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Best Daycares in Gainesville, FL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Gainesville's 151 daycares, 121 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Florida's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Florida averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.

The local market includes 114 centers, 13 group child care homes, and 24 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gainesville. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Florida methodology page for the full breakdown.

151
Daycares
121
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Gainesville

94(62%)
27(18%)
1(1%)
28(19%)
1(1%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gainesville: 4.2 (Sample of 151).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gainesville: 5.0 (Sample of 40).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gainesville: 4.1 (Sample of 151).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Gainesville

A Brighter Beginning Day Care, LLC
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Academy
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Hidden Child's World
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A to Z Professional Childcare Academy, LLC
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A World Of Angels Of Gainesville Inc
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abacus Learning Center
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Addison-Bryant Large Family Child Care Home
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alachua County Schools - Kimball Wiles Elementary
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alachua County Schools - Lawton Chiles Elementary
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alachua County Schools - Talbot Elementary
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alachua County Schools - Terwilliger Elementary
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angel's Christian Academy Llc
Gainesville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Gainesville?
There are 151 licensed child care providers in Gainesville.
What percentage of Gainesville daycares have high quality ratings?
80% of Gainesville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
What types of childcare are available in Gainesville?
114 center-based, 37 home-based providers operate in Gainesville.
How do Gainesville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
Gainesville daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Florida statewide average of 5.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Florida?
Florida offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Florida

All 151 Daycares in Gainesville