First United Methodist Day School
800 W 5TH ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76102 3501Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Texas's licensing baseline. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation746.1301(a)(1)(A)
- Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements746.901(2)
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering746.3417(3)
Jun 23, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- AP Background Check Results - Must Receive Notification Prior to Allowing Subject to Be Present at Your Operation745.641
Nov 3, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal746.5101(b)
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