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At a Glance
Trust Score
Based on comprehensive analysis of reviews, safety records, and operations.
About First United Methodist Church, Mesquite
First United Methodist Academy Kids
Academy Kids Mesquite is a licensed childcare center and ministry of First United Methodist Church. We provide a structured environment that focuses on the individual social, emotional, and cognitive development of every child. Our program stands apart from traditional daycare by integrating a faith-based curriculum with specialized instruction in Spanish and Sign Language. Our daily routine includes school readiness skills, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor play. We utilize the Frog Street Press curriculum to ensure high-quality early education and maintain a schedule that aligns with the Mesquite Independent School District calendar. Safety is a priority, with key-coded entrances to the building and a faculty that is CPR certified and background-checked. We are also able to accommodate onsite therapy needs in a private setting.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
They have a "thrift" store 2 days a week that is way overpriced. I'm confused why you aren't helping people by having lower prices of donated items. Is $8 dollars a glass thrift prices?
Ist Saturday sale each month. Good bargains and great folks.
I am so thankful they are on you tube. It allows my mom and I to watch our home church every week even though mom is bed bound.
I definitely love this pastor and the congregation! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. You are missing out if you have not scheduled a coffee meeting with our pastor. The outreach program is one of their biggest assets. I recently was in the hospital and received calls and cards from the pastor and congregation. The choir is an important part of the worship service and very enjoyable. Thank you FUMC! Randy Rhew
What a friendly congregation!! We stopped in while traveling through the area. Even the pastor stopped to greet us. The service is blended so you get hymns and praise and worship songs. I enjoyed the hymns at a livelier pace and also enjoyed the praise music. I don't think I have ever seen a guitarist in a choir robe until now.
Web Report
Aggregated insights from public records & parent discussions
Safety Record
No major news incidents or legal closures were found for this facility. State licensing records (Operation #1485586) identify a history of five self-reported incidents and nine reports or complaints as of the most recent public summaries. Individual employee reviews from 2019 contain unverified allegations of a director yelling at children and staff, though no related state enforcement actions were confirmed.
Parent Reputation
The facility has a limited public footprint with very few parent reviews available on major platforms such as Google, Yelp, or Facebook. It is recognized in local guides as a long-standing religious childcare option in Mesquite, with a reputation that appears largely tied to its affiliation with the First United Methodist Church. Available feedback is polarized, ranging from praise for the clean environment to criticism of management behavior.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews on Indeed show a divided experience, with overall ratings between 2.3 and 3.0 stars. One 2019 review from a teacher alleged that the director was verbally aggressive toward children and staff, while a caregiver from the same year described it as a 'great place to work' for a first job. Management is characterized as 'overbearing' by some former staff, though the facility is noted for its cleanliness.
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