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Methodist Day School

388 1st Ave S, Naples, FL 341025.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
1975

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About

About Methodist Day School

Methodist Day School is a licensed child care center in Naples, Florida. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1975, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

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-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Toddler through 5 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:15 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddler through 5 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Non-profit ministry of First Church of Naples (First United Methodist Church); Christian environment), Play-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffLoving, experienced staff that has been nationally background screened and holds certification in CPR/First Aid
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1961 (oldest preschool in Naples, Florida)
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Methodist Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collier County has a median price of $225 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.
Collier County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$225
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$195
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$186
Home daycare$145

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$130

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 Methodist Day School

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
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1975
License number
#C20CO8175
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 Methodist Day School

Is Methodist Day School licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1975.

Does Methodist Day School 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 Methodist Day School care for?

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

What are Methodist Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Methodist Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (239) 262-1152 to ask.

What is Methodist Day School's phone number?

(239) 262-1152.

Where is Methodist Day School?

388 1st Ave S, Naples, FL 34102. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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