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Methodist Day School

4545 WILDCAT DR, Portland, TX 78374-2910

Operation number:
839376
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
San Patricio
Capacity:
98
License effective:
July 7, 2004
Hours:
07:15 AM-04:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3616438093
Email:
mds@fumcportlandtx.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 11 available inspections for Methodist Day School from April 26, 2022 through May 6, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from February 26, 2026 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78374

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.18
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

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: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)