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First Methodist School

403 S Main St, Duncanville, TX 751163.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
1986
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About First Methodist School

First Methodist School is a licensed child care center in Duncanville, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 18, 1986, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 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-ageSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 4:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist)
EnrichmentMusic, gym, Spanish, and computer
Staff-to-child ratioKindergarten 15:1
StaffKindergarten teachers certified; many others certified and/or degreed
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCA
MoreFounded 1968
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Methodist School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#56901
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 6, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The toddler/preschool playground has one wood panel that was broken and sticking out.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

  4. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Two children's files were observed and did not contain current documentation of all required immunizations. One child was missing 1 DTAP and One child was missing 1 [name]”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022

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 School

Is First Methodist School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 18, 1986.

When was First Methodist School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Methodist School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 School care for?

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

Does First Methodist School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Methodist School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Methodist School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 298-5890 to ask.

What is First Methodist School's phone number?

(972) 298-5890.

Where is First Methodist School?

403 S Main St, Duncanville, TX 75116. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Hardin Elementary, 0.3 miles away.

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