Open Arms Child Development Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1823 Nw 5th Ave, Gainesville, Florida FL. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Open Arms Child Development Center in Gainesville receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each child's development and well-being. Parents appreciate the strong communication through the ProCare app, safe and nurturing environment, educational activities, and the family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment with their children thriving and excited to attend.
The staff is incredible, my son comes home happy every day and is excited to go to Open Arms. He runs for the door when I tell him it is time to go to see his teachers. The daily communication on Procare about his well being with pictures to fill us in on activities is an added bonus to really see that he is cared for with a focus on learning. I can't say enough great things about Open Arms.
We have been part of the Open Arms family for over three years. There are daycares in town that will just keep your kids alive, but these teachers all truly care for my child's development and well-being in a safe, nurturing environment. The front staff is quick to support and address any issues and communication to the front staff and teachers is easy with the ProCare app. I really appreciate that the outdoor play area is mostly shaded. A few times a year they offer free Parent Nights Out. My only complaint with Open Arms is that it closes for the lesser federal holidays and a few half days through the year (which is good for staff morale), but overall would highly recommend them.
My son has been at Open Arms since he was 1 and will graduate VPK this year. I love this daycare, the learning experience, and the love he has received during his time here! The director, assistant director, teachers and teacher aides are all great and care for my child in ways unimaginable with an open line of communication. I highly recommended Open Arms!
Open Arms has been a wonderful daycare choice for us to send our child to! The teachers and staff truly care about the individual needs of the children while helping them to socialize and play with others. The staff are excellent communicators and keep us posted on how our child doing. The location is great and pick-up and drop-off go smoothly.
Our daughter, Calla, has been at Open Arms since she was just 1 year old, and now she’s about to graduate from VPK—what an incredible journey it’s been! The love, care, and attention she’s received over the years have helped her grow into a confident, curious, and kind little girl. We couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing foundation she’s gotten here. Our son, Ollie, started attending when he was only 12 weeks old, and he’s now 17 months—happy, thriving, and always excited to go to school. The staff have been nothing short of wonderful with him, supporting every stage of his development with so much patience and genuine care. As Calla has grown, she’s been able to participate in some of the enrichment activities offered (for a fee), like dance and Soccer Shots, which have been wonderful opportunities for her to develop new skills and interests. They also occasionally host Parents' Night Out events for potty-trained kids, which have been such a thoughtful and appreciated bonus for us as parents! Open Arms truly feels like a second home for our family. The teachers and staff are nurturing, professional, and deeply invested in the kids’ well-being and growth. Angie (Director) and Brittani (Assistant Director) are also incredible—so approachable, organized, and caring. Knowing our children are safe, loved, and learning every day gives us such peace of mind. We can’t recommend Open Arms highly enough!