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Methodist Day School

201 S 4th St, Wills Point, TX 75169 · Van Zandt County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#11 of 13 centers in Van Zandt County
3High risk
2Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
At the inspection, the fire inspection is dated 5/30/25 and has expired.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
MediumOct 11, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the inspection, two out of seven children's records reviewed did not have updated immunizations records.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
MediumOct 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
At the inspection, the operational policy did not include the procedures for including services for special needs children.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2023
Medium HighNov 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023
MediumNov 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the inspection, 1 out of 8 children's immunizations records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
HighDec 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The current fire inspection has expired and is dated 10/1/2020.
Correction verified Dec 22, 2021
MediumDec 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not have healthcare provider statement.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
Medium HighDec 6, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The current gas inspection is expired and is dated 10/1/2019.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
MediumDec 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
4 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not have an immunization record or needed an updated record.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
HighDec 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
1 out of 8 children's records reviewed at the inspection did not include the emergency care authorization information.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity110 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 11, 1987
DirectorAmanda Crawford
Phone9038732217
State operation #200846

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.