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First Methodist Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About First Methodist Preschool
First Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mexia, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 1986, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (First United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Enrichment | Daily music sessions |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| More | Founded 1979 |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Limestone County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for First Methodist Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #156577
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2026
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.4815(a)(3) - Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Swings
“There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“An infant's hands were not washed after diapering. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and they washed the infant's hands.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Three children needed updated immunization records, one four-year-old was missing a hearing screening, another four-year-old was missing a hearing and vision screening, and one child did not have an emergency contact on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
Show 9 earlier visits
Feb 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
“During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days when a child in care had a seizure and required medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Visit1 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, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone on the playground for an undetermined amount of time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
“The infants' moods and daily activities were not being recorded in the Procare app. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the mood and activities sections in Procare and began using them.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During the inspection children were observed watching television in a room alone while caregiver was in different classroom preparing for nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver returning to the classroom with the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“During the inspection infants/toddlers were observed eating lunch at a table without utilizing the manufacturer safety straps. This was corrected by the infants/toddlers being removed from the table.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed a caregiver responsible for children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver leaving the operation and the director submitting the background check.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about First Methodist Preschool
Is First Methodist Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 1986.
When was First Methodist Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Methodist Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Preschool care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Methodist Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Methodist Preschool'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 Methodist Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 562-7822 to ask.
What is First Methodist Preschool's phone number?
(254) 562-7822.
Where is First Methodist Preschool?
208 N Kaufman St, Mexia, TX 76667. The nearest other daycare we list is Mexia Head Start, 0.6 miles away.