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First United Methodist Development Learning Center

1928 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 752015.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
307
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,725
year first permitted
1986
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About First United Methodist Development Learning Center

First United Methodist Development Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 12, 1986, for up to 307 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 infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition of $1,725.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six-weeks up to preschool age
Ask when you call: 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
307 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. It lists: Six-weeks up to preschool age
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church Dallas)
CurriculumMy Teaching Strategies
Licensed capacity307 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Development Learning Center lists monthly tuition of $1,725. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant Classroom Pricing$1,725
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Development Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
307 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#137149
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 14, 2024Visit1 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

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was deficient. A child was left alone in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

  7. Sep 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

      “A child that was sleeping on a mat was placed in front of a door that can be used as an entrance or exit to the area. This was corrected when the child was moved to a more appropriate location.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “3 individuals were present at the operation and around children without having a cleared background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2022

  9. Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo 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 Development Learning Center

Is First United Methodist Development Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 12, 1986.

When was First United Methodist Development Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First United Methodist Development Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Development Learning Center care for?

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

Does First United Methodist Development Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First United Methodist Development Learning 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 Development Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition of $1,725, as it lists it.

What is First United Methodist Development Learning Center's phone number?

(469) 916-9399.

Where is First United Methodist Development Learning Center?

1928 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Plaza of Americas, 0.1 miles away.

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