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Promiseland Preschool at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg

1900 Gandy Blvd N, Saint Petersburg FL, 33702

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity114 children

Overview

About Us

Promiseland Preschool at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 114 children in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The program has served Saint Petersburg families for over 26 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Promiseland Preschool at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PI0201

ExpiresFeb 5, 2027

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 4, 2023

    11-05: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments Completed at visit. | 11-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3) C… | 11-13: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Director failed to witness the employee signature.] Co… | 11-16: Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. (Section … | 12-03: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 11, 2024

    01-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [3 year old] group of children as evidenced by [the director found 2 children in the 3 year old children's classroom unsupervis… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff failed to document transition when taking the children to the playground which resulted in 2 children being left alone …

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 16, 2024

    22-12: The childrens center used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity For children 2 years of age and older. Comments I did confirm that a two-year-old staff member…

  4. FindingAug '24

    Aug 2, 2024

    09-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments It is confirmed that staff member did not comply with the centers written disciplina…

  5. FindingSep '24

    Sep 17, 2024

    16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments 1 child's emergency medical release was not signed by the parent. Submit signed/notarized medica… | 16-17: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records without the name address and phone number of persons authorized to retrieve the child was not included in the Enrollment information. Comments 1 child was…

  6. FindingApr '25

    Apr 17, 2025

    18-05: Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. Comments 1 Epi-Pen was expired. The parents were notified during the inspection to bring a new Epi-Pen. 19. … | 80-01: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments 2 classrooms had children's cups from home that were not labeled with first and last names. The t…

  7. FindingNov '25

    Nov 5, 2025

    01-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2's ] group of children as evidenced by [1 child was left in the hallway. ]. Comments Licensing Specialist confirmed a lack of… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [resulting in a child being left in the hallway and not making it to the playground with the class. ]. Comments Licensing Spec…

  8. CleanApr '26

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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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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