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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL

Licensed
65Mixed Signals

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5.0(20)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Gold SealVPK
Center-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

On record in Florida.

8650 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs FL, 33065

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
8:00AM to 3:30PM
Licensed for
212 children

Hours

On the state licence record

8:00AM to 3:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
8AM-3:30PM
Tue
8:30AM-3:30PM
Wed
8:30AM-3:30PM
Thu
8:30AM-3:30PM
Fri
8:30AM-3:30PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Planning

  • Appointment required

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C17BO0026
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
212 children
Address
8650 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs FL, 33065
County
Broward County
Website
Not listed
License issued
October 1, 1985
License expires
June 30, 2027

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

✅ Passed the last 8 inspections

  1. CleanJan '24
  2. CleanApr '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. CleanMar '25
  5. CleanJun '25
  6. CleanSep '25
  7. CleanJan '26
  8. CleanMay '26

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 20 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star20
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL

Is FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL holds Florida DCF licence C17BO0026, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 1, 1985. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL offer free VPK?

Yes. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

Is FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8:30AM-3:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL care for?

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 212 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.