First Methodist Preschool

208 N KAUFMAN ST, Mexia, TX 76667Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

33 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 27, 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 1, 2026

Provider
First Methodist Preschool
License number
156577
Location
208 N KAUFMAN ST, Mexia, TX 76667
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 5.9/100
Inspection record
33 inspections, last inspected February 27, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor5.9 / 100
Health0/100
Safety18/100
Staffing3/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

50

Total Violations

Feb 27, 2026

Last Inspection

100

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (50)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(7)Feb 24, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(7)Feb 24, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 4, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(4)Feb 4, 2026

Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Feb 4, 2026

The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 4, 2026

One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4815(a)(3)Feb 4, 2026

There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4815(a)(3)Feb 4, 2026

There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 4, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(4)Feb 4, 2026

Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Feb 4, 2026

The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 4, 2026

One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4815(a)(3)Feb 4, 2026

There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 4, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(4)Feb 4, 2026

Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Feb 4, 2026

The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 4, 2026

One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Feb 26, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Feb 26, 2025

The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-12

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 26, 2025

Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Feb 26, 2025

One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Feb 26, 2025

The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Feb 26, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Feb 26, 2025

One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 26, 2025

Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Feb 26, 2025

One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Feb 26, 2025

The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Feb 26, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Feb 26, 2025

Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Feb 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Feb 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-05

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Feb 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 12, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 12, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Dec 12, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(5)Apr 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 3, 2024

The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 3, 2024

The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Apr 3, 2024

The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(5)Apr 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(5)Apr 3, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 28, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Sep 28, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 28, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 28, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Sep 28, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Sep 28, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 1, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Methodist Preschool's safety grade?

First Methodist Preschool has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 5.9 out of 100.

How many violations does First Methodist Preschool have?

First Methodist Preschool has 50 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was First Methodist Preschool last inspected?

First Methodist Preschool was last inspected on February 27, 2026.

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