UF Early Childhood Collaboratory has three centers on campus that serve infants ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our centers are NAEYC accredited, offer VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), and are school readiness centers. UF ECC at Lake Alice is located on the corner of Village Drive and Museum Road, across the street from beautiful Lake Alice. This center serves children whose parents are either University of Florida (UF) faculty, staff, or students. UF ECC at Newell Drive is located adjacent to UF Health. This center serves children whose parents are faculty, staff, or students in the College of Medicine, College of Health and Health Professions, the College of Pharmacy, and UF Health. UF ECC at Diamond Village is located near UF Health North tower, behind the McKnight Brain Institute, on Diamond Village Road within the Diamond Village Housing complex. This center serves children whose parents are either University of Florida (UF) faulty, staff, or students.

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2 mo - 5 yr
Mon-Fri
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Full Year
Full Time
Part Time
After School
Play/Project Based
Summer Care
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
Administers Medications
Subsidies & Vouchers
Scholarships
Sibling Discount
CCAP
Outdoor Areas
Field Trips
Meals Provided
English
We are currently accepting new enrollments. Please contact us for more information or to join our waitlist.
Stacy Ellis rejoined Baby Gator in the summer of 2008 after completing her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education. Stacy also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Development and Master of Science degree in Family and Child Development.
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center
1244 Newell Dr
Gainesville, FL 32610
Please visit this page for types of employment opportunities available at UF ECC. https://babygator.ufl.edu/working/
License #C08AL0608
Maximum Capacity: 125


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