Excel Pre-School
501 S Marshall St, Henderson, TX
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First Methodist Church Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 1991
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About
About First Methodist Church Preschool
First Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Henderson, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 1, 1991, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Three months to 4 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (First Methodist Church of Henderson) |
| Enrichment | Music, gross motor, science, art, library, and small group pull-outs |
| More | Founded 1969 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Methodist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rusk County has a median price of $124 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.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for First Methodist Church Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1991
- License number
- #55857
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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See all 18 visits
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection multiple medication were past their discard by date and some were expired on the original prescription label.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2023Visit1 rule cited
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
“During the investigation it was determined that proper supervision was not met when a child was left unsupervised on the playground for a period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection a caregiver inside a classroom was observed to have an inactive background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
May 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“After an investigation it was determined that the operation was aware of water damage to their building on April 27th, 2023, and did not report in the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
Apr 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This Minimum Standard was found to be out of compliance through a DFPS Investigation. A caregiver was found to have grabbed a child by the hair and pulled.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Good Judgment was not made when two caregivers assumed the other had grabbed a child left alone in a room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Proper supervision was not met when a child was left alone in a classroom for around 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
Aug 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the walk through a leak from the ceiling was noticed in an area that children have access to.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about First Methodist Church Preschool
Is First Methodist Church Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 1, 1991.
When was First Methodist Church Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Methodist Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Methodist Church Preschool care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Methodist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Methodist Church Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Methodist Church Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 657-4881 to ask.
What is First Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?
(903) 657-4881.
Where is First Methodist Church Preschool?
204 N Marshall St, Henderson, TX 75652. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Pre-School, 0.4 miles away.