1 / 4Gainesville Circus Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 38 and 57. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1925 NW 2nd St Ste B, Gainesville FL, 32609
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 9 AM–8:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 45 children
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 2:00PM to 6:00PM
- Tuesday
- 2:00PM to 6:00PM
- Wednesday
- 1:00PM to 6:00PM
- Thursday
- 2:00PM to 6:00PM
- Friday
- 2:00PM to 5:00PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 9 AM–8:30 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–8:30 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–8:30 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–8:30 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM–1:30 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Gainesville Circus Center 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
- After School
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C08AL0089
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
- Address
- 1925 NW 2nd St Ste B, Gainesville FL, 32609
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- +13523160682
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 27, 2021
- License expires
- October 26, 2026
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.
5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7
- CleanFeb '23
- CleanJun '23
- CleanSep '23
FindingOct '24
Oct 15, 2024
07-05: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 5, 2025
12-11: The facility did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Comments Expired 11/15/24 Dog: Benny Anim… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 21-17: The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8… | 26-10: Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/statio… | 28-09: The facility did not have documented proof that c
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 40 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star30
- 4 star4
- 3 star2
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Gainesville Circus Center
Is Gainesville Circus Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Gainesville Circus Center holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0089, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 27, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Gainesville Circus Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 9 AM–8:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Gainesville Circus Center care for?
- Gainesville Circus Center is licensed for up to 45 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Gainesville Circus Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Gainesville Circus Center, 2 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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