
First Baptist Childrens Academy Inc
1570 W Main St, Wauchula FL, 33873
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity174 children
Overview
About Us
First Baptist Childrens Academy Inc is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 174 children in Wauchula, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hardee County for 17 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). 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 Baptist Childrens Academy Inc.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10HA0517
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingNov '24
Nov 14, 2024
45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments At the time of the reinspection, per the provider, the staff listed on the supplemental s…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 19, 2025
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 of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1) In the 1 & 2-… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments At the time of the inspection, th… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings, monkey bars and all large climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification o
FindingMar '25
Mar 27, 2025
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and stationary equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments At the time of the reinspection, the licensing speci…
FindingJun '25
Jun 18, 2025
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At … | 36-02: Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Comments At the time of the reinspection, the licensing s… | 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 22, 2025
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 of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an area of the floor tile in th… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments At the time of the inspection, th… | 24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Comments At the time of the inspection, the licens… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a container of cut… | 27-05: Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete
FindingDec '25
Dec 23, 2025
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 26, 2026
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments At the time of the inspection, th… | 23-24: The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to … | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments At the time… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c
FindingJun '26
Jun 17, 2026
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 of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a few areas of peeling paint in… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments At the time of the inspection, th… | 32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Comments At the time of the inspectio…
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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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