgainesville@yahoo.com
www.aworldofangels.com

The Y preschool program is a high-quality experience in which children expand their imagination, develop life skills, learn social skills, and self confidence through the teaching of qualified staff. Our mixed curriculum uses hands-on experiences to develop each child at their own pace. Our well-trained teachers focus on helping your child learn all while having fun! Each day children will participate in a variety of specialty classes for two hours. These classes include music, art, science& nature, gymnastics, and dance!

Ages: 3-5
Hours: Specialty: 9:00AM - 11:00AM | Half day with Specialty: 8:00AM - 12:00PM | Full day with Specialty: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Religious Affiliation: None
Supplemental Classes Offered music, art, science & nature, gymnastics, and dance
Potty Training Policy:
Rates:Please call for rates
Director:

www.ncfymca.org