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First Presbyterian Church Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 1998, for up to 157 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $263 to $311.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (First Presbyterian Church) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Press |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount off oldest child's weekly tuition |
| Licensed capacity | 157 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Presbyterian Church Early Education Center lists weekly tuition from $263 to $311. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2s & 3s (24 months - 47 months) | $279 |
| 4s (48 months - exit the program) | $263 |
| Infant - Toddler (6 weeks - 23 months) | $311 |
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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746.1109(a)(2) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Supervised By Qualified Caregiver
“Proof of education needed for three caregivers..”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“DFPS investigates and determines that a staff member at an operation is found Reason to Believe for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child in care. This was a result of a lack of supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“Based on the investigation findings, the standard was found to be noncompliant. A child's nap mat was placed behind a shelf. Resulting in the caregivers not having visual awareness of the child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“Children were observed moving between two classrooms freely. As a result, one child was able to leave the classroom and facility. Caregivers were unaware of her absence.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
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
“Based on the investigation findings, the standard was found to be noncompliant. A child was left unsupervised and was able to exit the facility and cross the street to a parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The center did not have test data from the manufacturer showing the impact rating of the material (the maximum height of equipment that may be installed over the surfacing material), and installation and maintenance requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The center did not have verification of a current gas inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 1998.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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.
157, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $263 to $311, as it lists it.
(817) 335-1231.
1000 Penn St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Day School, 0.4 miles away.