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First Baptist CDC Wharton

507 N Fulton St, Wharton, TX 774883.7· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
196
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986

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About First Baptist CDC Wharton

First Baptist CDC Wharton is a licensed child care center in Wharton, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 19, 1986, for up to 196 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
196 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Baptist)
EnrichmentChapel and music weekly
Licensed capacity196 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist CDC Wharton has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wharton County has a median price of $185 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.
Wharton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 First Baptist CDC Wharton

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
196 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#115331
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safe sleep 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 12 visits
  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An infant under 12 months was asleep in a crib with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026

  5. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver hired more than 90 days ago had first aid/cpr that was expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

  6. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Two caregivers did not have proof that they have obtained the required 24 hours of training during their most recently completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “A caregiver who was alone with children but still within her 90 days of employment did not have proof of first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “A newly hired staff who was present alone with children did not have proof of orientation to the childcare operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

  8. Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 18, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A two year old child was left unattended outside the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The director did not have proof of training obtained in SIDS, shaken baby, safe sleep and infant development.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2023

  2. Jan 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      “Director does not have sufficient amount of required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

      “2 caregivers providing transportation to children in care do not have required training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “Two out of six caregivers do not have required annual training completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about First Baptist CDC Wharton

Is First Baptist CDC Wharton licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 19, 1986.

When was First Baptist CDC Wharton last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist CDC Wharton had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 First Baptist CDC Wharton care for?

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

Does First Baptist CDC Wharton accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist CDC Wharton's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Baptist CDC Wharton cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 532-1462 to ask.

What is First Baptist CDC Wharton's phone number?

(979) 532-1462.

Where is First Baptist CDC Wharton?

507 N Fulton St, Wharton, TX 77488. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Care - Wharton, 0.4 miles away.

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