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Santa Fe College Little School

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61Mixed Signals

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On record in Florida.

3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville FL, 32606

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
99 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 5:30PM

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 Santa Fe College Little School 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

  • Food Served
  • Full Day

The public record

License number
C08AL0159
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
99 children
Address
3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville FL, 32606
County
Alachua County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 22, 1994
License expires
March 30, 2027

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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.

7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8

  1. CleanJul '23
  2. CleanNov '23
  3. FindingOct '24

    Oct 28, 2024

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Staff membe… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…

  4. CleanFeb '25
  5. CleanJun '25
  6. CleanOct '25
  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. 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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

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Questions parents ask about Santa Fe College Little School

Is Santa Fe College Little School a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Santa Fe College Little School holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0159, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 22, 1994. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Santa Fe College Little School offer free VPK?

Yes. Santa Fe College Little School 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.

Is Santa Fe College Little School a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Santa Fe College Little School holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does Santa Fe College Little School accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Santa Fe College Little School participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.

How many children can Santa Fe College Little School care for?

Santa Fe College Little School is licensed for up to 99 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Santa Fe College Little School had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Santa Fe College Little School, 1 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.