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Childcare center · Mexia, TX
First Methodist Preschool
A licensed child care center in Mexia, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 208 N KAUFMAN ST, Mexia, TX 76667
County: Limestone County
Phone: (254) 562-7822
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 100 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 156577
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 17, 1986
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 11 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 5, Medium 8, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from September 28, 2022 to April 9, 2026, newest first: 18 visits and 18 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
April 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2026 · Correction verified: April 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.
February 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2026 · Correction verified: February 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
February 4, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4815(a)(3) - Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Swings
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 18, 2026 · Correction verified: February 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2026 · Correction verified: February 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 18, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 26, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
February 26, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 12, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 10, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2025 · Correction verified: March 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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 activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 3, 2025 · Correction verified: January 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 3, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.