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First United Methodist Preschool

1201 LAVACA ST, Austin, TX 78701-1831

Operation number:
112708
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
85
License effective:
August 2, 2001
Hours:
08:15 AM-02:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124785709
Email:
preschool@fumcaustin.org

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 14 available inspections for First United Methodist Preschool from November 4, 2021 through September 18, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 25, 2024 and involved recordkeeping.

Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from December 1, 2024 through September 18, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 10 local median in Austin

Compared to 465 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.93
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.69

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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Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the eight children's files reviewed, one child did not have record of a health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The CPSC form on file was outdated, and there was no formal documentation of infant feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Official code
746.801(18)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was not properly supervising a child in care.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One staff member was present, in a classroom, with an ineligible backgroundc check notification.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
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
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Activity plans were not posted or were out of date in multiple classrooms.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The playground maintenance checklist was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
8 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff members need up to date training records for CPR/First Aid.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director needs training in medication administration.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One staff member was present and in a classroom without a background check eligibilty notification.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
An updated drill log was not available during the inspection to show that fire drills and shelter drill have been conducted for the month.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
8 children's files were reviewed. Two allergy action plans need parent signatures.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
8 staff files were reviewed. 2 staff need trainig in food allergies. 6 staff need training in hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)