First Methodist Preschool

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Mexia / Limestone / 76667
Street address: 208 N Kaufman St
Phone: (254) 562-7822
Capacity: 100
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 17, 1986
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 11 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 9, 2026.

The same records list 16 cited deficiencies dated April 3, 2024 to April 2, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 5 Medium High, 8 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 16 cited deficiencies for First Methodist Preschool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 8 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 11 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	5
Medium	8
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-04-02 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.

Corrected at inspection

2026-04-02 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High

Children Handwashing Before Eating

A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-02

2026-02-24 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High

Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-24

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2026-04-02 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-02. Correction verified: 2026-04-09.
A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.
2026-04-02 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.
2026-02-24 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: 2026-02-27.
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
2026-02-04 · 746.2431(4) · Medium
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-11. Correction verified: 2026-02-10.
Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.
2026-02-04 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.
2026-02-04 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-04. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
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.
2026-02-04 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: 2026-02-10.
One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
2026-02-04 · 746.4815(a)(3) · Medium Low
Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Swings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-11. Correction verified: 2026-02-24.
There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.
2025-02-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-20.
Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.
2025-02-26 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-01. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
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.
2025-02-26 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-12. Correction verified: 2025-03-11.
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.
2025-02-26 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: 2025-03-11.
One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.
2025-02-10 · 746.305(a)(3) · Medium High
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: 2025-03-04.
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.
2024-12-12 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-03. Correction verified: 2025-01-06.
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.
2024-04-03 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-10. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.
2024-04-03 · 746.2431(5) · Medium
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-09-28 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
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.
2022-09-28 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-28. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
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.
2021-11-01 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=97761

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.