First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool
First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, TX, licensed for up to 92 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 11 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 25 centers in San Marcos and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.
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It was found that an infant was laid down in their crib with an iPad equipped with a shoulder strap that presented a choking hazard.
It was found that a child was left alone in a classroom during the transition to the outdoor play area.
Three children with diagnosed food allergy plans did not have a complete food allergy plan in file as parent signatures were missing on the plan.
The operation has not documented emergency drills since August 2022.
During the investigation it was found that a child was placed in an unlocked room without a caregiver. The caregiver remained on the outside of the closed door.
Caregiver used prohibited punishment when they took a child to the infant room and attempted to strap the child into a chair.
A caregiver was present at the operation without an eligble background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation.
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximaely three to four minutes.
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient.
About this center
Common questions
Does First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool’s hours?
7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 23, 2025: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool compare with other daycares in San Marcos?
It is #15 of 25 centers in San Marcos by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool last inspected?
Aug 10, 2026. No violations were found 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 503561 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.