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Methodist Readiness School

1031 Se Loop 456, Jacksonville, TX 75766 · Cherokee County
Accepts child care subsidies

Methodist Readiness School is a licensed child care center in Jacksonville, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (7 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Jacksonville and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 6 centers in Jacksonville
11High risk
4Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 29 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision7
Other standards3
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications1
Building & playground safety1
Background checks1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 29, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. There was a child unsupervised for 5 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2025
Medium HighDec 31, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Janitorial duties §746.1203(3)(C)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was vacuuming while children were in care resulting in an injury of a child.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
While reviewing caregivers training records, 3 employees did not have training in Abuse/Neglect.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024
HighAug 29, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and was found deficient. 3 children were unsupervised after they wandered to a different area of the operation.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
HighFeb 27, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was seen walking out of their classroom alone after the other students left about a minute prior.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighNov 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
During a review of the files, it was observed the operation has only completed one lock down drill for the year and no severe weather drill.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2023
Medium HighJun 7, 2023Found during an investigationBackground checks
Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees §746.305(a)(5)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report a caregiver who was arrested to licensing in the appropriate time frame.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
HighJun 2, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. The operation failed to inform the parents of a situation leaving their children at risk by leaving them on the playground without a caregiver.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
HighJun 2, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation left 4 children on the playground without a caregiver and was unsupervised for 5 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
MediumJun 2, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
HighJun 2, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a situation to Child Care Regulation when 4 children were left on the playground without a caregiver.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
HighMar 15, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in the hallway for about 3 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2023
HighFeb 21, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The child was able to get out of the caregiver’s supervision and wonder off to another playground.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2023
MediumDec 15, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not complete or share an incident report with a parent when a child was seen by medical personnel due to a head injury.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During a walk through of the center, a classroom did not have enough lighting in the room during nap time. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 7, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-report allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment while in the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
HighOct 7, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-report allegations and found to be deficient. A child was found in their classroom alone for an unknown amount of time. This was soon corrected.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
During the inspection I observed snack time, and the children sitting in toddler bucket seats. None of the children were strapped into their seats.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2021
HighNov 8, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation video footage was observed showing a caregiver swatting at the hands of a child.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 25, 2007
DirectorFernanda Garcia
Phone9035867756
State operation #872719

Common questions

Does Methodist Readiness School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Methodist Readiness School’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Methodist Readiness School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Methodist Readiness School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Methodist Readiness School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Jacksonville, 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 Readiness School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 29, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Methodist Readiness School compare with other daycares in Jacksonville?

It is #5 of 6 centers in Jacksonville by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Methodist Readiness School last inspected?

Jan 7, 2026. No violations were found 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 872719 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.