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First United Methodist Preschool

1201 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

First United Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #318 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #318 of 427 centers in Austin
3High risk
3Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 29, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety2
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

LowSep 25, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Of the eight children's files reviewed, one child did not have record of a health statement.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024
MediumSep 25, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
The CPSC form on file was outdated, and there was no formal documentation of infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2024
HighMar 21, 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)
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was not properly supervising a child in care.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
HighNov 16, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One staff member was present, in a classroom, with an ineligible backgroundc check notification.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
8 staff files were reviewed. 2 staff need trainig in food allergies. 6 staff need training in hazardous materials.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
Activity plans were not posted or were out of date in multiple classrooms.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The playground maintenance checklist was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
HighNov 4, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One staff member was present and in a classroom without a background check eligibilty notification.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
8 children's files were reviewed. Two allergy action plans need parent signatures.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
An updated drill log was not available during the inspection to show that fire drills and shelter drill have been conducted for the month.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
MediumNov 4, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The Director needs training in medication administration.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two staff members need up to date training records for CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
8 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:15 AM-02:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 2, 2001
DirectorSandy Pennington
Phone5124785709
State operation #112708

Common questions

Does First United Methodist Preschool take infants?

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

What are First United Methodist Preschool’s hours?

8:15 AM to 2:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First United Methodist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has First United Methodist Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 21, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does First United Methodist Preschool compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #318 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First United Methodist Preschool last inspected?

Aug 24, 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 112708 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.