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First Baptist Preschool

729 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons, GA 315225.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$350

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About

About First Baptist Preschool

First Baptist Preschool is a licensed child care center in St. Simons, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $375.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 5 years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday (Year Round) 7:00am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (First Baptist Church St. Simons Island (Christ-centered))
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Preschool lists monthly tuition from $350 to $375. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Glynn County has a median price of $143 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Part-Time Program – Three days per week$375
Part-Time Program – Two days per week$350
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Glynn County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$143
Home daycare$130

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$128
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$70
Home daycare$60

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-47210
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

  3. Sep 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

  4. Sep 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

  5. Jan 6, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination (Recite-Not Met): (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

  9. Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(a) - Submit Application and Fingerprints: (1)(a) A Center must ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site.

  10. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Baptist Preschool

Is First Baptist Preschool licensed?

Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was First Baptist Preschool last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can First Baptist Preschool care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Baptist Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $350 to $375, as it lists it.

What is First Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(912) 634-1454.

Where is First Baptist Preschool?

729 Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons, GA 31522. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Simons Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).