The teachers, here at Gunn Highway Kindercare, are passionate about education and will provide your child a stimulating curriculum.
Our teachers have an average tenure of six or more years, the majority of teachers have their Child Development Associates Credential, (CDA), Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Three of our 8 teachers are bilingual!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: More Than Daycare
- "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin As our Educational Philosophy states, learning is meant to be a natural and fun experience. Our dedicated staff ensure that every child gets the fullest learning experience to help them grow. From six weeks to twelve years old being a part of our KinderCare family we know together we can grow and soar. We are a Nationally Accredited Center with a staff of caring teachers who have pledged to guide the children with kindness, respect, and positive guidance.
- The safety and well being of every child in our care is our main priority. Monthly evacuations and safe practice drills are conducted with staff and children
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- School Readiness VPK Voucher Naccrra Center Capacity: 110
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gunn KinderCare?
The application deadline for Gunn KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Gunn KinderCare is Lee Academy For Gifted Education (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bowman Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Early Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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Montessori Early Learning Center
Montessori School
3823 Hudson Ln
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 968-2392
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 968-2392
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 1 student Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12015 Orange Grove Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-3087
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-3087
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
Learning For Life Academy
Special Education School
9051 Florida Mining Blvd
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 374-2070
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 374-2070
1.4 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
8613 Twin Lakes Blvd
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 931-3316
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 931-3316
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
We offer a very stimulating learning program for ages infant to School age. Our long term,caring staff are passionate about quality and early childhood education - we offer a very loving family like environment for your child to learn and grow everyday
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