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Michelle's Daycare-Preschool

1256 N MECHANIC ST, El Campo, TX 77437-2614

Operation number:
1559536
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wharton
Capacity:
51
License effective:
January 30, 2015
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9793580596
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 22 available inspections for Michelle's Daycare-Preschool from February 3, 2022 through November 7, 2025.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 21, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Seven later inspections, from January 31, 2025 through November 7, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77437

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.34

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.63

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not complete form 7239 Licensing incident/illness report when a child?s finger was shut in the door, sustaining an injury.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not replace a missing door handle.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver with 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months, putting the room over ratio by one infant.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 children did not have immunization records on file at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants under the age of 12 months did not have monthly feeding schedules that had been updated within the last 30 days.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent 2936 from inspection conducted on 2/15/22 was not posted. This was corrected when the form was printed and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have proof of training being obtained in the required topics between training year February 2021-February 2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Round barrel play structure has 3 large long cracks on top. The plastic is rotted from the sun and weather exposure.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver thought she had 11 children, but there were only 10 children present at the time.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One 18 month old child was sitting in a high chair and was not strapped in using the straps.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver present during the inspection did not have a background check. Note: Background check was submitted during inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During inspection walk through 3 caregivers could not determine the age of the youngest child in the room.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)