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Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

516 E SAINT MARYS ST, Mathis, TX 78368-2646

Operation number:
1546543- 9871
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
San Patricio
Capacity:
75
License effective:
August 28, 2014
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3615626919
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy from October 26, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved child guidance.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in San Patricio County

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.41

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)