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First Methodist Preschool

420 Walnut St, Teague, TX 75860
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$127
year first permitted
2001
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About

About First Methodist Preschool

First Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Teague, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 21, 2001, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Freestone County has a median price of $127 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.
Freestone County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2001
License number
#207774
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 2 rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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  1. Dec 12, 2025Inspection2 rules 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

      “A small slide set had been added to an area of the playground that did not have loose-fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “The operation had added a geodome to the playground and the equipment did not have sufficient use zones around it. This was corrected during the inspection when the geodome was moved to different part of the playground where the use zones were sufficient.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “There was medication stored for children who were no longer enrolled. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The parent handbook was missing information on water activities, information on how parents will be updated when the handbook changes, and the days and months of operation, and the illness and exclusion criteria needed to be updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Out of the four staff files reviewed, four did not have proof of education on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  3. Dec 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “Testing of the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers was not recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “There was no fire drill recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies were missing policies for parent visits, procedures for children with special needs, promotion of physical activity, the exterme weather criteria that the operation uses to determine wether or not children will go out to play, and a plan for physical activity to take place indoors if weather prohibits outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The gravel underneath the slide exits had been displaced by children using the slides, and had not been raked back to the proper depth. This was corrected at inspection when the director raked the gravel back into place.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “During the inspection two classrooms were observed watching television during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers turning the television off.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 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 February 21, 2001.

When was First Methodist Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Methodist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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

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

Does First Methodist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

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) 739-2017 to ask.

What is First Methodist Preschool's phone number?

(254) 739-2017.

Where is First Methodist Preschool?

420 Walnut St, Teague, TX 75860. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Patch Daycare Center, 1.3 miles away.

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