First United Methodist Preschool

GAINESVILLE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity115
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
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address419 NE 1st St, Gainesville FL, 32601

CityGAINESVILLE, FL 32601

CountyALACHUA

Phone3523730108

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

Capacity115

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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419 NE 1st St, Gainesville FL, 32601, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

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: 6/10/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 126/10/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-18)

    The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Multiple rooms in the facility have 220 outlets accessible to children. One of the outlets in the 3-year-old room had a piece of clear tape over it that could easily be removed. Provider has been given until 6/10/2026 (10 days) to come into compliance. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Due: 6/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 457997c2-ad14-41ce-8ea6-5dbfd088631d)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 356/10/2026

    35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (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: Staff files did not have documentation that they have received training for universal safety precautions. Provider has been given until 6/20/2026 (10 days) to come into compliance. 6 Health Requirements Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. Due: 6/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 457997c2-ad14-41ce-8ea6-5dbfd088631d)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 4310/3/2025

    43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-01)

    Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing specialist conducted inspection on 10/03/2026. Director was absent the day of inspection and licensing specialist was not able to review any paperwork for staff or children at the time. Technical Assistance The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Due: 10/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-03. View official inspection document (report 7a64142f-17ce-4349-828f-662a5472a300)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(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: GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA County
  • Capacity: 115
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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