Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.28
Community United Methodist Preschool
3114 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
- License:
- C19SL0018
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- August 20, 2026
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,382 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,382/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $63.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Lucie County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Community United Methodist Preschool from March 9, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 24, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of August 24, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from December 4, 2025 through March 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34947
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 16, 2024July 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Several personnel did not have the required 10 hour in service log and training for 7/1/24 - 6/30/25 year. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by August 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Several staff did not have the required Childcare Introductory 40-hour training completed within 12 months or hire.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this 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
- Classroom capacity for VPK A was not posted inside of the classroom during the inspection. Director informed and posted the capacity during the inspection in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [Required hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- The kitchen did not have any hot water in either sinks. The hand washing sink for cleaning of hands, nor the 3 compartment sink for sanitizing of the dishes. Inspector informed the present kitchen staff and the Director was also informed while conducting the inspection. The water temperature was cold and under 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water need to be repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- No thermometer observed inside of the Two/Three's classroom refrigerator that the children's food stored in.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff members stay up to date with their required annual training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed their required in-service training hours for the fiscal year. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and manages these professional development requirements for all staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that new hires complete their introductory training requirements promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that training requirements for staff have been a topic in more than one inspection report. This question allows the director to explain the current system for ensuring all employees meet their introductory training milestones.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the temperature of refrigerators in classrooms where children's food is stored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records mention a previous instance where a thermometer was missing from a classroom refrigerator. Learning about the current monitoring routine provides insight into how the center maintains food safety standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for maintaining and checking the hot water systems in the kitchen area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted a temporary issue with hot water availability in the kitchen sinks. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance practices for ensuring essential facility utilities are always operational.
Related violations
General question
How does the center handle communication with families regarding daily routines and classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of a supportive and transparent environment.