Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church
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Verified evidence places this provider between 61 and 84. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
260 SW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie FL, 34983
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 106 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C19SL0124
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
- Address
- 260 SW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie FL, 34983
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Phone
- +17728783099
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 14, 2008
- License expires
- August 12, 2026
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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
- CleanNov '23
- CleanMar '24
- CleanJul '24
- CleanNov '24
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanMar '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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church
Is Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church holds Florida DCF licence C19SL0124, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 14, 2008. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church offer free VPK?
- Yes. Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church 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.
How many children can Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church care for?
- Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church is licensed for up to 106 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Ark Academy At First United Methodist Church, 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.
