# First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Clifton, TX serving ages Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 73 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 303 Avenue E North P.o. Box 529, Clifton, TX 76634 - Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 73 - License/permit: 173802 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 675-7722 - Hours: 07:15 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=98617 ## Inspection record 12 findings across 25 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-05-04 to 2026-07-02); 11 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-06-17 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-02: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: 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. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2026-01-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-15: Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required: 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. (§746.1613(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1613-a-4)) - 2026-01-05 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-02-03: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2026-01-05 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-02-03: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2026-01-05 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-02-03: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2024-11-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-11-19: Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids: A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards. (§746.3415(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3415-7)) - 2024-11-08 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-11-19: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2023-07-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children: 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. (§746.1201(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-2)) - 2023-07-27 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present: 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. (§746.3703(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-a)) - 2023-05-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2023-06-22: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: 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. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2023-05-17 — Other, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-06-22: Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep: Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime. (§746.2905(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2905-1)) - 2023-05-17 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-06-22: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety: It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep. (§746.1205(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-5)) ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 98617 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=98617 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 173802 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=173802 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-9k6b_nb4d_bwam (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=173802 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-98617 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.