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First Christian Day School

1109 Brown St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176
year first permitted
1987
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About First Christian Day School

First Christian Day School is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 6, 1987, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, 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: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:30a - 3:30p”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through Kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ))
EnrichmentArt, physical education, and music classes
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Christian Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $176 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.
Ellis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Christian Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#164393
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “Out of the ten staff files two staff did not have a copy of the required cpr/first aid in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025

  3. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 28, 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 child was left outside unsupervised for approximately 20 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023

  9. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 24, 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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FAQ

Questions about First Christian Day School

Is First Christian Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 6, 1987.

When was First Christian Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Christian Day School 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 First Christian Day School care for?

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

Does First Christian Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Christian Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Christian Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 937-1952 to ask.

What is First Christian Day School's phone number?

(972) 937-1952.

Where is First Christian Day School?

1109 Brown St, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is Ark of Friendship, 0.2 miles away.

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