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First United Methodist Day School and Afterschool

129 W Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666 · Hays County
Accepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#15 of 25 centers in San Marcos
6High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 20 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Other standards2
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 23, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
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.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
HighDec 12, 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)
It was found that a child was left alone in a classroom during the transition to the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
Medium HighNov 16, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
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.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
MediumDec 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation has not documented emergency drills since August 2022.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2023
HighOct 10, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighOct 10, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(6)
Caregiver used prohibited punishment when they took a child to the infant room and attempted to strap the child into a chair.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighJan 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present at the operation without an eligble background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
HighNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unattended in the classroom for approximaely three to four minutes.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
Medium HighNov 30, 2021Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was reviewed and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity92 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 18, 1994
DirectorGwendolyn Burton
Phone5123963236
State operation #503561

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.

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 503561 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.