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PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE IN GAINESVILLE

Join our friendly Abacus family!

We’re passionate about creating fun, educational experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning in your child. We warmly invite you to tour our school and explore all the exciting opportunities waiting for your little one!
Picture of the Abacus Facility, featuring kids and one of the teachers
Teacher doing an ealry eductation science lesson with students

About Us

Abacus Learning Center opened in Gainsville's own Haile Village Center in September of 1994. Hollie Hicks, our Director has been in childcare since 2015. Antaniece Brown, our Assistant Director has 17 years of experience in early childhood education.

Experienced teachers

Our teachers have varying backgrounds; we have teachers who have, or are working on, a college degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

Commitment to Excellence

Our mission is to embrace the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Curriculum

Our Programs

INFANT

Our infant program is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment where your baby can feel safe, loved, and supported.

12+ MONTHS CLASSROOM

Our toddler classroom is for children who have reached the age of 18 months on or before September 1st and are able to walk.

TWO YEAR CLASSROOM

Our two year old classroom focuses on learning basic concepts of letters, numbers, colors, shapes, name recognition and more.

THREE YEAR CLASSROOM

The focus of our three year old classroom is working on skills needed to be successful in VPK. We work in small and large groups.

FOUR YEAR CLASSROOM

Our VPK classrooms follow the curriculum requirements set by the Early Learning Division of the Department of Education.
Dinosaur Cartoon

Free 3-Hour VPK Session

The free VPK program in Gainesville, FL runs 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and follows the Alachua County School District calendar. This VPK-only preschool program is completely free for eligible families.
What We Offer

Our Advantages

Creative Learning Materials

Our toys and classroom materials are carefully selected to inspire creativity, hands-on learning, and essential early childhood development in a fun, engaging preschool environment.

Engaging Early Learning

Our Gainesville early learning program provides hands-on activities that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, social skills, and each child’s unique developmental journey.

Bright, Spacious Classrooms

Our classrooms are bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed to create a warm preschool environment where children can explore, learn, and grow every day.

Safe Outdoor Playground

Our outdoor playground gives children a safe, active space to play, build physical skills, develop friendships, and enjoy fresh air during the school day.

Healthy Meals & Snacks

We provide nutritious meals and snacks that support each child’s health, energy, and focus throughout their daycare, preschool, and VPK learning day.

Secure Fenced Play Area

Our fenced-in playground offers a secure outdoor space where children can explore, play, and enjoy supervised activities with peace of mind for families.
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Early Learning, Child Care & School Readiness in Gainesville

At Abacus Learning Center, we help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally through nurturing early learning, school readiness activities, and a supportive daycare environment where they can build friendships, confidence, and resilience.
We’re passionate about creating fun, educational experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning in your child.

Contact Info

Employer-Provided Child Care Credit

The Employer-Provided Child Care Credit rewards businesses that step up to support working parents—covering up to 40% of qualified child care expenses.*

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