Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 1.17
First Baptist Church Of Sebring Preschool
200 E Center Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
- License:
- C10HI0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 145
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for First Baptist Church Of Sebring Preschool from February 21, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 1, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from February 23, 2026 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33870
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023February 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all childrens files and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- 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 employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing safe sleep training and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete the training prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that in order to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training tra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in September 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/19/24 and an emergency preparedness drill was conducted on 9/30/24 (lockdown).
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • TA: Compliance achieved at time of inspection as provider added new child care personnel to Employee/Contractor Roster at time of inspection. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 • TA: FSC advised provider that child care personnel must complete training by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- 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 • TA: Provider completed at time of inspection by having childcare personnel complete an updated Child Abuse Reporting Form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 is your current process for ensuring all staff background screenings remain up to date, especially if someone has a break in service?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from February 2026 noted a staff member was not rescreened after a break in service. This question helps clarify how the center manages staff compliance and screening timelines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all children have current immunization records on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 identified an expired immunization record in a child's file. Asking this helps parents understand the center's system for monitoring and updating health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you ensure all new staff members complete their required training, such as safe sleep practices, within their first month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 indicate that a staff member had not yet completed required training within the 30-day window. This question helps parents learn about the center's onboarding and training verification process.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking that safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, is serviced and tagged on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection noted that fire extinguishers were not properly tagged. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages regular maintenance and safety checks.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep families informed about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of who is caring for them. Understanding these practices provides insight into how the center maintains transparency and stability.