Skip to content
Child care center 

Methodist Day School

201 S 4th St, Wills Point, TX 75169
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
1987

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Methodist Day School

Methodist Day School is a licensed child care center in Wills Point, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 11, 1987, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 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-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Methodist Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Van Zandt County has a median price of $124 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.
Van Zandt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#200846
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 9 visits
  1. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “At the inspection, the fire inspection is dated 5/30/25 and has expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026

  2. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “At the inspection, the operational policy did not include the procedures for including services for special needs children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “At the inspection, two out of seven children's records reviewed did not have updated immunizations records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

  7. Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the inspection, grass was growing in the loose-fill area of both playgrounds with climbing equipment and did not measure 6 inches deep at the slide exits.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “At the inspection, 1 out of 8 children's immunizations records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022

  9. Dec 6, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “4 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not have an immunization record or needed an updated record.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “1 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not have healthcare provider statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The current fire inspection has expired and is dated 10/1/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2021

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “1 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not include the emergency care authorization information.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The current gas inspection is expired and is dated 10/1/2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Methodist Day School

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 March 11, 1987.

When was Methodist Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Methodist Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 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?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 (903) 873-2217 to ask.

What is Methodist Day School's phone number?

(903) 873-2217.

Where is Methodist Day School?

201 S 4th St, Wills Point, TX 75169. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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