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Orange Blossom Prep
- licensed capacity
- 181
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
- year first licensed
- 1984
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About
About Orange Blossom Prep
Orange Blossom Prep is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Florida. The state has licensed it since September 30, 1984, for up to 181 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
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-ageSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to age 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Computer lab, Spanish, music, dance, sign language, yoga, and chess |
| Staff | All teachers involved in continuing Early Childhood Education Programs |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Orange Blossom Prep 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Orange Blossom Prep
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
- 181 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1984
- License number
- #C08AL0480
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Orange Blossom Prep
Is Orange Blossom Prep licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 30, 1984.
Does Orange Blossom Prep 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 Orange Blossom Prep care for?
181, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Orange Blossom Prep's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Orange Blossom Prep cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 375-8900 to ask.
What is Orange Blossom Prep's phone number?
(352) 375-8900.
Where is Orange Blossom Prep?
6200 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Steps Institute, 0.2 miles away.