First Methodist Church Preschool
Licensed Center · Palestine, Anderson County, TX · Operation No. 905924
First Methodist Church Preschool holds a Full Permit issued March 3, 2009. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 12 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 3, 2009
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
75 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
422 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX 75801-3532
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
12
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 5 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 12, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 16, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
March 3, 2026 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The children's product certification has not been completed. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed up and filled the form.
Corrected: March 3, 2026
April 1, 2025 Standard § 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing children's files, 5 children did not have a health care statement from a health care professional.
Corrected: April 22, 2025
April 1, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While reviewing the operational policy, the parent's rights information was not in it and there was not an acknowledgment that the parents had received the information. This was corrected when the operation added the information to the handbook and sent it out via BrightWheel.
Corrected: April 1, 2025
April 16, 2024 Standard § 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
While observing diaper changes in a classroom, the caregiver did not ensure that the child's hands was washed after the diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands after being asked by CCR.
Corrected: April 16, 2024
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.
Corrected: April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 Standard § 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.
Corrected: April 19, 2023
May 16, 2022 Standard § 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.
Corrected: May 31, 2022
November 8, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.
Corrected: November 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not include the information for the operations emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not submitted the director or pastor as a controlling person and the active controlling persons are no longer involved with the operation.
Corrected: October 6, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy did not include the information of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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