School
Early Childhood Enrichment Center
Gainesville Country Day curriculum emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and active rather than passive learning in preschool classes. We use a “hands-on,” multi-sensory approach to teach new concepts, as young children learn best through action.
If your child is 4 years old or older by Sept 1 of the current (or upcoming school year), check out our Pre-K5 program on the 24th Avenue Campus.

Learn Through Play
“Play is a child’s work.” This is a motto often heard at Gainesville Country Day School. Play has been found to contribute to children’s physical, mental, emotional, and social development. ​We want children to experience the joy of learning so that desire stays with them for a lifetime.
Offered Year-Round
Offered School Year or Year-Round
For our Kinder Class and Pre-K4 students, we offer flexibility in a year-round option or a calendar enrollment. The school calendar is very similar to 24th Avenue Campus schedule, with the same holidays for congruency between your children's schedules across ages.

Kinder Class
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years and toilet trained
Independence is a primary focus in the Kinder Class classroom. Children find immense satisfaction and self-confidence when practicing and mastering skills on their own. Letter and number concepts are explored while a consistent focus on learning through play is recognized.

Pre-K4
3 1/2 years and toilet trained
As the final year on the Tower Road Campus, Pre-K4 offers students a place to grow and discover themselves. We continue to encourage independence and introduce letter and numbers to establish a firm academic foundation prior to their transition to Pre-K5.
Spanish & Music
Gainesville Country Day Senior Toddlers, Kinder Class, and Pre-K4 students have music and Spanish class every day. We strongly believe in the arts and language as important learning tools and means of self-expression.

Program Details
Program Hours and Days
School opens at 7:30 am, and we require all students to be on campus no later than 9 am. We offer 3:30 or 5:30 pm pick up, Monday through Friday, for all ages. On occasion, there is part-time (2-day/3-day) availability for our Kinder Class and Pre-K4 students. Please call or send us a message to discuss part-time options.
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Early Risers
For an additional fee and if space is available, some children come as early as 7 am.
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Tuition
Call (352) 332-9032 or send us a message for tuition information. We offer enrollment and accept applications year-round at any time. All students are under contract but can opt-out at any time with a 60-day written notice.
Waiting List and Applications
Prospective parents, please contact us for additional information about the Early Childhood Enrichment Center. We currently have a waiting list for our all age levels at our campus. To be added to a class's waitlist, an application must be submitted.