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Clifton, TX 76634 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First United Methodist Church
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $127
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a licensed child care center in Clifton, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 1, 1985, for up to 73 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bosque County has a median price of $127 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for First United Methodist Church
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #173802
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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 information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
Nov 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
“Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First United Methodist Church
Is First United Methodist Church licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 1, 1985.
When was First United Methodist Church last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First United Methodist Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Church care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First United Methodist Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First United Methodist Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 675-7722 to ask.
What is First United Methodist Church's phone number?
(254) 675-7722.
Where is First United Methodist Church?
303 AVENUE E North, Clifton, TX 76634.