Texas records · LIMESTONE County · MEXIA

First Methodist Preschool

Licensed Center in MEXIA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 17, 1986

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
208 N KAUFMAN ST, MEXIA, TX 76667 2963
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
March 17, 1986
Operation number
156577
Licensed capacity
100 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,200
Citations recorded18
Record coversSeptember 28, 2022 – April 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High3
Medium High5
Medium9
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 2, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
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 the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 4, 20265 citations recorded5 of 626 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on February 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.

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

746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's MoodRisk level: Medium
Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4815(a)(3) - Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - SwingsRisk level: Medium Low
There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 18, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 26, 20254 citations recorded4 of 700 standards cited at this visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
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 verified by the state on March 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 10, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 12, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
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 activityRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on January 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 3, 20242 citations recorded2 of 574 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of ActivitiesRisk level: Medium
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.

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

InspectionJune 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 658 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 28, 20222 citations recorded2 of 618 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
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 verified by the state on October 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on October 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.