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First United Methodist Church

102 N 2nd St, Temple, TX 765015.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
1992
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About First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 1992, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Methodist Church (Methodist)), Play-based
EnrichmentMusic class, art classes
StaffExperienced and/or certified teachers
Daily lifeExtended care: Early Bird class: children can arrive as early as 7:45 a.m. (registration required, 18 months+)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1992
License number
#402586
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

      “Latest gas inspection was last completed 3/2023. Director called and scheduled the inspection for the following day. Director will email latest inspection upon completion.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill on the playground was observed to be under the required 6 inches in depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

  6. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 27, 2023Visit1 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

      “During the investigation it was found that a 20 month old was left unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

  9. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo 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 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 February 3, 1992.

When was First United Methodist Church last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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?

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

Does First United Methodist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Church's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 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) 773-1947 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Church's phone number?

(254) 773-1947.

Where is First United Methodist Church?

102 N 2nd St, Temple, TX 76501. The nearest other daycare we list is HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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