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Trinity Baptist Preschool

12 critical, 16 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 22, 2025.

1506 W Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528 · (254) 248-0041

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings12 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 12 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 22, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2012Full Permit

Practical7:20a–5:15pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 100

Texas HHSC operation #1360428 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
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Skill classesNot listed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Feb 3, 2026 to Feb 3, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
- Feb 3, 2026 inspection
2025
Apr 25, 2025 to Jun 12, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Jun 12, 2025 inspection
- Apr 25, 2025 inspection
- Apr 25, 2025 inspection
- Apr 25, 2025 inspection
- Apr 25, 2025 inspection
Apr 22, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when an infant was placed in a crib as a form of punishment for behavior.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one employee did not demonstrate good judgement when they tapped a child on the head with the child's shoe.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 22, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one employee did not demonstrate good judgement when they tapped a child on the head with the child's shoe.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when an infant was placed in a crib as a form of punishment for behavior.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Apr 22, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one employee did not demonstrate good judgement when they tapped a child on the head with the child's shoe.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when an infant was placed in a crib as a form of punishment for behavior.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Apr 22, 2025Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when an infant was placed in a crib as a form of punishment for behavior.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one employee did not demonstrate good judgement when they tapped a child on the head with the child's shoe.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 12, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Apr 8, 2025 to Apr 8, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 8, 2025 inspection
- Apr 8, 2025 inspection
- Apr 8, 2025 inspection
- Apr 8, 2025 inspection
Mar 26, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were 4 infants observed in highchairs without safety restraits buckled. The infants were buckled in during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were 4 infants observed in highchairs without safety restraits buckled. The infants were buckled in during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were 4 infants observed in highchairs without safety restraits buckled. The infants were buckled in during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  There were 4 infants observed in highchairs without safety restraits buckled. The infants were buckled in during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2025, verified Apr 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
2024
Oct 8, 2024 to Nov 21, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Nov 21, 2024 inspection
- Oct 8, 2024 inspection
- Oct 8, 2024 inspection
- Oct 8, 2024 inspection
- Oct 8, 2024 inspection
Oct 1, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgement when trimming an infant's nails too short.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 1, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgement when trimming an infant's nails too short.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 1, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgement when trimming an infant's nails too short.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 1, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver did not use good judgement when trimming an infant's nails too short.
  Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified Nov 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jun 6, 2024 to Jun 6, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 6, 2024 inspection
- Jun 6, 2024 inspection
- Jun 6, 2024 inspection
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May 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sink was observed being used to rinse eating utentils and plates.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  One caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  One caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing their gloves.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
May 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  One caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing their gloves.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  One caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sink was observed being used to rinse eating utentils and plates.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
May 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sink was observed being used to rinse eating utentils and plates.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  One caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  One caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing their gloves.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
May 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  One caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing their gloves.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  One caregiver did not sanitize the diaper changing area after a diaper change.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sink was observed being used to rinse eating utentils and plates.
  Corrected May 14, 2024, verified Jun 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
Jan 9, 2024 to Jan 11, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 11, 2024 inspection
- Jan 9, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 9, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 9, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jan 9, 2024 complaint investigation

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 15, 2023 to May 24, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 24, 2023 inspection
- May 24, 2023 inspection
- May 24, 2023 inspection
- May 24, 2023 inspection
- May 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- May 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- May 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- May 15, 2023 self-reported incident
2022
Oct 5, 2022 to Oct 5, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 5, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 5, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 5, 2022 complaint investigation
- Oct 5, 2022 complaint investigation
Aug 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  There was not a current fire inspection completed.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2022, verified Aug 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two of five caregivers were lacking the annual training hours required. Training certificates for the new training year were observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Aug 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  There was not a current fire inspection completed.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2022, verified Aug 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two of five caregivers were lacking the annual training hours required. Training certificates for the new training year were observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Aug 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two of five caregivers were lacking the annual training hours required. Training certificates for the new training year were observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  There was not a current fire inspection completed.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2022, verified Aug 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Aug 16, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Two of five caregivers were lacking the annual training hours required. Training certificates for the new training year were observed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  There was not a current fire inspection completed.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2022, verified Aug 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
2021
Sep 20, 2021 to Sep 20, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection
- Sep 20, 2021 inspection

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