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First Baptist Preschool

PALATKA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity192
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address212 S 5th St, Palatka FL, 32177

CityPALATKA, FL 32177

CountyPUTNAM

Phone3863251363

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity192

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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212 S 5th St, Palatka FL, 32177, PALATKA, FL 32177

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/30/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 401/30/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-17)

    Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: When reviewing the medications at this facility, the director found a medication for a child who is disenrolled. Upon the discovery, the director notified the licensing specialist and discarded the medication, safely. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments The licensing specialist reviewed one newly enrolled children's file. 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments The licensing specialist reviewed one newly enrolled children's file. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments The licensing specialist reviewed one newly enrolled children's file. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report e402832b-f494-4572-8d09-266c45048419)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,009/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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: PALATKA, PUTNAM County
  • Capacity: 192
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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