Methodist Day School
Methodist Day School is a licensed child care center in Wills Point, TX, licensed for up to 110 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 13 centers in Van Zandt County and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the inspection, the fire inspection is dated 5/30/25 and has expired.
At the inspection, two out of seven children's records reviewed did not have updated immunizations records.
At the inspection, the operational policy did not include the procedures for including services for special needs children.
At the inspection, grass was growing in the loose-fill area of both playgrounds with climbing equipment and did not measure 6 inches deep at the slide exits.
At the inspection, 1 out of 8 children's immunizations records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
The current fire inspection has expired and is dated 10/1/2020.
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not have healthcare provider statement.
The current gas inspection is expired and is dated 10/1/2019.
4 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not have an immunization record or needed an updated record.
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not include the emergency care authorization information.
About this center
Common questions
Does Methodist Day School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Methodist Day School’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Methodist Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Methodist Day School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Methodist Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Wills Point, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Methodist Day School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 9, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Methodist Day School compare with other daycares in Van Zandt County?
It is #11 of 13 centers in Van Zandt County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Methodist Day School last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 200846 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.