About
O2B Kids offers preschool, afterschool, and summer camp, along with birthday parties and classes in gymnastics, dance, karate, cheer-leading, yoga, sports, drama, music, art, science, technology, and chess. The program also includes PlayGroups and BrighterBabies activities. O2B Kids is described as an education “SuperCenter” that combines a magical play village for unscripted fun with an organized calendar of daily classes from the arts and sciences to fitness and fun.
• Ages: 0–13 years old
O2B Kids offers Preschool for ages 0–5, Afterschool and Summer Camp for ages 5–13, and classes and special events for ages 0–13. The program operates Preschool, Afterschool, and Membership programs, and also offers General Admission, Field Trips, Employer Sponsored Childcare, and Military Childcare. A Pick-Your-Days Care option allows parents to choose the days that work best for their schedule. The organization states a core purpose that includes opening minds, improving self-confidence, developing social skills, strengthening bodies, helping children discover hidden talents, and promoting a passion for discovery. Its manifesto emphasizes learning by doing, trying new things, messy play, respect, exercise, nature, individuality, love, choice, discovery, and the belief that everything is possible.
O2B Kids was founded by two best friends, Andy Sherrard and Danny Stevens. The company was established in 1998, and in 1998 the first 34,000 square-foot O2B Kids SuperCenter opened in Gainesville, FL. The company notes it has been helping children build a foundation for lifetime success for 25 years and celebrated 25 years of business in August 2023. The stated mission is: “We exist to help parents grow happy, successful kids.”
Every O2B Kids location is Nationally Accredited or in the process of becoming Nationally Accredited. O2B Early Education ranked No. 2019/5000 on the Inc. 5000 Award list. Recognitions include The Gainesville Sun Best of Gainesville – Best Child Care; Our Town FAVES – Favorite Local Preschool, Favorite Local After School Program, Favorite Local Day Care, Local Preschool; the Gator100 award – World’s Fastest Growing Gator Businesses: #21/100; Tampa Bay Times Best of The Best – Best Preschool, Best Youth Education/Recreation; WEDU PBS Kids Be My Neighbor Day Block Party – Most Spirited Booth; The Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine – Top 25 Preschool; and Orlando’s Playground Magazine Family Favorite – Best Preschool, Best Summer Camp, Best Indoor Play Place.
O2B Kids has developed proprietary Beekeeper Management Software (2013), Funnydaffer Curriculum Software (2016), and Honeycomb Communication Software (2019). The organization operates an O2B Kids Founders’ Club Scholarships program that awards Preschool, Afterschool, and Membership Scholarships. O2B Kids hosts an annual O2B a Kid Again fundraiser described as a Grown-up’s Day to Play with live music, a large silent auction, a bar-b-q dinner, and games. The O2B a Kid Again fundraiser has raised over $500,000 for public schools. O2B Kids hosts Parent Night Fundraisers for local charities, schools, and civic organizations, donating a portion of every child’s admission to the participating organization. Their face-painters and balloon artists participate in local festivals, school carnivals, art shows, and fundraising events. Employees participate in the United Way campaign, volunteer in local schools, and serve as board members on many local non-profit organizations. Students raise money and contribute to charities such as local Humane Societies, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, UNICEF, and the Red Cross, and organize canned food drives, book drives, and teddy bear collections.
Last updated February 17, 2026.
• Ages: 0–13 years old
O2B Kids offers Preschool for ages 0–5, Afterschool and Summer Camp for ages 5–13, and classes and special events for ages 0–13. The program operates Preschool, Afterschool, and Membership programs, and also offers General Admission, Field Trips, Employer Sponsored Childcare, and Military Childcare. A Pick-Your-Days Care option allows parents to choose the days that work best for their schedule. The organization states a core purpose that includes opening minds, improving self-confidence, developing social skills, strengthening bodies, helping children discover hidden talents, and promoting a passion for discovery. Its manifesto emphasizes learning by doing, trying new things, messy play, respect, exercise, nature, individuality, love, choice, discovery, and the belief that everything is possible.
O2B Kids was founded by two best friends, Andy Sherrard and Danny Stevens. The company was established in 1998, and in 1998 the first 34,000 square-foot O2B Kids SuperCenter opened in Gainesville, FL. The company notes it has been helping children build a foundation for lifetime success for 25 years and celebrated 25 years of business in August 2023. The stated mission is: “We exist to help parents grow happy, successful kids.”
Every O2B Kids location is Nationally Accredited or in the process of becoming Nationally Accredited. O2B Early Education ranked No. 2019/5000 on the Inc. 5000 Award list. Recognitions include The Gainesville Sun Best of Gainesville – Best Child Care; Our Town FAVES – Favorite Local Preschool, Favorite Local After School Program, Favorite Local Day Care, Local Preschool; the Gator100 award – World’s Fastest Growing Gator Businesses: #21/100; Tampa Bay Times Best of The Best – Best Preschool, Best Youth Education/Recreation; WEDU PBS Kids Be My Neighbor Day Block Party – Most Spirited Booth; The Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine – Top 25 Preschool; and Orlando’s Playground Magazine Family Favorite – Best Preschool, Best Summer Camp, Best Indoor Play Place.
O2B Kids has developed proprietary Beekeeper Management Software (2013), Funnydaffer Curriculum Software (2016), and Honeycomb Communication Software (2019). The organization operates an O2B Kids Founders’ Club Scholarships program that awards Preschool, Afterschool, and Membership Scholarships. O2B Kids hosts an annual O2B a Kid Again fundraiser described as a Grown-up’s Day to Play with live music, a large silent auction, a bar-b-q dinner, and games. The O2B a Kid Again fundraiser has raised over $500,000 for public schools. O2B Kids hosts Parent Night Fundraisers for local charities, schools, and civic organizations, donating a portion of every child’s admission to the participating organization. Their face-painters and balloon artists participate in local festivals, school carnivals, art shows, and fundraising events. Employees participate in the United Way campaign, volunteer in local schools, and serve as board members on many local non-profit organizations. Students raise money and contribute to charities such as local Humane Societies, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, UNICEF, and the Red Cross, and organize canned food drives, book drives, and teddy bear collections.
Last updated February 17, 2026.
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