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Arapaho United Methodist Day School

1400 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 750804.6· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
1989

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About Arapaho United Methodist Day School

Arapaho United Methodist Day School is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 20, 1989, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Arapaho United Methodist Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Arapaho United Methodist Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1989
License number
#309457
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “Two employees did not have their abuse neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four employees did not have their abuse neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two employees were not current with their SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

  4. Nov 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four employees did not have their abuse neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “Two employees did not have their abuse neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Two employees were not current with their SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Brain Development.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One employee was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. The employee scheduled their fingerprint during the inspection and left the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas leak inspection was not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

  5. Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection was not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

  6. Mar 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The consumer product safety form had not been updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “An infant that was not on table food did not have written feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023

  7. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Arapaho United Methodist Day School

Is Arapaho United Methodist Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 20, 1989.

When was Arapaho United Methodist Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Arapaho United Methodist Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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 Arapaho United Methodist Day School care for?

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

Does Arapaho United Methodist Day School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Arapaho United Methodist Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Arapaho United Methodist Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 231-1005 to ask.

What is Arapaho United Methodist Day School's phone number?

(972) 231-1005.

Where is Arapaho United Methodist Day School?

1400 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080. The nearest other daycare we list is Spring Creek KinderCare, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).