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Presbyterian Day School

501 3rd St, Palacios, TX 77465 · Matagorda County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Presbyterian Day School is a licensed child care center in Palacios, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 15). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 12 centers in Matagorda County and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#12 of 12 centers in Matagorda County
3High risk
4Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
2Low risk
15 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication5
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

LowFeb 18, 2026InspectionStaff 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)
Follow up 2/18/26: The children's files still do not have a health statement signed.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A review of records showed that required monthly fire drills have not been conducted since September 2025.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There is no current sanitation inspection on file. Nor is there a documented statement that a sanitation inspection is not required.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
LowJan 21, 2026InspectionStaff 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)
A review of children s records showed that the health statements for two children were missing the physician s signature.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
HighJan 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A review of records showed that the annual fire inspection had not been completed within 12 months of the previous inspection conducted on October 16, 2024.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
An audit of children s records revealed that the date of admission was not documented in each individual child s file.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Documentation of immunizations may be official record or photocopy that includes - Child's name and date of birth §746.623(2)(A)
One child's immunization record did not include the child's date of birth.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
HighFeb 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Smoke Detectors §746.5317
The smoke detector in one of the rooms was beeping to signal a low battery.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's files did not have immunization records in their file.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director does not have training in the topics listed under this standard.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2025
HighFeb 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child's file out of five reviewed is missing the doctor or emergency room information.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children files out of five reviewed do not have an alternate adult as a contact for their emergency contact.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
MediumFeb 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file is missing their immunization files.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
MediumFeb 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's file out of five reviewed is missing their health statement.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighFeb 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A picnic table was observed with a broken bench on the playground. Note: A picture was taken.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-12:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Licensed sinceMar 27, 1986
DirectorEmily Fagan-baker
Phone3619721534
State operation #53325

Common questions

Does Presbyterian Day School take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Presbyterian Day School’s hours?

7:30 AM to 12 PM, Monday through Thursday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Presbyterian Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Presbyterian Day School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Presbyterian Day School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Palacios, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Presbyterian Day School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 21, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Presbyterian Day School compare with other daycares in Matagorda County?

It is #12 of 12 centers in Matagorda County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Presbyterian Day School last inspected?

Feb 18, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 53325 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.