Presbyterian Preschool

312 DEPOT ST, El Campo, TX 77437 · Wharton County

21cited violations

3serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 78
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:15 AM-05:45 PM
Director / administrator: Misty Ledwig
Phone: (979) 543-7474
Regulated since: Dec 19, 1985
HHSC IDs: Operation 96357 · number 121761
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 7
Records & paperwork 1
Other 5

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)
2025	9	1	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2)
2023	5	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2022	1	0	Staff background & training (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver employed longer than 90 days had first aid/cpr training that expired in July 2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
- Other
  There was not complete activity plans in all rooms.
  
  HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Cabinet doors were coming off the sink in a bathroom used by children and there was a fan within reach of children in one classroom. Outside there was trash can full of garbage and tubs open with cobwebs and toys that children could access.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
- Other
  There was no monthly maintenance checklists available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There is no proof that a fire inspection has been conducted in the last 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have proof of documentation of emergency drills being done.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An individual who is regularly present around children did not have an eligible background check. They were present weekly the entire month of October and will continue for the forseeable future.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
- Staff background & training
  3 newly hired caregivers did not have proof of orientation being done in the following topics: handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials, preventing and responding to food allergies, and handling emergencies.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A re-hired caregiver who left in 9/24 and was re-hired 1/25 did not have pre-service, orientation or the pre-employment affidavit on file at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
- Staff background & training
  The center director did not have current first aid/cpr. It expired 11/24.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
- Other
  Children were observed walking back from the library on a field trip without any way to identify the center.
  
  HHSC 746.3001(6) — Field Trips - Children Identified with Center
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
- Other
  Caregivers were observed walking back from a field trip to the library without any way to easily identify themselves to the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3001(7) — Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation has an expired gas leak inspection. It was due 12/24.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
- Illness & medication
  One child's admission documentation did not have their DOB, immunization record, physician/emergency care information or physician statement. Two children enrolled over a year did not have a physician statement on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The caregiver did not have a list that included children's ages.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver did not have abuse and neglect training on file for their annual training year being evaluated.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had a movie playing during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  The operation had cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinent located in the restroom.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-10. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have documentation of a fire drill for the month of June.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-13.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  2 caregivers did not obtain training in emergency preparedness, building and premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials during their most recently completed training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Presbyterian Preschool, 312 DEPOT ST, El Campo, TX 77437-4316 (operation ID 96357, operation number 121761), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.