First Methodist Academy

Quick Facts

Capacity

172 children

Type of Care

VPK Provider; Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care

Subsidized Program

Does not participate

Food Program

Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (772) 562-7907

1750 20th St

Vero Beach, FL 32960

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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C19IR0056

Active Through

Aug 29, 2026

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Kathleen Walters

District Office

Judicial Circuit 19 <br/> 337 North US Highway 1, Benton Bldg. <br/> Fort Pierce, FL 34950

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About the Provider

The Early Education Center of First United Methodist Church recognizes that each child is a special and unique creation of God. Children live minute by minute and their development as infants, toddlers and preschoolers is shaped by the environment inside and outside of the home in which they learn and grow. At The Early Education Center we strive to provide an enriched Christian atmosphere in which each child will have the opportunity to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and cognitively. The early childhood years are among the most important in the development of the child and an environment of trust, respect, and love is vitally important in this development. These early childhood experiences are the foundation of self-development and learning. Our desire for a loving partnership between The Early Education Center and each child and their family is a major focus that helps to provide a safe and secure haven for each child's growth within a Christ-centered environment. Our philosophy seeks to provide a variety of age-appropriate experiences that encourages each individual child to develop a positive self-concept, experience love and respect for others, fulfill developmental and educational milestones, foster independence and become critical thinkers. Young children need to experience that they are loved, valued and enjoyed. Our philosophy steers the curriculum and teaching strategies needed to reflect a child-centered and experience-based program within a Christian environment.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 8/31/04;

Hours of Operation

Monday7:30AM to 5:30PM
Tuesday7:30AM to 5:30PM
Wednesday7:30AM to 5:30PM
Thursday7:30AM to 5:30PM
Friday7:30AM to 5:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date	Has Violation

2026-04-06	No

2025-12-08	No

2025-07-25	No

2025-03-18	No

2024-12-11	No

2024-07-24	No

2024-04-02	Yes

2023-12-06	No

2023-07-31	No

2023-04-25	No

2023-04-03	Yes

2022-04-25

2022-04-12

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