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First United Methodist Church Preschool

72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
licensed capacity
147
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
1987
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About First United Methodist Church Preschool

First United Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lakeland, Florida. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1987, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through pre-kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
147 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through pre-kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church, Lakeland)
StaffTrained and certified teachers and assistants
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$230
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$155
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$145

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$120

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 United Methodist Church Preschool

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
147 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1987
License number
#C10PO0032
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First United Methodist Church Preschool

Is First United Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1987.

Does First United Methodist Church Preschool have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can First United Methodist Church Preschool care for?

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

What are First United Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (863) 683-9049 to confirm.

How much does First United Methodist Church Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (863) 683-9049 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(863) 683-9049.

Where is First United Methodist Church Preschool?

72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801. The nearest other daycare we list is Florida Southern College Early Childhood Learning Lab, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).