First Methodist Preschool
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
14 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 12, 2025
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
- First Methodist Preschool
- License number
- 207774
- Location
- 420 WALNUT ST, Teague, TX 75860
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 37.0/100
- Inspection record
- 14 inspections, last inspected December 12, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
40
Total Violations
Dec 12, 2025
Last Inspection
40
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (40)
A small slide set had been added to an area of the playground that did not have loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
The operation had added a geodome to the playground and the equipment did not have sufficient use zones around it. This was corrected during the inspection when the geodome was moved to different part of the playground where the use zones were sufficient.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had added a geodome to the playground and the equipment did not have sufficient use zones around it. This was corrected during the inspection when the geodome was moved to different part of the playground where the use zones were sufficient.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation had added a geodome to the playground and the equipment did not have sufficient use zones around it. This was corrected during the inspection when the geodome was moved to different part of the playground where the use zones were sufficient.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A small slide set had been added to an area of the playground that did not have loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
A small slide set had been added to an area of the playground that did not have loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
The operation had added a geodome to the playground and the equipment did not have sufficient use zones around it. This was corrected during the inspection when the geodome was moved to different part of the playground where the use zones were sufficient.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A small slide set had been added to an area of the playground that did not have loose-fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four did not have proof of education on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
The parent handbook was missing information on water activities, information on how parents will be updated when the handbook changes, and the days and months of operation, and the illness and exclusion criteria needed to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
There was medication stored for children who were no longer enrolled. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four did not have proof of education on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
The parent handbook was missing information on water activities, information on how parents will be updated when the handbook changes, and the days and months of operation, and the illness and exclusion criteria needed to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
There was medication stored for children who were no longer enrolled. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook was missing information on water activities, information on how parents will be updated when the handbook changes, and the days and months of operation, and the illness and exclusion criteria needed to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
There was medication stored for children who were no longer enrolled. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four did not have proof of education on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
There was medication stored for children who were no longer enrolled. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook was missing information on water activities, information on how parents will be updated when the handbook changes, and the days and months of operation, and the illness and exclusion criteria needed to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four did not have proof of education on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-26
Testing of the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers was not recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no fire drill recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no fire drill recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Testing of the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers was not recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Testing of the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers was not recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no fire drill recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Testing of the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguishers was not recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the detectors and fire extinguishers were checked.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no fire drill recorded for November. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies were missing policies for parent visits, procedures for children with special needs, promotion of physical activity, the exterme weather criteria that the operation uses to determine wether or not children will go out to play, and a plan for physical activity to take place indoors if weather prohibits outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01
The gravel underneath the slide exits had been displaced by children using the slides, and had not been raked back to the proper depth. This was corrected at inspection when the director raked the gravel back into place.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The gravel underneath the slide exits had been displaced by children using the slides, and had not been raked back to the proper depth. This was corrected at inspection when the director raked the gravel back into place.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies were missing policies for parent visits, procedures for children with special needs, promotion of physical activity, the exterme weather criteria that the operation uses to determine wether or not children will go out to play, and a plan for physical activity to take place indoors if weather prohibits outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01
The operational policies were missing policies for parent visits, procedures for children with special needs, promotion of physical activity, the exterme weather criteria that the operation uses to determine wether or not children will go out to play, and a plan for physical activity to take place indoors if weather prohibits outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01
The gravel underneath the slide exits had been displaced by children using the slides, and had not been raked back to the proper depth. This was corrected at inspection when the director raked the gravel back into place.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies were missing policies for parent visits, procedures for children with special needs, promotion of physical activity, the exterme weather criteria that the operation uses to determine wether or not children will go out to play, and a plan for physical activity to take place indoors if weather prohibits outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01
The gravel underneath the slide exits had been displaced by children using the slides, and had not been raked back to the proper depth. This was corrected at inspection when the director raked the gravel back into place.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two classrooms were observed watching television during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers turning the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two classrooms were observed watching television during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers turning the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two classrooms were observed watching television during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers turning the television off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two classrooms were observed watching television during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers turning the television off.
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 37.0 out of 100.
How many violations does First Methodist Preschool have?
First Methodist Preschool has 40 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was First Methodist Preschool last inspected?
First Methodist Preschool was last inspected on December 12, 2025.