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Wesley Methodist Church MDO

3515 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$135
year first permitted
2002

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About Wesley Methodist Church MDO

Wesley Methodist Church MDO is a licensed child care center in Nederland, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 13, 2002, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity125 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wesley Methodist Church MDO has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $135 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.
Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Wesley Methodist Church MDO

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2002
License number
#810471
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The Director did not have current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age childen.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver, who works in the 0-11 month old room did not have current training for children under 24 months of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026

  5. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2507(5) - Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

      “Investigation documentation provided information that shows a child was strapped into a chair during most of his day in care. This restriction limited his opportunity to engage in activities that encouraged movement. This has been corrected due to the operation removing the tables and booster seats that have straps.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Evidence supports through video footage revealed that caregivers were using personal cell phones while supervising the children in their care. This has been corrected by the operation putting procedures in place to ensure compliance is maintained. Policies and procedures were shared with all caregivers.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026

  7. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Mar 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children

      “Evidence shows that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline on their own child while in care. Employee was terminated.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024

  2. Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “One changing mat was torn exposing the foam filling. This was corrected at inspection when the mat was replaced.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Aug 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Wesley Methodist Church MDO

Is Wesley Methodist Church MDO licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 13, 2002.

When was Wesley Methodist Church MDO last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wesley Methodist Church MDO had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Wesley Methodist Church MDO care for?

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

Does Wesley Methodist Church MDO accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wesley Methodist Church MDO's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wesley Methodist Church MDO cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 729-3651 to ask.

What is Wesley Methodist Church MDO's phone number?

(409) 729-3651.

Where is Wesley Methodist Church MDO?

3515 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 77627. The nearest other daycare we list is Helena YMCA, 0.4 miles away.

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