Business Details
Your Trusted Daycare & Preschool in Gainesville, FL
At A Childs Academy, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our dedicated team is passionate about inspiring a love for learning and curiosity in every child. With over four decades of experience, we have earned the trust of local families through our Gold Seal Accreditation and commitment to excellence. Our facility features a large indoor playground, flexible schedules, and nutritious USDA-approved meals to support every child's early education journey. We provide personalized attention tailored to each child's needs in a secure, licensed environment.Our staff is certified in CPR and first aid, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care. We serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in Gainesville, FL, and surrounding neighborhoods. Our structured routines balance learning, play, and rest, helping children feel secure and confident. We partner with families to create a seamless transition for children into our programs, offering tours and open communication. Our mission is to nurture emotional, social, and cognitive development through creative play and structured learning.
Services
Infant Daycare
Toddler Daycare
Preschool Programs
School Age Care
Summer Camp Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Our facility provides a secure, nurturing environment with childproofed spaces.
- All staff are CPR and first-aid certified with specialized training.
- We maintain structured routines balancing learning, play, and rest.
- Gold Seal Accredited for excellence in early childhood education.
Associations and certifications
- Gold Seal Accreditation
What people say
Incredibly caring staff
Nurturing environment
Happy and excited
Growth and confidence
Secure and safe
Services
Infant Daycare
Specialized care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a safe, stimulating environment. Our program includes age-appropriate toys, personalized attention, and secure sleep areas. Certified caregivers follow individual feeding and napping schedules while promoting sensory development through music, textures, and supervised play.
Toddler Daycare
Development-focused care for children aged 1-3 years emphasizing exploration and milestone achievement. Our curriculum includes active play, music, art, and structured routines to build social skills. Small class sizes ensure individual attention while our indoor playground and outdoor spaces support physical development in a secure environment.
Preschool Programs
Play-based learning programs for ages 3-5 preparing children for kindergarten. Certified educators use STEAM activities, literacy exercises, and social development strategies. The curriculum includes USDA-approved meals, large motor skill development in our 2,500 sq ft playground, and flexible scheduling options for working families.
School Age Programs
Structured after-school and summer programs for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Services include homework assistance, enrichment activities, and supervised play in our indoor playground. Transportation is available from local elementary schools, with extended care options for working parents.
Summer Camp Programs
Themed summer camps for ages 3-10 featuring weekly adventures in science, art, sports, and nature. Programs include hands-on activities, water play, and field trips. Our 2,500 sq ft indoor playground ensures continuous fun during inclement weather, with flexible scheduling options available.
People
David Brooks
Lead Caregiver
David brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in nurturing a love for learning in every child through personalized attention and creative play activities.
Michael Turner
Infant Care Specialist
Michael specializes in infant care, ensuring youngest learners receive compassionate attention in a safe environment with expertise in early developmental needs and sensory stimulation techniques.
Ethan Harris
Program Coordinator
Ethan leads toddler programs focusing on developmental activities that foster curiosity and creativity through structured play and age-appropriate educational experiences for 1-3 year olds.
Aaron Clark
Safety Officer
Aaron ensures strict safety protocol compliance, maintaining secure environments for children and staff with expertise in facility safety standards and emergency preparedness procedures.
Questions
What ages does A Childs Academy accept?
We serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across our infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age programs.
Do you offer part-time childcare options?
Yes, we provide part-time options for toddlers and preschoolers with 2 or 3 day weekly schedules available.
Are your staff certified in safety training?
All staff are CPR and first-aid certified with ongoing professional development opportunities in early childhood education.
What makes your daycare different?
We combine Gold Seal Accreditation, certified teachers, a 2,500 sq ft indoor playground, and USDA-approved meals in a secure environment with biometric check-in systems.
Can I schedule a tour of your facility?
Yes, we welcome campus tours to show our unique features, meet staff, and explore programs tailored to your child's needs.
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