First United Methodist Church Preschool
ST PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address212 3rd St N, St Petersburg FL, 33701
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7278228767
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity113
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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212 3rd St N, St Petersburg FL, 33701, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 015/19/2026
01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2 year old] group of children as evidenced by [a two year old child was left in the classroom for approximately 8 minutes unsupervised]. Comments: A staff member failed to provide direct supervision of children in the 2 year old class when she left a child in the classroom during a transition. The staff member completed the transition in the classroom before leaving but only took 5 of the 6 children with her. The child was left alone for approximately 8 minutes. The Corrective Action: Teacher was let go. Staff meeting was held with all staff expressing the importance of transitions. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV Compliance Comments Director reported the incident. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 7168e269-1cde-45a5-84de-6083b8dd5737)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 175/19/2026
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-06)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [although the transition was written the staff member did not do name to face which resulted in a child being left behind]. Comments: A staff meeting was held on night of occurence to cover the importance of completing transitions accurately and following each step. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored 19. License Posted V. A. Not Monitored 20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. Not Monitored Compliance Comments Parent received and signed an incident report on the day of occurence. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 7168e269-1cde-45a5-84de-6083b8dd5737)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2712/8/2025
27. Fire Inspection VI.B. (27-01)
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments: The fire inspection expired 10-31-25. Submit an approved inspection to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report ab9a8498-3469-4f7f-9d38-6acc64e333f1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 124/11/2025
12. (12-03)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [4] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments: Four staff had not finished their hrs within the 15 months. Compliance Comments The center has 5 staff with CDA's Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report 4d5c057d-fcf0-4675-8c0a-9c2edf4a3d87)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ST PETERSBURG, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 113
- Type: Child Care Facility
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