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First United Methodist Children's Center

1016 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77320
licensed capacity
116
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2025
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About

About First United Methodist Children's Center

First United Methodist Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Huntsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2025, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
116 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity116 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Walker County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Walker County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 United Methodist Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
116 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1801648
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. A child been photographed asleep in a bouncer on three occasions.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours

      “This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was reported by center staff that an infant went without a bottle for longer than three hours on one occasion.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

  6. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 13, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Per video a child went to the restroom by themselves.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

  8. Feb 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “five out of six infant bottles were not labelled in one infant classroom. This was corrected at inspection when infant bottles were labelled.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Three out of ten personnel files do not have pediatric CPR training on a manikin.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026

  9. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The parent rights were not included in the operational policies as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not have a health statement in the file. The paperwork stated a health statement was attached, but the health statement was not in the file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child with a food allergy had the required emergency plan but did not have the medication listed on the plan at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

  3. Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “1 of 3 staff files evaluated was missing the pre-employment 2912 affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

  4. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 United Methodist Children's Center

Is First United Methodist Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2025.

When was First United Methodist Children's Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 15 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 United Methodist Children's Center care for?

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

Does First United Methodist Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Children's Center'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 United Methodist Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 295-5441 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Children's Center's phone number?

(936) 295-5441.

Where is First United Methodist Children's Center?

1016 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77320. The nearest other daycare we list is Legacy Martial Arts, 0.2 miles away.

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