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Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida

305 Diamond Vlg Apt 17, Gainesville, FL 326035.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
88
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2014
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About Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida

Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Florida. The state has licensed it since September 25, 2014, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative curriculum
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSchool Readiness (and VPK site)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alachua County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Alachua County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$250
Home daycare$235

Toddler

Center$183
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$160
Home daycare$130

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
88 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2014
License number
#C08AL0751
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida

Is Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 2014.

Does Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida care for?

88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 294-2243 to ask.

What is Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida's phone number?

(352) 294-2243.

Where is Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida?

305 Diamond Vlg Apt 17, Gainesville, FL 32603. The nearest other daycare we list is Blue Wave After School Program, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).