1 / 5First United Methodist Church Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 29. 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.
72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland FL, 33801
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 147 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- 8:15 AM–12:30 PM
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0032
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
- Address
- 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland FL, 33801
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636839049
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 1, 1987
- 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingOct '23
Oct 24, 2023
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 the counselor observed the facility in need of cleaning in the infant cl… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time inspection the counselor observed the wall in the vpk classroom needs to be in repai… | 23-10: The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Comments At the time of the inspection, the counselor … | 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 Infant bottles were observed with no… | 30-14: Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the c
FindingFeb '24
Feb 23, 2024
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… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed … | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 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…
FindingJun '24
Jun 24, 2024
39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the f…
FindingJun '24
Jun 24, 2024
17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments At the t…
FindingOct '24
Oct 25, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist ob…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 27, 2025
42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 43-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Comments At the time of the inspection, the lice…
FindingOct '25
Oct 20, 2025
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Co… | 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 t… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Comments At the time of the inspection, the l…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 24, 2026
44-03: The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employe…
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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
- 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 4.6 average comes from 44 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star38
- 4 star2
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
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 C10PO0032, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 1, 1987. 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 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. 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 147 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 20 inspections at First United Methodist Church Preschool, 9 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.
