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1304 Beech St, Alexandria, LA
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First United Methodist Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $157
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About
About First United Methodist Preschool
First United Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with before-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 14 visits in the last 3 years and marks 7 as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The visit list is below; what was cited is in each visit's report on the state's site.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (First United Methodist Church) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street (Pre-K 4) |
| Enrichment | Music |
| Class size | One Pre-K 4 class of, at most, 15 students |
| Staff | Certified teachers when possible |
| Daily life | Potty training: We begin potty training with your toddler |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First United Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rapides Parish has a median price of $157 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.
Infant
Center$157
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$139
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for First United Methodist Preschool
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 14 visits to First United Methodist Preschool in the last 3 years and marks 7 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Early learning center license (Type I)
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #214
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 7 of 14 visits
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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- Sep 8, 2026Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Aug 3, 2026VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jul 10, 2026Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Jul 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Apr 2, 2025VisitDeficiencies cited
- Dec 10, 2024Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Apr 17, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jan 19, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jan 19, 2023Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about First United Methodist Preschool
Is First United Methodist Preschool licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First United Methodist Preschool have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 14 visits to First United Methodist Preschool in the last 3 years and marks 7 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
What are First United Methodist Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First United Methodist Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (318) 484-9377 to ask.
What is First United Methodist Preschool's phone number?
(318) 484-9377.
Where is First United Methodist Preschool?
2727 Jackson St, Alexandria, LA 71301. The nearest other daycare we list is L.S. Rugg Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.