Grace Christian School: Christian Preschool (K3 and K4) in Ocala
A Christ-centered private school founded in 1957 with Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 classes, weekly chapel and daily devotions, and care until 5:30 p.m.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Last verified October 5, 2026
What is Grace Christian School?
Grace Christian School is a Christ-centered private school at 4410 SE 3rd Ave in Ocala that has served the community since 1957. It offers Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 classes at $6,400 a year for 2026–27, continues through 8th grade, and provides before, after and extended care from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Grace Christian School: verified facts
Last verified October 5, 2026 against the Florida DCF provider record and the provider's own pages
- Address
- 4410 SE 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
- Phone
- (352) 387-3090
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with before, after and extended care
- Ages
- Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 through 8th grade
- VPK
- No
- Church or ministry
- Christ-centered school serving the community since 1957; no sponsoring church named
- State license
- Religious-exempt (not licensed by DCF), X05MA0054, capacity 250
- Website
- gcsocala.com
Tuition
- Pre-K3 or Pre-K4: $6,400 a year
- After care for K3–K4 (12:00–3:00): $170 a month; extended care to 5:30 another $170 a month, or $255 a month combined
- Application $150; registration $250 and instructional fee $250 per child
- Second child: 5% discount
Source: the provider's published rates. Rates change; confirm before enrolling.
Programs
- Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
- K–8 school
- Before care 7:00–7:30
- After care 12:00–3:00 and extended care to 5:30
Check inspection history on the Florida DCF child care provider search (search license X05MA0054).
See all Ocala church daycaresAbout the program
Grace Christian School has served Ocala since 1957 and describes itself as Christ-centered, with weekly chapel and daily devotions. It does not name a sponsoring church on its site. Its preschool classes take 3- and 4-year-olds, and the school continues through 8th grade.
The preschool day ends at noon. Families who work full days can add after care until 3 p.m. and extended care until 5:30, priced by the day, the month or the year. Before care starts at 7 a.m.
The 2026–27 tuition sheet lists $6,400 a year for Pre-K3 or Pre-K4, plus a $250 registration fee and a $250 instructional fee. VPK is not mentioned on the school's site or tuition sheet. The school operates under Florida's exemption and is not licensed by DCF, as its own footer states.
Before you visit
Call ahead to ask about openings for your child's age, the current tuition and registration fees, and how faith is part of the day. If you plan to use VPK, apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County before you enroll; the provider needs it to hold a VPK seat. Our tour checklist covers ratios, staff screening, safety and pickup rules.