First Methodist Church Preschool
422 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX
Washington Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 238
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $115
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Washington Early Childhood Center
Washington Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Palestine, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 15, 2026, for up to 238 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 238 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Washington Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Anderson County has a median price of $115 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Washington Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 238 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1833787
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Washington Early Childhood Center
Is Washington Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 15, 2026.
When was Washington Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Washington Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Washington Early Childhood Center care for?
238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Washington Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Washington Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Washington Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 731-8030 to ask.
What is Washington Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(903) 731-8030.
Where is Washington Early Childhood Center?
1020 W Hamlett St, Palestine, TX 75803. The nearest other daycare we list is First Methodist Church Preschool, 1.2 miles away.