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First Methodist Preschool

208 N KAUFMAN ST, Mexia, TX 76667-2963

Operation number:
156577
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Limestone
Capacity:
100
License effective:
March 17, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2545627822
Email:
director@firstmethodistpreschool.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 19 available inspections for First Methodist Preschool from November 1, 2021 through April 9, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved environmental health.

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
19

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in Limestone County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
1.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
54%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
59%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
4.2

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.

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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.
Correction deadline
April 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.
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)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Official code
746.2431(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An infant's hands were not washed after diapering. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and they washed the infant's hands.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.
Correction deadline
February 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.4815(a)(3) - Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Swings
Official code
746.4815(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three children needed updated immunization records, one four-year-old was missing a hearing screening, another four-year-old was missing a hearing and vision screening, and one child did not have an emergency contact on file.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days when a child in care had a seizure and required medical treatment.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone on the playground for an undetermined amount of time.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2025
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The infants' moods and daily activities were not being recorded in the Procare app. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the mood and activities sections in Procare and began using them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Official code
746.2431(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection infants/toddlers were observed eating lunch at a table without utilizing the manufacturer safety straps. This was corrected by the infants/toddlers being removed from the table.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection children were observed watching television in a room alone while caregiver was in different classroom preparing for nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver returning to the classroom with the children.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Observed a caregiver responsible for children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver leaving the operation and the director submitting the background check.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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