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Methodist Day School

4 critical findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 23, 2026.

4545 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 78374 · (361) 643-8093

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 23, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2004. Full Permit

Practical7:15a–4:15pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · 98 places

Texas HHSC operation #839376 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditedyes
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Feb 26, 2026 to May 6, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
- Feb 26, 2026 inspection
Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment when a video was recorded of a child using her personal cell phone and posted on her social media.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment when a video was recorded of a child using her personal cell phone and posted on her social media.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment when a video was recorded of a child using her personal cell phone and posted on her social media.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  A caregiver did not use good judgment when a video was recorded of a child using her personal cell phone and posted on her social media.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
Jan 23, 2025 to Dec 16, 20258 inspections
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- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
- Jan 23, 2025 inspection
2024
Mar 19, 2024 to Mar 19, 20244 inspections
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- Mar 19, 2024 inspection
- Mar 19, 2024 inspection
- Mar 19, 2024 inspection
- Mar 19, 2024 inspection

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 5, 2023 to Apr 5, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
- Apr 5, 2023 inspection
2022
Nov 30, 2022 to Dec 1, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Dec 1, 2022 inspection
- Nov 30, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 30, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 30, 2022 self-reported incident
- Nov 30, 2022 self-reported incident
Apr 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  An individual was present in a classroom, with supervised access to children, who did not have an initial background check and is required to do so as they are regularly and frequently present at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
Apr 26, 2022Inspection
No findings
Apr 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  An individual was present in a classroom, with supervised access to children, who did not have an initial background check and is required to do so as they are regularly and frequently present at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
Apr 26, 2022 to Apr 26, 20222 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
Apr 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  An individual was present in a classroom, with supervised access to children, who did not have an initial background check and is required to do so as they are regularly and frequently present at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
Apr 26, 2022Inspection
No findings
Apr 26, 2022Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  An individual was present in a classroom, with supervised access to children, who did not have an initial background check and is required to do so as they are regularly and frequently present at the operation.
  Corrected Apr 26, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).

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