West University United Methodist School
West University United Methodist School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 225 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.
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A caregiver was observed with a group of 8 children ages 14-18 months old. The caregiver did not have an eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was removed from the class during this inspection.
An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.
Two staff members who care for children under 24 months need training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). -Understanding early childhood brain development.
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during this inspection.
Based on the information obtained during the course of this investigation, it was determined the operation had not conducted for monthly fire drills for the 2022-2023 school year.
Based on the information obtained during the course of this investigation, it was determined the operation had not conducted a sheltering drill for severe weather for the 2022-2023 school year.
Based on the information obtained during the course of this investigation, it was determined the operation had not conducted a lock down drill for the 2022-2023 school year.
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: One child needed an updated immunization record. One child needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician.
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: One child needed an updated immunization record. One child needed a food allergy and special needs statement. One child needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician.
One caregiver was observed caring for a group of nine children ages 18 months-2 years old. The caregiver did not have an active background check. One caregiver was observed caring for a 18 children ages 4-5 years old. The caregiver did not have an active background check.
About this center
Common questions
Does West University United Methodist School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are West University United Methodist School’s hours?
9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does West University United Methodist School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does West University United Methodist School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask West University United Methodist School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has West University United Methodist School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does West University United Methodist School compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was West University United Methodist School last inspected?
Aug 27, 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 63895 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.