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First United Methodist Church

16 critical, 12 serious findings across 68 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 17, 2026.

303 Avenue E North P.o. Box 529, Clifton, TX 76634 · (254) 675-7722

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings16 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 52 inspections and 16 investigations (68 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 17, 2026.

Critical16 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1985Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 73

Texas HHSC operation #173802 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jun 24, 2026 to Jul 2, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 24, 2026 inspection
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Jun 17, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 17, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 17, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 17, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.
  Corrected Jun 24, 2026, verified Jul 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 15, 2026 to May 12, 202612 inspections
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Jan 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Jan 5, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Jan 5, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Jan 5, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Jan 5, 2026Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified Feb 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
2025
Aug 5, 2025 to Aug 5, 20254 inspections
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2024
Nov 19, 2024 to Nov 19, 20244 inspections
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Nov 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(7).
Nov 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Nov 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(7).
Nov 8, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Feb 29, 2024 to Jun 14, 202416 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Jun 14, 2024 inspection
- Jun 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 12, 2024 self-reported incident
- Jun 12, 2024 self-reported incident
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- May 1, 2024 complaint investigation
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2023
Aug 10, 2023 to Aug 30, 20238 inspections
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Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
  Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(a).
Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
  Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
  Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(a).
Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
  Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3703(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.
  Corrected Aug 18, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
May 19, 2023 to Jun 22, 20238 inspections
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May 17, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
May 17, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
May 17, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
May 17, 2023Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2905(1).
Apr 26, 2023 to Apr 26, 20234 inspections
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2022
May 4, 2022 to May 4, 20224 inspections
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