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Lake Wales, FL 33853 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First United Methodist Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 4 days
- a week, county median
- $230
- year first licensed
- 1988
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About
About First United Methodist Preschool
First United Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lake Wales, Florida. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1988, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time 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.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Two through four years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (United Methodist (First United Methodist Church, Lake Wales)) |
| More | Founded 1957 |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First United Methodist 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for First United Methodist 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
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1988
- License number
- #C10PO0238
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.
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FAQ
Questions about First United Methodist Preschool
Is First United Methodist Preschool licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1988.
Does First United Methodist 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 Preschool care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are First United Methodist Preschool's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First United Methodist Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (863) 676-6617 to ask.
What is First United Methodist Preschool's phone number?
(863) 676-6617.
Where is First United Methodist Preschool?
230 N 5th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys and Girls Club - South Ridge Unit, 0.2 miles away.