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Santa Fe College Little School

3000 Nw 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 326064.6· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$15
year first licensed
1994

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About Santa Fe College Little School

Santa Fe College Little School is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 22, 1994, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition from $15 to $59.

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-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 14-months to 4-year-olds
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “regular and extended hours based on your needs”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 14-months to 4-year-olds
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
StaffAll full-time teachers are credentialed
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended Day 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsCourtesy rates for SF students, staff, and faculty
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Santa Fe College Little School lists daily tuition from $15 to $59. 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).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extended Day (3:30–5:30 p.m.)$15
Preschool (3–5 years)$50
Toddlers (14–23 months)$59
Toddlers (24–36 months)$55
Voluntary Pre-K Wraparound$25
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Santa Fe College Little School

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
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1994
License number
#C08AL0159
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 Santa Fe College Little School

Is Santa Fe College Little School licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 22, 1994.

Does Santa Fe College Little School 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 Santa Fe College Little School care for?

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

Does Santa Fe College Little School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Santa Fe College Little School's hours?

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

How much does Santa Fe College Little School cost?

Daily tuition from $15 to $59, as it lists it.

What is Santa Fe College Little School's phone number?

(352) 395-5599.

Where is Santa Fe College Little School?

3000 Nw 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606. The nearest other daycare we list is Millhopper Montessori School, 0.6 miles away.

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