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The Child's Garden

Licensed
58Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 58 and 78. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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4.5(23)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Center-based

On record in Florida.

1497 NW 16th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32605

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
121 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7:15 AM–5:45 PM
Tue
7:15 AM–5:45 PM
Wed
7:15 AM–5:45 PM
Thu
7:15 AM–5:45 PM
Fri
7:15 AM–5:45 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

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

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 The Child's Garden 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
C08AL0052
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
121 children
Address
1497 NW 16th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32605
County
Alachua County
Phone
+13523748586
Website
Not listed
License issued
October 16, 2018
License expires
October 15, 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.

7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8

  1. CleanJun '23
  2. CleanSep '23
  3. FindingSep '24

    Sep 11, 2024

    41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…

  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanMay '25
  6. CleanSep '25
  7. CleanJan '26
  8. CleanMay '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 4.5 average comes from 23 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star20
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about The Child's Garden

Is The Child's Garden a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. The Child's Garden holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0052, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 16, 2018. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

What are The Child's Garden's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:15 AM–5:45 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can The Child's Garden care for?

The Child's Garden is licensed for up to 121 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has The Child's Garden had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at The Child's Garden, 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.

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