First United Methodist Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 30 and 51. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
419 NE 1st St, Gainesville FL, 32601
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 115 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C08AL0124
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
- Address
- 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville FL, 32601
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- +13523730108
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 20, 1985
- License expires
- February 22, 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.
3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6
FindingSep '23
Sep 25, 2023
15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments FSC observed a 3-year-old classroom without the room capacity posted for o… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments … | 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 Record Kee… | 46-01: There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments FSC observed a 3 & 4-year-old classroom…
- CleanJan '24
- CleanJun '24
- CleanSep '24
FindingOct '25
Oct 3, 2025
43-01: Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing sp…
FindingJun '26
Jun 10, 2026
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments Multiple rooms in the facility have 220 outle… | 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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments S…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 1.0 average comes from 1 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about First United Methodist Preschool
Is First United Methodist Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. First United Methodist Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0124, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 20, 1985. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does First United Methodist Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. First United Methodist 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.
Does First United Methodist Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows First United Methodist Preschool participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are First United Methodist Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can First United Methodist Preschool care for?
- First United Methodist Preschool is licensed for up to 115 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has First United Methodist Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at First United Methodist Preschool, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
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