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First Methodist Church Preschool

422 S Magnolia St, Palestine, TX 75801 · Anderson County

First Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Palestine, TX, licensed for up to 75 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 8 centers in Palestine and better than 59% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 59%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#6 of 8 centers in Palestine
0High risk
3Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Staff ratios1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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 during the visit
MediumApr 1, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
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 during the visit
MediumApr 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
While reviewing children's files, 5 children did not have a health care statement from a health care professional.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
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.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
MediumApr 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2023
MediumMay 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
Medium HighNov 8, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity75 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:45 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 3, 2009
DirectorChristy Frazier
Phone9037292710
State operation #905924

Common questions

Does First Methodist Church Preschool take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are First Methodist Church Preschool’s hours?

7:45 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Methodist Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does First Methodist Church Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask First Methodist Church Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Palestine, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has First Methodist Church Preschool had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 8 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does First Methodist Church Preschool compare with other daycares in Palestine?

It is #6 of 8 centers in Palestine by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 59% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Methodist Church Preschool last inspected?

May 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 905924 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.