First United Methodist Church

Licensed Center in CLIFTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 1, 1985

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 303 AVENUE E North P.O. Box 529, CLIFTON, TX 76634
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 1, 1985
Operation number: 173802
Licensed capacity: 73 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,760
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	May 4, 2022 – July 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	3
Medium	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 17, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

Based on the information obtained, it was determined a child was unaccounted for and a caregiver was unable to locate the child. The child was located nappiing in the school age classroom and was alone for approximately 6 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 675 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee RequiredRisk level: Medium High

There were 3 caregivers present and all the caregivers were observed supervising a group of children. There was not another caregiver observed in the building during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 5, 20263 citations recorded3 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 589 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 20242 citations recorded2 of 413 standards cited at this visit

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 12, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 840 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 27, 20232 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High

Based on evidence obtained from the investigation it was determined a caregiver would lose her patience often and speak with a harsh tone to the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not PresentRisk level: High

Based on the evidence obtained through the investigation, it was determined a caregiver would cry and become emotional in front of the children in care. The caregiver's behavior happened frequently and became concerning to other staff members.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 17, 20233 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High

It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

It was determined that the Director was informed of two incidents where children were being forced to nap and the Director did not report to Child Care Regulation until the 2nd incident occurred.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium

Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 412 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 787 standards cited at this visit

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