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Gainesville, FL 32601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small World Daycare & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 285
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Small World Daycare & Learning Center
Small World Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Gainesville, Florida. The state has licensed it since September 30, 2025, for up to 285 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 Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
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-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 285 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Early Learning Coalition approved |
| Licensed capacity | 285 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Daycare & Learning Center 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 Small World Daycare & Learning Center
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
- 285 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #C08AL0155
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 Small World Daycare & Learning Center
Is Small World Daycare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 30, 2025.
Does Small World Daycare & Learning Center 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 Small World Daycare & Learning Center care for?
285, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small World Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Daycare & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small World Daycare & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 376-0917 to ask.
What is Small World Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?
(352) 376-0917.
Where is Small World Daycare & Learning Center?
1214 Nw 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601. The nearest other daycare we list is Individualized Teaching Modalities, 0.1 miles away.