
First Methodist School Inc.
455 S Broadway Ave, Bartow FL, 33830
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity100 children
Overview
About Us
First Methodist School Inc. is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 100 children in Bartow, Florida. The program has served Bartow families for over 38 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting First Methodist School Inc..
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0031
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '24
Aug 19, 2024
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments At the time of the investigation, information obtained reveal…
FindingOct '24
Oct 29, 2024
23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no fire drills were logged after … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that a staff member's b…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 25, 2025
32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Comments At the time of the inspectio… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and blue and red climbing bars on the small playground and the large stationary playequipment with slides, the swing set, the slide, the … | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments At the time of the inspection, the staff that is listed in the supplemental worked at thi…
FindingJun '25
Jun 17, 2025
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, 2 year old licensed classroom, was not clean or accessible in the event… | 14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Comments At the time of the inspection, in sepa… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 2… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments Durin the inspection, no f… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a
FindingJul '25
Jul 17, 2025
35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of the inspect… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments A…
FindingSep '25
Sep 19, 2025
33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialis…
FindingJan '26
Jan 28, 2026
09-03: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments At the time of insp… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed vents inside the facility with a thick coat o… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several tor… | 27-06: Food Acceptance Log was not retained for 12 month
FindingJun '26
Jun 4, 2026
05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation … | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two spray bottles in the c… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist dete… | 46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Comments At the time of inspection, Licen…
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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