Methodist Day School
100 Spring St, Del Rio, TX
J.D.'s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $130
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About J.D.'s Academy
J.D.'s Academy is a licensed child care center in Del Rio, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 1, 2018, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2017 (re-established; in business over 10 years) |
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
J.D.'s Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Val Verde County has a median price of $130 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$130
Home daycare$120
Toddler
Center$124
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$122
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for J.D.'s Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1659034
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 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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- Feb 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“A fire extinguisher in a van was in the red and had 0 PSI. This was corrected at inspection when the center bought a new one from the store.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Their was no documentation on smoke detectors tested at center.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“A couple of booster seats were expired in all vans used to transport children. This was corrected at inspection when the center removed the expired ones.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on interviews and sign in out sheets the operation had one classroom open at the time the incident occurred, a caregiver was out of ratio when she was left in charge of 32 children, as the two other morning shift caregivers did not come to work that day.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2023
Feb 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“A medication was in a backpack in the hallway and anyone could have access to the medication. Corrected at inspection: The medication was immediately moved to a box that was out of reach of kids.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 12 earlier visits
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
“The anchoring for the rocking equipment was visible in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarm in one of the transportation vans was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
Jan 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver was on their phone while they were suppose to be supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A staff member took an infant into the kitchen.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Three out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking the doctor signed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2021
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies outdoor policy was lacking the benefits of playing outside. The policy does not address clothing or shoes the children should wear to safely play in the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A child was left accidently at the school and the parent notified the daycare and they did not report the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2021
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A child was accidently left at the school.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2021
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The center has had three seperate investigations for transportation and a citation failing to show good judgement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2021
Aug 19, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two caregivers conducting transportation do not have a transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The classroom had a total of 30 children ranging from 2-4 years old with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2021
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“A caregiver in a classroom was unable to say accurately identify the ages of the children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about J.D.'s Academy
Is J.D.'s Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 1, 2018.
When was J.D.'s Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has J.D.'s Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 J.D.'s Academy care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does J.D.'s Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are J.D.'s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does J.D.'s Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 768-3288 to ask.
What is J.D.'s Academy's phone number?
(830) 768-3288.
Where is J.D.'s Academy?
401 W 1st St, Del Rio, TX 78840. The nearest other daycare we list is Methodist Day School, 0.6 miles away.