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First United Methodist Church

303 AVENUE E North P.O. Box 529, Clifton, TX 76634

Operation number:
173802
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bosque
Capacity:
73
License effective:
November 1, 1985
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546757722
Email:
preschool@fumcclifton.org
Website:
Not listed

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 25 available inspections for First United Methodist Church from May 4, 2022 through July 2, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 24, 2026 through July 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.48
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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.

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
Official code
746.3703(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)