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First Christian Preschool

225 S 11th St, Defuniak Springs FL, 32435

41Elevated Risk
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VPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity100 children

Overview

About Us

First Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 100 children in Defuniak Springs, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Walton County for 9 years.

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 Christian Preschool.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C01WA0018

ExpiresJun 30, 2027

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingOct '23

    Oct 10, 2023

    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 4…

  2. FindingJun '24

    Jun 24, 2024

    45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments The employee listed on the supplemental sheet did not have a completed employment verification …

  3. FindingSep '24

    Sep 19, 2024

    {"kind":"clean","note":"No violation language detected in report."}

  4. FindingOct '25

    Oct 2, 2025

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing and sliding structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments Mulch under climbing and sliding structure is compact… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Three children had expired immunizations on file. Provider… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Three children did no… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comme…

  5. CleanJan '26
  6. CleanMay '26

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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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