There are more than two dozen wonderful preschools in Gainesville, FL to accomodate any family's needs. There are several different concepts of preschools, and it can be confusing to distinguish a child care center from a preschool. Many families looking for a preschool are really looking for an enrichment experience for their two or three year old - a chance for their child to socialize with other kids, learn to adjust to a group setting, and to gain some exposure to early learning concepts, and also to have their child gently adjust to being separated from their primary caregiver for a few hours a week. Below is some information about all the schools in Gainesville offering these types of programs.
Most preschools in Gainesville open registrations for the following school year in late January or early February. If you will have a 2 or 3 year old in the fall, and think you might be interested in starting him or her in preschool, this is the time to start looking, as many preschool classes fill up fast and have begun waiting lists by March.
Part-Day 2-3 DAY Enrichment Programs: Some preschools offer structured educational programs with a curriculum designed especially for 2-4 year olds. These preschool programs are typically 2-3 days a week programs. The school day is usually 3-5 hours. These programs are designed with the expectation that the same kids will be in class on the same days for the same times each week. These programs usually include a structured learning time, outdoor playtime, indoor group activity, and free play time as well. Although a few schools require children to be potty trained before starting school, most schools accomodate kids who are learning to use the potty, and the teachers assist with this learning process. Some popular schools offering these types of programs are: Abiding Savior Lutheran Pre-School, Brentwood, First Presbyterian Preschool, FUMPERS, Gainesville Country Day School, Morning Meadow Preschool, Oak Hall, Open Arms, The Rock, Sonshine Day, St. Michaels Day School, and Stepping Stones
Part Day 5 DAY Enrichment Programs : If you're looking for your child to still get the same enrichment program curriculum as above for 3-5 hours a day, but you'd prefer your child to attend school 5 days a week, there are plenty of choices. Several schools in Gainesville have designed their programs specifically to meet this need. Abacus Learning Center, Abiding Savior Lutheran Pre-School, Brentwood, First Presbyterian Preschool, Flowers Montessori, Gainesville Country Day School, Morning Meadow Preschool, Oak Hall, Open Arms, and The Rock.
For a complete directory of ALL the preschools in Gainesville, including those offering full day/ full time, and those offering flexible scheduling, click here.
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