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Presbyterian Day School

501 3rd St, Palacios, TX 77465
licensed capacity
51
open each week
4 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1986

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About Presbyterian Day School

Presbyterian Day School is a licensed child care center in Palacios, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 27, 1986, for up to 51 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Presbyterian Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Matagorda County has a median price of $172 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.
Matagorda County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Presbyterian Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#53325
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 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

      “Follow up 2/18/26: The children's files still do not have a health statement signed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A review of records showed that required monthly fire drills have not been conducted since September 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium Low risk

      746.623(2)(A) - Immunizations-Documentation of immunizations may be official record or photocopy that includes - Child's name and date of birth

      “One child's immunization record did not include the child's date of birth.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • 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 review of children s records showed that the health statements for two children were missing the physician s signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There is no current sanitation inspection on file. Nor is there a documented statement that a sanitation inspection is not required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “An audit of children s records revealed that the date of admission was not documented in each individual child s file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “A review of records showed that the annual fire inspection had not been completed within 12 months of the previous inspection conducted on October 16, 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026

  3. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director does not have training in the topics listed under this standard.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two children's files did not have immunization records in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

      “The smoke detector in one of the rooms was beeping to signal a low battery.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

  5. Feb 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child's file out of five reviewed is missing their health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “One child's file out of five reviewed is missing the doctor or emergency room information.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two children files out of five reviewed do not have an alternate adult as a contact for their emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child's file is missing their immunization files.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

  6. Feb 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A picnic table was observed with a broken bench on the playground. Note: A picture was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 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 Presbyterian Day School

Is Presbyterian Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 27, 1986.

When was Presbyterian Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Presbyterian Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Presbyterian Day School care for?

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

Does Presbyterian Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Presbyterian Day School's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Presbyterian Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 972-1534 to ask.

What is Presbyterian Day School's phone number?

(361) 972-1534.

Where is Presbyterian Day School?

501 3rd St, Palacios, TX 77465. The nearest other daycare we list is Palacios ISD - Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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