Child Care Centers in ZIP 32603 (Gainesville, FL)
There are 2 licensed child care centers in ZIP 32603, Gainesville, FL, within this data release.
Browse: all child care centers · Florida · Child Care Centers in Gainesville · all care in ZIP 32603
Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.
Listed child care centers in ZIP 32603
Data profile for ZIP 32603
The current data covers the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 32603: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 203 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 203 |
State measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Licensed capacity | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida | Not rated | — | — | — | 88 | Not reported |
| Open Arms Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 115 | Not reported |
Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 32603
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
For families in ZIP 32603, Gainesville, FL, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Other ZIP codes with child care centers near Gainesville
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 32603?
Where does this information come from?
Who owns the child care centers in ZIP 32603?
What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 32603?
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 32603?
What other ZIP codes near Gainesville have child care centers?
Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
Required disclosures
For general information only. This website shares public data and general information about child care providers. It does not offer professional advice, and it cannot replace a visit to a provider, a review of public licensing records, or a conversation with the people you trust.
Independent and unaffiliated. DaycareFacilities.org is a private, independently run directory. It is not affiliated with, nor endorsed or operated by, any government agency, child care licensing authority, or child care provider. Government agencies have not reviewed or endorsed this site.
Confirm details before acting. Provider records come from public datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always verify current licensing status, hours, availability, capacity, and costs directly with the provider and with your state or territory licensing agency.
Certain outbound links on this site are partner or affiliate links. If you use them we may receive a commission, and your price does not change. This never influences the data we publish.