Baby Gator Child Development & Research Center At The University Of Florida

GAINESVILLE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity88
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address305 Diamond Vlg Apt 17, Gainesville FL, 32603

CityGAINESVILLE, FL 32603

CountyALACHUA

Phone3522942243

Operating details

HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM

Capacity88

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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305 Diamond Vlg Apt 17, Gainesville FL, 32603, GAINESVILLE, FL 32603

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/18/2025

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  • Medium-High0
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2025

  1. High riskStandard 046/18/2025

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)

    Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on the playground unsupervised for a brief period.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: Based on the interviews conducted, the child listed on the supplemental was left unsupervised on the playground for a brief period of time. Per director, corrective action was taken by providing new procedures on supervision when transporting children in and out of the facility. **Technical Assistance** 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. The corrective action was taken by terminating the main teacher that day and the assistant teacher has been placed on administrative leave until further notice. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-18. View official inspection document (report 8da6a0f2-d3b5-4436-91f6-166c566695c7)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

1Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA County
  • Capacity: 88
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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