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Independent Preschool

3401 SNYDER SHOPPING CTR, Snyder, TX 79549-4613

Operation number:
1806955
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Scurry
Capacity:
47
License effective:
April 17, 2025
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3254360273
Email:
independent.pre2024@gmail.com
Website:
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 13 available inspections for Independent Preschool from December 3, 2024 through May 19, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved supervision.

Two later inspections, from April 29, 2026 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

10 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.92
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
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: Other violations
Report finding
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)