Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.64
First United Methodist Church Preschool
212 3rd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- License:
- C06PI0088
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 113
- License expiration:
- June 4, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for First United Methodist Church Preschool from March 9, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in St. Petersburg
Compared to 125 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023March 19, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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].
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 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].
- Report comments
- A staff meeting was held on night of occurence to cover the importance of completing transitions accurately and following each step.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fire inspection expired 10-31-25. Submit an approved inspection to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [4] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Report comments
- Four staff had not finished their hrs within the 15 months.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Report comments
- One child had an EMR that was not notarized.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Report comments
- One child had an expired health exam.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-08
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription/non-prescription medication [Albuterol inhaler] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. (Section 16, number 3)
- Report comments
- An inhaler was missing the original box.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not provide nutritious meals/snacks to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in that [pop tarts were served for snack].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two nutritional food groups are to be served at snack. Submit a revised snack menu.
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 78 - Food/Nutrition
- Official code
- 78-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff was missing proof of education.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Report comments
- One child was missing the physical form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- Two children had shots that were not on the required DH 680 form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- There were 6 children with expired immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-11
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the steps your team takes to verify attendance during classroom transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate a situation where a child was not accounted for during a transition between areas. This question helps understand the current procedures in place to ensure every child is safely supervised during movement throughout the day.
- Context
- The facility reported that staff meetings were held to address transition protocols following this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring direct supervision is maintained at all times, especially during busy transition periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a concern regarding supervision during a classroom transition. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains active supervision for all children throughout the daily routine.
- Context
- The center noted that the staff member involved was let go and additional training was provided to the team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and store medications brought to the center to ensure they are always kept in their original containers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2024 identified a concern regarding the storage of a specific medication. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for handling and identifying prescription items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to keep student health records and immunization forms up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across different inspections where health-related documentation or nutritional menu requirements needed updates. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for maintaining accurate and compliant records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are current on their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from April 2025 noted that some staff had not completed required training hours. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet ongoing training standards.
Related violations