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First Methodist Church Preschool

422 S MAGNOLIA ST, Palestine, TX 75801-3532

Operation number:
905924
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Anderson
Capacity:
75
License effective:
March 3, 2009
Hours:
07:45 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037292710
Email:
preschool4you@yahoo.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 16 available inspections for First Methodist Church Preschool from September 29, 2021 through May 18, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on March 3, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from May 12, 2026 through May 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 16 local median in Palestine

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product certification has not been completed. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed up and filled the form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
While reviewing children's files, 5 children did not have a health care statement from a health care professional.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
While reviewing the operational policy, the parent's rights information was not in it and there was not an acknowledgment that the parents had received the information. This was corrected when the operation added the information to the handbook and sent it out via BrightWheel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
While observing diaper changes in a classroom, the caregiver did not ensure that the child's hands was washed after the diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands after being asked by CCR.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
11/8/21 - At the follow-up inspection the loose-fill does not measure 6 inches at the slide exits or swings. During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy did not include the information of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policy did not include the information for the operations emergency preparedness plan.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation has not submitted the director or pastor as a controlling person and the active controlling persons are no longer involved with the operation.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Official code
746.305(a)(7)