The Preferred Preschool
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
41 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 15, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- The Preferred Preschool
- License number
- 1716279
- Location
- 1615 OATES DR, Mesquite, TX 75150
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 47.0/100
- Inspection record
- 41 inspections, last inspected January 15, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
68
Total Violations
Jan 15, 2026
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (68)
Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15
Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15
Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15
Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-17
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-15
The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11
Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26
Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26
The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26
Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-30
Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-13
Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-28
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-01
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Preferred Preschool's safety grade?
The Preferred Preschool has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 47.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Preferred Preschool have?
The Preferred Preschool has 68 total violations on record, including 40 critical, 28 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Preferred Preschool last inspected?
The Preferred Preschool was last inspected on January 15, 2026.