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Last updated on February 26, 2024. Originally published May 3, 2013.

Thank you for your interest in UF ECC. All applications for enrollment are processed online, via this webpage. Due to the high volume of applications, UF ECC maintains a waiting list. Your child will be placed on our waiting list when a completed application for enrollment and application fee have been received. Children cannot be placed on the waiting list prior to conception.

UF ECC at Diamond Village is closed for renovation. The administrative offices at the Diamond Village center will remain open Monday – Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. We are still accepting waiting list applications for future enrollment, please refer to the Waiting List FAQ tab under enrollment for waiting time and other important information.

Thank you for your interest in UF Early Childhood Collaboratory. All applications for enrollment are processed via this website. Due to the high volume of applications, UF ECC maintains a waiting list. If an immediate opening is not available, your child will be placed on a waiting list as soon as a completed application form and application fee have been received by the Enrollment Coordinator.

Application for Enrollment

Location of Application*
Important Information regarding Enrollment at UF ECC at Baby Gator

Eligibility Requirement

1. Baby Gator is an inclusive center and enrolls children who have at least one parent or guardian employed by UF Health Shands. 2. FTE of .9 or greater.

Application Fee Information
- Application Fee: $100.00 (fee is non-refundable)
- Make check or money order payable to University of Florida
- Payment options below:
Mail check or money order to:
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at UF
1600 SW Archer Rd
HD-G60D
P.O. Box 100018
Gainesville, Florida 32610

Bring check or money order to:
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at Diamond Village
305 Diamond Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

Directions

Baby Gator at Diamond Village is located in the Diamond Village Housing Complex at the end of Diamond Road where it intersects with Newell Drive. Baby Gator parking lot for Diamond Village is directly behind the McKnight Brain Institute’s loading docks, just off of Newell Drive. Please call (352) 294-2243 for directions.

Wait List Confirmation

When your child has been placed on the Waiting List, you will receive an email confirmation from ethelrocha@ufl.edu.
If you do not receive an email confirmation within two weeks of mailing the application fee, please contact Enrollment Coordinator, Ethel Rocha, at (352) 294-1989.
Important Information regarding Enrollment at Baby Gator

Eligibility Information

Baby Gator is an inclusive center and enrolls children who have at least one parent or guardian associated with any college or department of The University of Florida or UF Health. Undergraduate students must be full-time (12 or more credit hours for Fall and Spring semesters). Baby Gator at Newell Drive and Baby Gator at Diamond Village were developed in partnership with the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions, and Pharmacy. Parents who are undergraduates, graduate students, interns, residents, post-docs, fellows, and faculty of these colleges have priority for spaces in these two centers. Children from the Gainesville community whose parents are not associated with UF may be enrolled on a space available basis. Siblings of enrolled children are given priority on the waiting list. Children may be placed on the waiting list after conception

Application Fee Information
- Application Fee: $100.00 (fee is non-refundable)
- Make check or money order payable to University of Florida
- Payment options below:
Mail check or money order to:
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at UF
1600 SW Archer Rd
HD-G60D
P.O. Box 100018
Gainesville, Florida 32610

Bring check or money order to:
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at Diamond Village
305 Diamond Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

Directions

Baby Gator at Diamond Village is located in the Diamond Village Housing Complex at the end of Diamond Road where it intersects with Newell Drive. Baby Gator parking lot for Diamond Village is directly behind the McKnight Brain Institute’s loading docks, just off of Newell Drive. Please call (352) 294-2243 for directions.

Wait List Confirmation

When your child has been placed on the Waiting List, you will receive an email confirmation from ethelrocha@ufl.edu.
If you do not receive an email confirmation within two weeks of mailing the application fee, please contact Enrollment Coordinator, Ethel Rocha, at (352) 294-1989.
Important Information regarding Enrollment at Baby Gator

Eligibility Information

Baby Gator is an inclusive center and enrolls children who have at least one parent or guardian associated with any college or department of The University of Florida or UF Health. Undergraduate students must be full-time (12 or more credit hours for Fall and Spring semesters). Baby Gator at Newell Drive and Baby Gator at Diamond Village were developed in partnership with the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions, and Pharmacy. Parents who are undergraduates, graduate students, interns, residents, post-docs, fellows, and faculty of these colleges have priority for spaces in these two centers. Children from the Gainesville community whose parents are not associated with UF may be enrolled on a space available basis. Siblings of enrolled children are given priority on the waiting list. Children may be placed on the waiting list after conception

Application Fee Information
- Application Fee: $100.00 (fee is non-refundable)
- Make check or money order payable to University of Florida
- Payment options below:
Mail check or money order to:
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at UF
1600 SW Archer Rd
HD-G60D
P.O. Box 100018
Gainesville, Florida 32610

Bring check or money order to:
Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at Diamond Village
305 Diamond Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

Directions

Baby Gator at Diamond Village is located in the Diamond Village Housing Complex at the end of Diamond Road where it intersects with Newell Drive. Baby Gator parking lot for Diamond Village is directly behind the McKnight Brain Institute’s loading docks, just off of Newell Drive. Please call (352) 294-2243 for directions.

Wait List Confirmation

When your child has been placed on the Waiting List, you will receive an email confirmation from ethelrocha@ufl.edu.
If you do not receive an email confirmation within two weeks of mailing the application fee, please contact Enrollment Coordinator, Ethel Rocha, at (352) 294-1989.

Child's Information
Child's Name*
First Last
Child's Date of Birth or Due Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Race (optional)
Gender*
- Male
- Female
- Unknown
Do you have another child currently enrolled?*
- Yes
- No
Enrolled child's name.*
Does your child have a diagnosed chronic medical condition? If yes please upload documentation as IEP, IFSP, or diagnosis from physician.*
- Yes
- No
Please specify the condition.*
File
Max. file size: 2 MB.
Has your child been dismissed from another childcare facility?
- Yes
- No
If yes please explain the reason.
Does your child have dietary restrictions?*
- Yes
- No
Was your child premature?*
- Yes
- No
- N/A
If yes how many weeks?
Is your child toilet-trained?
- Fully
- Partially--wearing diapers
- Partially--wearing underwear/having accidents
- Not applicable
Requested Start Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

*Space on this date is not guaranteed
Primary language(s) spoken at home:*

Affliated Parent/Guardian Information
Name (1)*
First Last
Relationship to Child*
- Father
- Mother
Affiliation with PK Yonge:*
- PK Yonge Faculty/Staff
- Parent of child currently enrolled at PK Yonge
- Not Affiliated with PK Yonge
Classification at UF:*
- Undergraduate
- Graduate Student
- Post-Doc
- Faculty
- Staff
- No Affiliation
Classification at UF:*
- Undergraduate
- Graduate Student
- Intern
- Resident
- Post-Doc
- Fellow
- Faculty
- No Affiliation
Classification at UF:*
- Undergraduate
- Graduate Student
- Staff
- Faculty
- Shands Employee
- Parent not associated with UF, Shands or PK Yonge
Shands Department*
UF College/Department*
Job Title*
FTE:
FTE .9 or Greater*
- Yes
- No
Business Phone*
Home Phone*
Cell Phone*
Email*
UFID Number*

Enter your eight digit UFID or enter 0000-0000 if you do not have a UFID.
Shands Employee ID Number*
Home Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Parent/Guardian's Home Country*

Secondary Parent/Guardian Information
Name (2)
First Last
Relationship to Child
- Father
- Mother
Affiliation with PK Yonge:
- PK Yonge Faculty/Staff
- Parent of child currently enrolled at PK Yonge
- Not affiliated with PK Yonge
Classification at UF:
- Undergraduate
- Graduate Student
- Intern
- Resident
- Post-Doc
- Fellow
- Staff
- Faculty
- Shands Employee
- No Association
Shands Department
UF College/Department
Job Title
FTE:
FTE .9 or Greater*
- Yes
- No
Business Phone
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email
UFID Number

Enter your eight digit UFID.
Shands Employee ID Number*
Home Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Parent/Guardian's Home Country
Agreement*
- By clicking this box, I understand that the waiting list application fee is non-refundable, and the space for my child is not guaranteed.
Email
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