Skip to content
Child care center 

Central Methodist Church Preschool

601 Rock Island Ave, Dalhart, TX 79022
licensed capacity
33
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$136
year first permitted
2023

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Central Methodist Church Preschool

Central Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Dalhart, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 10, 2023, for up to 33 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:45 AM to 12:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “half-day program from 8:00 a.m. to noon”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Methodist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dallam County has a median price of $136 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.
Dallam County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

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 Central Methodist Church Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1778320
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 6 visits
  1. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One caregiver's file did not have the high school diploma or equivalent available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

  6. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Central Methodist Church Preschool

FAQ

Questions about Central Methodist Church Preschool

Is Central Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 10, 2023.

When was Central Methodist Church Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Methodist Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Central Methodist Church Preschool care for?

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

Does Central Methodist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Central Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:45 AM to 12:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Methodist Church Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 244-2306 to ask.

What is Central Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(806) 244-2306.

Where is Central Methodist Church Preschool?

601 Rock Island Ave, Dalhart, TX 79022. The nearest other daycare we list is Stephanie Cassidy, 5.3 miles away.

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