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711 11th Street, Lake Charles, LA
First Methodist School
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About
About First Methodist School
First Methodist School is a licensed child care center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and preschool.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits in the last 3 years and marks 3 as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The visit list is below; what was cited is in each visit's report on the state's site.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
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 and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (First Methodist)) |
| Enrichment | Music, computer instruction |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (secure, password authenticated cameras for parents) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1960 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Methodist School has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for First Methodist School
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits to First Methodist School in the last 3 years and marks 3 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Early learning center license (Type III)
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1540
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 3 of 4 visits
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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- Jun 23, 2026Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Jan 27, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigationDeficiencies cited
- Sep 7, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jul 19, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jul 19, 2023Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Sep 1, 2022Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Sep 1, 2022VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jun 28, 2022Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Feb 22, 2022Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Feb 22, 2022Complaint investigationDeficiencies cited
- Jan 19, 2022InspectionDeficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about First Methodist School
Is First Methodist School licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First Methodist School have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits to First Methodist School in the last 3 years and marks 3 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
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 5:30 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 (337) 433-4570 to ask.
What is First Methodist School's phone number?
(337) 433-4570.
Where is First Methodist School?
812 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The nearest other daycare we list is Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School, 0.2 miles away.