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Moody Methodist Day School

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 16, 2024.

2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX 77551 · (409) 744-5845

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsGalveston licensed centers, n=15

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: May 16, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 20

87% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1985Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 300

Texas HHSC operation #64072 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
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.

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2026
May 6, 2026 to May 6, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
2025
May 7, 2025 to Aug 6, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 7, 2025 inspection
- May 7, 2025 inspection
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- May 7, 2025 inspection
2024
Oct 16, 2024 to Oct 16, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 16, 2024 inspection
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- Oct 16, 2024 inspection
May 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 4/20/2024.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
May 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 4/20/2024.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
May 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 4/20/2024.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
May 16, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 4/20/2024.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the child s ability to swim without assistance documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
  Ten children files out of ten reviewed is missing the special needs documentation required by the new admission forms.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 19, 2023 to May 17, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 17, 2023 inspection
- May 17, 2023 inspection
- May 17, 2023 inspection
- May 17, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to get the new playground equipment inspected before the equipment was used.
  Corrected May 11, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to get the new playground equipment inspected before the equipment was used.
  Corrected May 11, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to get the new playground equipment inspected before the equipment was used.
  Corrected May 11, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Apr 17, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to get the new playground equipment inspected before the equipment was used.
  Corrected May 11, 2023, verified May 17, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
2022
Nov 2, 2022 to Nov 2, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation was not allowing parents to visit the operation anytime of the day.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(b)(1).
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation was not allowing parents to visit the operation anytime of the day.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(b)(1).
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation was not allowing parents to visit the operation anytime of the day.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(b)(1).
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
  Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation was not allowing parents to visit the operation anytime of the day.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2022, verified Dec 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(b)(1).
May 23, 2022 to May 23, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 inspection
- May 23, 2022 inspection

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