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Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 8, 2026.

516 E Saint Marys St, Mathis, TX 78368 · (361) 562-6919

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 12 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: May 8, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 75

Texas HHSC operation #1546543- 9871 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
May 8, 2026 to Jun 18, 20265 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- May 8, 2026 inspection
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 8, 2026Inspection
No findings
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 8, 2026Inspection
No findings
May 8, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
Apr 23, 2026 to May 8, 20265 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
2025
May 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 19, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified May 30, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
2024
Jun 4, 2024 to Dec 26, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 4, 2024 inspection
- Jun 4, 2024 inspection
- Jun 4, 2024 inspection
- Jun 4, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 6, 2023 to Dec 8, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 6, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 32 older visits, not counted above

Feb 14, 2023 to Aug 28, 202312 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 28, 2023 inspection
- Aug 28, 2023 inspection
- Aug 28, 2023 inspection
- Aug 28, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Mar 24, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
- Feb 14, 2023 inspection
Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 10, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2023, verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Jan 25, 2023 to Jan 25, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 25, 2023 inspection
- Jan 25, 2023 inspection
- Jan 25, 2023 inspection
- Jan 25, 2023 inspection
Jan 23, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 23, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(4).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2022
Oct 25, 2022 to Oct 25, 20224 inspections
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2021
Oct 26, 2021 to Oct 26, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection
- Oct 26, 2021 inspection

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