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First Methodist Church Preschool

422 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX 75801
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2009
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About First Methodist Church Preschool

First Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Palestine, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2009, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 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 Anderson County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Anderson County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Methodist Church Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#905924
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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.

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  1. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The children's product certification has not been completed. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed up and filled the form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “While reviewing the operational policy, the parent's rights information was not in it and there was not an acknowledgment that the parents had received the information. This was corrected when the operation added the information to the handbook and sent it out via BrightWheel.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “While reviewing children's files, 5 children did not have a health care statement from a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

  7. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “While observing diaper changes in a classroom, the caregiver did not ensure that the child's hands was washed after the diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands after being asked by CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024

  10. Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      “One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023

  3. May 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2022

  4. Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “11/8/21 - At the follow-up inspection the loose-fill does not measure 6 inches at the slide exits or swings. During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021

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 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 March 3, 2009.

When was First Methodist Church Preschool 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 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?

75, 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, 7:45 AM to 5:30 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) 729-2710 to ask.

What is First Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(903) 729-2710.

Where is First Methodist Church Preschool?

422 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX 75801. The nearest other daycare we list is Washington Early Childhood Center, 1.2 miles away.

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