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The Preferred Preschool

4 critical, 12 serious, 8 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 21, 2025.

1615 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 685-5218

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 8 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 21, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2021Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 100 places

Texas HHSC operation #1716279 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jan 15, 2026 to Jan 15, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Dec 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Dec 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Dec 16, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.
  Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified Jan 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  The operation does not have the required posting at the center.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(7).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.
  Corrected Dec 17, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Jan 21, 2025 to Mar 25, 20255 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
- Mar 25, 2025 inspection
- Jan 21, 2025 inspection
Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.8411(a).
Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.8411(a).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
No findings
Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.8411(a).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
No findings
Jan 21, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
  This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.8411(a).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
No findings
2024
Aug 22, 2024 to Aug 22, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Feb 28, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).
  Corrected Apr 26, 2024, verified Apr 2, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Feb 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

Show 44 older visits, not counted above

2023
Jan 6, 2023 to Apr 19, 202312 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 9, 2023 inspection
- Jan 9, 2023 inspection
- Jan 9, 2023 inspection
- Jan 9, 2023 inspection
- Jan 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 6, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 6, 2023 complaint investigation
2022
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1309(b).
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 13, 2022. Standard 746.601(c).
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 13, 2022. Standard 746.601(c).
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 13, 2022. Standard 746.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Standard 746.901.
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 20, 2022. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Children records were not available for review during this inspection.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2022, verified Jun 13, 2022. Standard 746.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Jan 25, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
Jan 25, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
Jan 25, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
Jan 25, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 746.5617(a)(2).
Jan 24, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a transport incident that placed children in care at risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to notify parents of a transport incident that placed children a t risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Jan 24, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a transport incident that placed children in care at risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to notify parents of a transport incident that placed children a t risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Jan 24, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a transport incident that placed children in care at risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to notify parents of a transport incident that placed children a t risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Jan 24, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report to Child Care Regulation a transport incident that placed children in care at risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to notify parents of a transport incident that placed children a t risk.
  Corrected Mar 1, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Jan 13, 2022 to Jan 13, 20222 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
Jan 13, 2022 to Jan 13, 20222 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
Jan 13, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation failed to report a Communicable Illness for two staff members.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(4).
2021
Dec 2, 2021 to Dec 2, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection
- Dec 2, 2021 inspection

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