A Child's Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 44 and 66. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville FL, 32605
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 568 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by A Child's Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C08AL0543
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 568 children
- Address
- 3401 NW 34th St, Gainesville FL, 32605
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- +13523713360
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 17, 1997
- License expires
- August 1, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingMar '23
Mar 23, 2023
23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[FSC observed a gap in fire drills between October 2022 to Feburary 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Commen… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [no fall zones under playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments FSC observed no fall zones for all permanen… | 43-01: Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Comments Child listed on the supplemental… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Comments Staff listed on the supplementa…
FindingJul '23
Jul 13, 2023
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …
FindingMar '24
Mar 25, 2024
36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments Child care faci…
FindingJul '25
Jul 2, 2025
42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments Children listed on the suppleme…
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJul '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about A Child's Academy
Is A Child's Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. A Child's Academy holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0543, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 17, 1997. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Is A Child's Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. A Child's Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
How many children can A Child's Academy care for?
- A Child's Academy is licensed for up to 568 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has A Child's Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at A Child's Academy, 4 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
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