Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy
Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy is a licensed child care center in Mathis, TX, licensed for up to 75 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 5). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 19 centers in San Patricio County and better than 71% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
A caregiver was using a harsh tone of voice towards children in her care.
Five out of the six records monitored did not have the required annual trainings for communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of the 6 did not have the communicable diseases and hazardous materials.
A caregiver has been observed using her cell phone in the classroom while supervising children in care.
The operation has employees listed as active that are no longer working at the operation. Inspector found at least one staff who left in 2022 that is still showing as active in the system.
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff are being designated as directors at a facility but are not directly responsible for the staff onsite.
About this center
Common questions
Does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy’s hours?
7:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Mathis, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on May 8, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy compare with other daycares in San Patricio County?
It is #8 of 19 centers in San Patricio County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 71% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Mathis Pre-K Kindergarten Academy last inspected?
Jun 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1546543- 9871 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.