1 / 4Open Arms Child Development Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 64 and 82. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1823 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32603
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 115 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- 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
Parking
- On-site parking
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 Open Arms Child Development 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C08AL0604
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
- Address
- 1823 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32603
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- +13523735856
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 18, 2008
- License expires
- August 18, 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.
✅ Passed the last 8 inspections
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanNov '24
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJul '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.
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 41 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star39
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Open Arms Child Development Center
Is Open Arms Child Development Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Open Arms Child Development Center holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0604, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 18, 2008. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Open Arms Child Development Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Open Arms Child Development Center is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
What are Open Arms Child Development Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Open Arms Child Development Center care for?
- Open Arms Child Development Center is licensed for up to 115 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Open Arms Child Development Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Open Arms Child Development Center, none of which cited a violation. 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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