St John's United Methodist Christian School
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Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 24. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL, 33884
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 240 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
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.
Amenities and accessibility
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- 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 St John's United Methodist Christian School 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0001
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 240 children
- Address
- 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL, 33884
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18633261638
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 27, 1991
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
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
FindingMar '25
Mar 19, 2025
25-01: Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [only one food group was provided for snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food …
FindingApr '25
Apr 1, 2025
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments At the time of reinspection, facility does not have an ac…
FindingApr '25
Apr 1, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Lic… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers, safe sleep practices and shak… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
FindingMay '25
May 6, 2025
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Com…
FindingAug '25
Aug 26, 2025
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [the time when the children arrived to destination]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensi… | 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, … | 33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Spec… | 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 A… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m
FindingNov '25
Nov 18, 2025
18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 40-01: A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Vaseline], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Sec… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m
FindingApr '26
Apr 28, 2026
01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the signage on the transportation vehicl… | 05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [second sweep signature on 3/16/26.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the ti… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the l… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for ha
FindingJun '26
Jun 3, 2026
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [driver signature on 5/28/26.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of … | 40-22: Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Sec… | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…
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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
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 80 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star64
- 4 star9
- 3 star5
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about St John's United Methodist Christian School
Is St John's United Methodist Christian School a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. St John's United Methodist Christian School holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0001, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 27, 1991. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does St John's United Methodist Christian School offer free VPK?
- Yes. St John's United Methodist Christian School 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 St John's United Methodist Christian School accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows St John's United Methodist Christian School 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.
How many children can St John's United Methodist Christian School care for?
- St John's United Methodist Christian School is licensed for up to 240 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has St John's United Methodist Christian School had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 33 inspections at St John's United Methodist Christian School, 19 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.
