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First UMC Early Childhood Academy

1245 Bedford Rd, Bedford, TX 76021
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2011
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About First UMC Early Childhood Academy

First UMC Early Childhood Academy is a licensed child care center in Bedford, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2011, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants (6 weeks old) through Pre-Kindergarten
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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants (6 weeks old) through Pre-Kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church)
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First UMC Early Childhood Academy has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 UMC Early Childhood Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1196466
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “Operation did not have a current fire inspection at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  2. Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “Operation did not have a current fire inspection on file at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  3. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Operation failed to report employees who left in 2023 in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

  5. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 10, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current Health inspection on file at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021

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 UMC Early Childhood Academy

Is First UMC Early Childhood Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2011.

When was First UMC Early Childhood Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First UMC Early Childhood Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 UMC Early Childhood Academy care for?

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

Does First UMC Early Childhood Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First UMC Early Childhood Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First UMC Early Childhood Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 283-5780 to ask.

What is First UMC Early Childhood Academy's phone number?

(817) 283-5780.

Where is First UMC Early Childhood Academy?

1245 Bedford Rd, Bedford, TX 76021. The nearest other daycare we list is Mid Cities Scholars, 0.1 miles away.

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