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Friendship Corner Christian Preschool

12465 FM 428, Celina, TX 75009
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2016
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About Friendship Corner Christian Preschool

Friendship Corner Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 6, 2016, for up to 115 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.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
115 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 licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (school year)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church of Celina)
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Friendship Corner Christian Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Denton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Friendship Corner Christian Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1620282
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “Two car toys in the playground were broken (sharp edges) and were removed during the visit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The operation did not have staff training available for review during the visit.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

  3. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The following training was not available for review for 4 staff out of 10: The required annual training should include from this section e: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and controlling emergency due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024

  4. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “During the inspection, the operation had a deficiency on the fire inspection conducted in August 2023 that had not been corrected.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

  7. Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “A child's file was missing a physician's statement stating the child was well enough to attend school and had been examined within the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

  8. Feb 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A contractor had access to children without an active background check on file. The citation was corrected during the inspection when the contractor left the premises.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 16, 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

      “A caregiver has access to children without an active background check. The deficiency was corrrected during the inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom and replaced by caregiver with an active background check.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Dec 1, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021

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 Friendship Corner Christian Preschool

Is Friendship Corner Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 6, 2016.

When was Friendship Corner Christian Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friendship Corner Christian Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Friendship Corner Christian Preschool care for?

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

Does Friendship Corner Christian Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Friendship Corner Christian Preschool'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 Friendship Corner Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 382-8145 to ask.

What is Friendship Corner Christian Preschool's phone number?

(972) 382-8145.

Where is Friendship Corner Christian Preschool?

12465 FM 428, Celina, TX 75009. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Lykins - Celina, 0.6 miles away.

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