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First Methodist Preschool

208 N Kaufman St, Mexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
Accepts child care subsidies

First Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mexia, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 19). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Mexia and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 26%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Mexia
4High risk
5Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 15 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Several outlets did not have covers in them. This was corrected when the director placed covers in the outlets that were missing them.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
A group of children did not wash their hands before sitting down for lunch.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed from the crib.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2026
Medium HighFeb 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
An infant's hands were not washed after diapering. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and they washed the infant's hands.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The children's product certification form was last signed in December 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was signed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowFeb 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Swings §746.4815(a)(3)
There was outdoor furniture in the back use zone of the swing set.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood §746.2431(4)
Moods were not being added to the daily Procare reports for the older infant classes.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One caregiver was missing training in preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three caregivers were missing training in several of the required content topics.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Three children needed updated immunization records, one four-year-old was missing a hearing screening, another four-year-old was missing a hearing and vision screening, and one child did not have an emergency contact on file.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One caregiver was missing proof of education and three were missing pre-employment affidavits.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
HighFeb 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and a statement that the operation is a gang-free zone.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 10, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization §746.305(a)(3)
During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days when a child in care had a seizure and required medical treatment.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
HighDec 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone on the playground for an undetermined amount of time.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2025
MediumApr 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities §746.2431(5)
The infants' moods and daily activities were not being recorded in the Procare app. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the mood and activities sections in Procare and began using them.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 3, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The written feeding instructions for three of the infants had not been updated monthly.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
During the inspection infants/toddlers were observed eating lunch at a table without utilizing the manufacturer safety straps. This was corrected by the infants/toddlers being removed from the table.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
HighSep 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During the inspection children were observed watching television in a room alone while caregiver was in different classroom preparing for nap time. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver returning to the classroom with the children.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
HighNov 1, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Observed a caregiver responsible for children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver leaving the operation and the director submitting the background check.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 17, 1986
DirectorSherry Miller
Phone2545627822
State operation #156577

Common questions

Does First Methodist Preschool take infants?

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

What are First Methodist Preschool’s hours?

7 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 Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has First Methodist Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 26, 2025: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First Methodist Preschool compare with other daycares in Mexia?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Mexia by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Methodist Preschool last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 76667

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 156577 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.