First United Methodist Church

303 AVENUE E North P.O. Box 529, Clifton, TX 76634 · Bosque County

24cited violations

16serious

50inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 73
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Tina Beale
Phone: (254) 675-7722
Regulated since: Nov 1, 1985
HHSC IDs: Operation 98617 · number 173802
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 6
Discipline & child guidance 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	8	Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2)
2024	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (4)
2023	10	8	Records & paperwork (2), Other (8)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 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 activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 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 activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-24. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
HHSC inspection history
May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
- Other Serious
  It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child's hand roughly causing it to become red.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
- Other Serious
  It was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper arm.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the preponderance of information, it was determined the operation did not report allegations of prohibited punishment.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver was observed wiping a child's nose and was observed to not have washed their hands afterwards.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child was observed to have had their diaper change and the child did not have their hands washed afterwards.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3703(a) — People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
- Other Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3703(a) — People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Other
  Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  It was determined a caregiver did not intervene when she witnessed another caregiver forcing children to sleep.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Other
  Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determined children were being forced to sleep during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for First United Methodist Church, 303 AVENUE E North P.O. Box 529, Clifton, TX 76634 (operation ID 98617, operation number 173802), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.