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Methodist Day School

PORTLAND, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity98
Hours07:15 AM-04:15 PM
Est. price$1,365/mo

Contact information

Address4545 WILDCAT DR PORTLAND TX- 78374 2910

CityPORTLAND, TX

CountySAN PATRICIO

Phone3616438093

Websitewww.fumcportlandtx.org/mds

Operating details

Hours07:15 AM-04:15 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity98

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 7, 2004

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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4545 WILDCAT DR PORTLAND TX- 78374 2910, PORTLAND, TX

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/23/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 746.12012/23/2026

    746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    A caregiver did not use good judgment when a video was recorded of a child using her personal cell phone and posted on her social media.

    Corrected 4/23/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,365/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PORTLAND, SAN PATRICIO County
  • Capacity: 98
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 22

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