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First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool

129 W HUTCHISON ST, San Marcos, TX 78666-5616

Operation number:
503561
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hays
Capacity:
91
License effective:
April 18, 1994
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5123963236
Email:
dsadirector@fumcsm.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 26 available inspections for First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool from November 30, 2021 through August 10, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 23, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

Five later inspections, from June 4, 2025 through August 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78666

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.35
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.32

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was found that an infant was laid down in their crib with an iPad equipped with a shoulder strap that presented a choking hazard.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was found that a child was left alone in a classroom during the transition to the outdoor play area.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children with diagnosed food allergy plans did not have a complete food allergy plan in file as parent signatures were missing on the plan.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not documented emergency drills since August 2022.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver used prohibited punishment when they took a child to the infant room and attempted to strap the child into a chair.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that a child was placed in an unlocked room without a caregiver. The caregiver remained on the outside of the closed door.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present at the operation without an eligble background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximaely three to four minutes.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)