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Southmont Baptist Church

2801 Pennsylvania Dr, Denton, TX 76205
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$150
year first permitted
2017

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About

About Southmont Baptist Church

Southmont Baptist Church is a licensed child care center in Denton, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 14, 2017, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition of $150.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Entering Kindergarten (age 5) through completed 5th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM (SDC)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Entering Kindergarten (age 5) through completed 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Southmont Baptist Church)
EnrichmentGym, art, Bible rotations
Daily lifeParents pack food
TransportationTransportation (picks up children from Sam Houston Elementary)
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southmont Baptist Church lists monthly tuition of $150. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $159 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monthly tuition, per child (ASP)$150
Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Weekly tuition, per child (SDC)$130
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Southmont Baptist Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
85 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1645964
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact

      “Eight children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts that are listed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

  2. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      744.605(10) - Required Admission Information-Water Activity Permission

      “Director sent me updated admission forms that include special care needs and water activity permission.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.605(13) - Required Admission Information-Special Care Needs Statement

      “Director sent me updated admission forms that include special care needs and water activity permission.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

      “Director emailed updated CPR cards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

  5. Jun 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible ; Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, ; or, Eligible with Conditions. His/her current status is pending. CI: The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.2909(a) - Share Indoor Activity Space With Written Plan

      “The operation is currently sharing space for Southmont Vacation Bible School with no written plan. The operation is also using classroom shared space which is not allowed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

  6. Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 5, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Four caregivers did not know many children they were supervising in a large group.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2653(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “Three children do not have medication authorization forms. The operations medication log does not include name of medication or amount of medication dispensed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver has an expired first aid and CPR certificate. The certificate expired 5/7/2022. One caregiver does not have pediatric CPR/First, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment

      “Six caregivers have not completed required annual training for prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan

      “One child does not have a food allergy plan on file at the operation. One child has a food allergy plan on file, but it is not signed by the parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety

      “Four caregivers that have been dispensing medication, do not have medication training. Five caregivers do not have the following annual trainings: Preventing and responding to food allergies, Understanding building and physical premise safety, and preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases with immunization.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 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 Southmont Baptist Church

Is Southmont Baptist Church licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 14, 2017.

When was Southmont Baptist Church last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southmont Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Southmont Baptist Church care for?

85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Southmont Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southmont Baptist Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southmont Baptist Church cost?

Monthly tuition of $150, as it lists it.

What is Southmont Baptist Church's phone number?

(940) 240-3150.

Where is Southmont Baptist Church?

2801 Pennsylvania Dr, Denton, TX 76205. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.4 miles away.

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