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First United Methodist Church Day Care

4200 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 785044.9· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2002
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About First United Methodist Church Day Care

First United Methodist Church Day Care is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 19, 2002, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity155 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

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 Church Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
155 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#818263
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 7, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Based on the information gathered during the investigation, proper supervision was not established when a child was left unsupervised in the classroom. The teachers did not know the number of girls and boys in their group during the transition to the restroom break.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023

  8. Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “An activity plan was not dated in a classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The activity plan was dated during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “A caregiver did not have a current CPR/First Aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023

  9. Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Operation did not have a current fire inspection. Last fire inspection on file was 11/10/20.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2022

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 Church Day Care

Is First United Methodist Church Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 19, 2002.

When was First United Methodist Church Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Church Day Care had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Day Care care for?

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

Does First United Methodist Church Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Church Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First United Methodist Church Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 668-9009 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Church Day Care's phone number?

(956) 668-9009.

Where is First United Methodist Church Day Care?

4200 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78504. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Loves Educare, 0.5 miles away.

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