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Methodist Day School

4545 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 783744.7· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2004
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About Methodist Day School

Methodist Day School is a licensed child care center in Portland, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 7, 2004, for up to 98 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

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.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months - 4 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 4:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:30 am - 2:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months - 4 years old
ApproachFaith-based (First United Methodist Church of Portland, TX)
Daily lifeExtended care: Early Care 7:15-8:30am and After Care 2:30-4:15pm, offered to 2-4 year olds
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited, Texas Rising Star (4-Star Rating)
MoreFounded 1990
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Methodist Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in San Patricio County has a median price of $144 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.
San Patricio County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Methodist Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#839376
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Summary

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

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

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment when a video was recorded of a child using her personal cell phone and posted on her social media.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  4. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “An individual was present in a classroom, with supervised access to children, who did not have an initial background check and is required to do so as they are regularly and frequently present at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Apr 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “An individual was present in a classroom, with supervised access to children, who did not have an initial background check and is required to do so as they are regularly and frequently present at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022

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 Methodist Day School

Is Methodist Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 7, 2004.

When was Methodist Day School last inspected?

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

Has Methodist Day School 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 Methodist Day School care for?

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

Does Methodist Day School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Methodist Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Methodist Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 643-8093 to ask.

What is Methodist Day School's phone number?

(361) 643-8093.

Where is Methodist Day School?

4545 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 78374. The nearest other daycare we list is Latchkey at TM Clark, 0.5 miles away.

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