First Baptist Weekday Early Education Center

LAKE PLACID, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity125
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

Address206 E Hibiscus St, Lake Placid FL, 33852

CityLAKE PLACID, FL 33852

CountyHIGHLANDS

Phone8634651982

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

Capacity125

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

Join the waitlist

Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.

Location

Using Address for Location

Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:

206 E Hibiscus St, Lake Placid FL, 33852, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852

Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 125/19/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (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 reinspection, the licensing specialist observed there were still multiple ceiling tiles in the directors office and at the front entrance that were stained. Also, in both bathrooms, the stalls were observed not in good repair. The center support section is loose in both bathrooms, the doors do not close properly and in the boys bathroom, one of the support mounts to the wall is missing the hardware that holds it to the wall. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the ceiling tiles and repair/replace both bathroom stalls prior to the due date. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored Due: 6/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 926e5d58-1171-405a-8057-515fef6fd03c)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 454/14/2026

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-06)

    The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have the updated Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Previous technical assistance specific to this was notated during the prior inspection dated 12/12/25. The staff signed a new form while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 324/14/2026

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)

    The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings (on both playgrounds) , the stationary twirl equipment and large climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the swings (on both playgrounds), the stationary twirl equipment and large climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 0 - 2 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. TRAINING Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 324/14/2026

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the bliue and grey slide was broken in multiple places.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue and grey slide on the smaller playground was broken at the bottom the slide and along a seat at the top on both sides. Also, technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the tan plastic playhouse with the blue slide as the licensing specialist observed an area at the top of the slide that appears to be close to cracking and to repair or remove from the playground if it does crack/break through. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Provider was reminded that if equipment is removed, additional toys or equipment may need to be added to ensure enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Additional time was allotted to align the due dates. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 174/14/2026

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (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, the licensing specialist observed multiple sections of exposed concrete near the large climbing equipment, multiple tree roots around the equipment and multiple areas of exposed landscape fabric. Technical assistance was given to the provider to cover the concrete and landscape fabric prior to the due date. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 144/14/2026

    14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-01)

    All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. The licensing specialist observed both bathrooms had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 8.55-foot candles in the boys bathroom and 9.73-foot candles in the girls bathroom. Also, one of the light fixtures in the boys bathroom was missing the bulb(s). Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date. The remaining rooms measured: The infant classroom measured between 32.0- 40.5-foot candles. The 1-year-old classroom measured 75.3-foot candles over the work areas and 43.1-foot candles in the remainder of the room. The 2-year-old classroom measured 75.2-foot candles over the work areas and 69.6-foot candles in the remainder of the room. The 3-year-old classroom measured 61.3-foot candles over the work areas and 67.4-foot candles in the remainder of the room. The 4 &5- year-old classroom measured 105.9-foot candles over the work areas and 28.5-foot candles in the remainder of the room. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 124/14/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (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: Several ceiling tiles were stained with what appeared to be water stains (front entrance & directors office) • In the 2-year-old classroom, peeling paint was observed on the door frame and along the wall by the bookshelf • In the 1-year-old room, a white cabinet was observed with paint missing and a smaller white cabinet also had paint missing along the side & bottom • Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/sand/paint or remove from the classrooms prior to the due date. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 124/14/2026

    12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)

    Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: Under the larger sink in the girls bathroom, a black mold type substance was observed under the unlocked cabinet and one of the water pipes • Black debris was observed near/around the AC vent in directors office • Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the areas prior to the due date. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-14. View official inspection document (report f56551a8-8e8f-4d8d-bb42-9a6266a9ab33)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 3312/12/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40-hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff began and completed training prior to working in the industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report 03004d3a-7156-47a6-a5d6-76b929dbfd70)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 338/4/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 2024 -2025, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. The provider entered the additional training course on the log placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-04. View official inspection document (report e9ea832d-f2b9-4278-9c4f-997383e9f7ea)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 374/2/2025

    37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (37-02)

    The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff was onsite with current/valid First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 3e9041af-63b8-4194-95bf-2dd6b9d31f50)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 364/2/2025

    36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (36-03)

    The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current/valid CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 3e9041af-63b8-4194-95bf-2dd6b9d31f50)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 334/2/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. The staff completed the training after the 1-year industry/employment date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that Early Literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 3e9041af-63b8-4194-95bf-2dd6b9d31f50)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 4512/12/2024

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (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 inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to re-employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-12. View official inspection document (report 3be64f2c-35fb-469c-91be-a304b16ff4b5)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4412/12/2024

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-12. View official inspection document (report 3be64f2c-35fb-469c-91be-a304b16ff4b5)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 2312/12/2024

    23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's fire extinguishers located inside were last tagged in October 2023. Also, the fire extinguisher located inside the transportation vehicle was missing a tag. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the interior extinguishers retagged and the extinguisher in the van tagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/25/24 and no emergency preparedness drills have been conducted yet this licensing year. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-12. View official inspection document (report 3be64f2c-35fb-469c-91be-a304b16ff4b5)

    Not corrected

Showing the 25 most recent of 27 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:

  • 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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: LAKE PLACID, HIGHLANDS County
  • Capacity: 125
  • Type: Child Care Facility

What parents actually pay

No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.

Add what you pay

Anonymous. One report per family. It helps other parents budget honestly.

Parent Reviews

More daycares in LAKE PLACID, FL