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First United Methodist Preschool

419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601

License:
C08AL0124
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
115
License expiration:
February 22, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,192 - $1,413/mo

Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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 inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for First United Methodist Preschool from February 2, 2023 through June 18, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of June 20, 2026.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 32601

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.54
Local median
0.1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
10%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.17

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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]
Report 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.
Correction status
Due by June 20, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
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]
Report 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.
Correction status
Due by June 20, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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]
Correction / follow-up note
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 auth ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 6, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-01
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed a 3-year-old classroom without the room capacity posted for observation. The director printed and reposted the capacity at the time of inspection to regain compliance. *Technical Assistances Provided* 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
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 Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed several diapers creams that were expired and had not been returned to the children's parents or discarded. At the time of inspection, the director collected all expired creams and ointments to throw them out or return them to parents. *Technical Assistance Provided* 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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Records for 14 staff were reviewed at the time of inspection. FSC observed records for 4 the staff members listed in the confidential whose child abuse and neglect reporting forms expired on 8/3/2023. The director had all staff resign the form and added them to the file. *Technical Assistance Provided* 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
FSC observed a 3 & 4-year-old classroom, that did not have a daily attendance record filled out by the staff. The staff member quickly filled out the attendance record to regain compliance at the time of inspection. *Technical Assistance Provided* 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that sp ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-01

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

What steps does the center take to ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered and secure for children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that some electrical outlets were not properly covered. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance process for keeping the physical environment secure.
Context
The facility was given until 6/20/2026 to come into compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the daily routine for tracking attendance to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection noted a concern regarding the availability of daily attendance records. This question helps parents understand the current procedures used to maintain accurate accountability for children in each classroom.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you handle the storage and disposal of medications to ensure they remain safe and current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2023 documented that some expired items were found in the medication storage area. This question helps parents understand the current system for monitoring medication expiration dates and ensuring that only current items are kept on-site.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you describe the process for ensuring that all staff members are up-to-date on their required health and safety training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that documentation for annual refresher training on the facility's exposure plan was missing for some personnel. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains staff training records.
Context
The facility was given until 6/20/2026 to come into compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center maintain and organize child and personnel records to ensure they are always ready for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that recordkeeping has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports between 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current organizational process helps parents understand how the center manages important administrative documentation.
Related violations