Texas records · DALLAS County · MESQUITE

The Preferred Preschool

Licensed Center in MESQUITE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 15, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1615 OATES DR, MESQUITE, TX 75150 1323
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 15, 2021
Operation number: 1716279
Licensed capacity: 100 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,311
Citations recorded	17
Record covers	December 2, 2021 – January 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	6
Medium	5
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 155 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 16, 20253 citations recorded3 of 890 standards cited at this visit

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low

Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification PosterRisk level: Medium Low

The operation does not have the required posting at the center.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigationRisk level: High

This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 572 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 20242 citations recorded2 of 693 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on February 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).

Correction verified by the state on April 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 566 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 20, 20222 citations recorded2 of 235 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredRisk level: Medium

Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.

Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2022.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.

Correction verified by the state on July 6, 2022.

InspectionJune 7, 20225 citations recorded5 of 638 standards cited at this visit

746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - LicensingRisk level: Medium

Children records were not available for review during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2022.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022.

ReportJanuary 24, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a transport incident that placed children in care at risk.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to notify parents of a transport incident that placed children a t risk.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 13, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 2, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 548 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.