First Methodist Church Preschool, Palestine TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Serious findings on record

4 serious findings across 9 visits. Most recent serious finding: Mar 3, 2026. Latest visit May 18, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings0 · Texas median 1

54% of Texas licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings4 · Texas median 2

74% of Texas licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Mar 3, 2026InspectionSeriousChildren's products not certifiedTexas: Children's Products- Annual Certification · MediumCorrected during the visit

“The children's product certification has not been completed.”Texas HHSC inspector, Mar 3, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Apr 1, 2025InspectionSeriousWritten Operational Policies - Parent RightsTexas: Medium+ 1 more finding from this visit: health statement on file within 1 week of…Corrected during the visit

Apr 16, 2024InspectionSeriousDiapering Procedures - Wash Infant's HandsTexas: Medium HighVerified corrected May 9, 2024

4findings in 36 months2verified corrected by Texas2corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7:45 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Anderson
License number: 905924
Date issued: Mar 3, 2009
Licensed capacity: 75 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

May 18, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

9 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

0Critical findings

4Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

3 visits

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20263 visits · 1 recorded finding

May 18, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
May 12, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 finding
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Serious
The children's product certification has not been completed. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed up and filled the form.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Mar 3, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025819644
Visit source ID
905550816
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Older records · before Nov 6, 2023

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Apr 24, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Apr 21, 2023Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Apr 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Serious
One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.
State verification recorded Apr 24, 2023.
Standard 746.2207(c)(1) · Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Apr 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025727283
Visit source ID
905550809
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Serious
During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.
State verification recorded Apr 24, 2023.
Standard 746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Apr 19, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026007828
Visit source ID
905550809
May 16, 2022Inspection
1 finding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Serious
During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.
State verification recorded May 31, 2022.
Standard 746.801(3) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 31, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025878068
Visit source ID
905550808
Dec 17, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
Nov 8, 2021Inspection
1 finding
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Serious
11/8/21 - At the follow-up inspection the loose-fill does not measure 6 inches at the slide exits or swings. During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.
State verification recorded Dec 17, 2021.
Standard 746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 29, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025767970
Visit source ID
905550806

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May 18, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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Children's Products- Annual Certification

Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

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May 18, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 4 available findings.

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Children's Products- Annual Certification

Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

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