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First United Methodist Day School

8 critical, 16 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 23, 2025.

800 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 · (817) 870-9174

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsFort Worth licensed centers, n=254

Critical findings8 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 23, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 1986. Full Permit

Practical8:30a–2:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 186

Texas HHSC operation #150738 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedListed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Apr 29, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that two children did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Proof of education needed for three caregivers.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  It was observed that four staffs haven't certify / acknowledge that they been oriented yet.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
Apr 29, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that two children did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  It was observed that four staffs haven't certify / acknowledge that they been oriented yet.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Proof of education needed for three caregivers.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Apr 29, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that two children did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  It was observed that four staffs haven't certify / acknowledge that they been oriented yet.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Proof of education needed for three caregivers.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
Apr 29, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Proof of education needed for three caregivers.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  It was observed that four staffs haven't certify / acknowledge that they been oriented yet.
  Corrected May 6, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  It was observed that two children did not wash their hands after diaper changing.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
2025
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a CCR inspection on 6/23/25, a caregiver was observed with access to children without eligible background checks. As a result of the deficiency, an administrative penalty is recommended per HRC 42.078(a-2).
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jun 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a CCR inspection on 6/23/25, a caregiver was observed with access to children without eligible background checks. As a result of the deficiency, an administrative penalty is recommended per HRC 42.078(a-2).
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jun 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a CCR inspection on 6/23/25, a caregiver was observed with access to children without eligible background checks. As a result of the deficiency, an administrative penalty is recommended per HRC 42.078(a-2).
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jun 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During a CCR inspection on 6/23/25, a caregiver was observed with access to children without eligible background checks. As a result of the deficiency, an administrative penalty is recommended per HRC 42.078(a-2).
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jun 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2024
Sep 16, 2024 to Sep 16, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
2023
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an cleared background check.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file. The last documented inspection was conducted in Decemeber 2021.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an cleared background check.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file. The last documented inspection was conducted in Decemeber 2021.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an cleared background check.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file. The last documented inspection was conducted in Decemeber 2021.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were present without an cleared background check.
  Corrected Oct 23, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  The operation does not have a current fire inspection on file. The last documented inspection was conducted in Decemeber 2021.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2023, verified Oct 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions have not been updated since the inital enrollment information.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  2 of 10 children's files are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions have not been updated since the inital enrollment information.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  2 of 10 children's files are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  2 of 10 children's files are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions have not been updated since the inital enrollment information.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(2).
Nov 2, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  Infant feeding instructions have not been updated since the inital enrollment information.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  2 of 10 children's files are missing the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 7, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
2021
Dec 8, 2021 to Dec 8, 20214 inspections
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- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
Dec 2, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant room 122 did not have adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  I observed an infant sitting in a feeding table without the safety strap.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Dec 2, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant room 122 did not have adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  I observed an infant sitting in a feeding table without the safety strap.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Dec 2, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant room 122 did not have adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  I observed an infant sitting in a feeding table without the safety strap.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Dec 2, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 3, 2022, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant room 122 did not have adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  I observed an infant sitting in a feeding table without the safety strap.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.

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