FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
101 SE 3rd Ave, Ft Lauderdale FL, 33301
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity212 children
Overview
About Us
FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 212 children in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The program has served Ft Lauderdale families for over 40 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. 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 UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C17BO0053
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
FindingApr '23
Apr 25, 2023
46-02: 2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.The driver(s) did no… | 46-07: 2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from the premises of the child care facility.The log must include each childs name; th… | 46-10: 2.5.1(B), Handbook:The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmo…
FindingNov '23
Nov 21, 2023
11-15: 3.1(A) and (H):All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.Child Care providers must adopt an …
FindingNov '24
Nov 19, 2024
45-05: Sec. 7-11.10(c), Ordinance: A completed application for renewal of a license must be submitted to the local licensing agency at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the current license to ens…
FindingMar '25
Mar 6, 2025
17-04: 3.11(A), Handbook: A child care facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. The t… | 21-05: 3.12(D)(1) and (2), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. If the grou…
- CleanMar '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
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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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