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4th and Elms Cornerstone Christian Preschool

400 ELM ST, Sweetwater, TX 79556-4533

Operation number:
877707
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nolan
Capacity:
95
License effective:
January 30, 2008
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3252351500
Email:
msthbaker@yahoo.com

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 nine available inspections for 4th and Elms Cornerstone Christian Preschool from September 15, 2021 through December 9, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 8, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

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
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 79556

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
31%

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last documented fire drill was for November of 2024. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by conducting a fire drill.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection 10 children records were audited. 4 of the 10 files were missing various items to include health statements or current immunization records.
Correction deadline
May 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection 10 personnel records were audited. 3 of the 10 did not have a current high school diploma or GED available for review.
Correction deadline
May 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
2 classrooms were observed to have cleaning supplies in lower cabinets that were accessible to children. There were children observed in the classrooms. This was corrected at inspection by moving cleaning supplies to a higher shelf that was out of reach of the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The chainlink fence on the turf playground was observed to be loose and rolling up from the concrete barrier causing a possible entrapment hazard to children in care.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Upon review of personnel files, it was observed that 2 caregiver files were lacking required annual trainings.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Upon review of children's records, it was observed that 2 children files were lacking health statements.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)