First Methodist Church Preschool
422 S MAGNOLIA ST, Palestine, TX 75801 · Anderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:45 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christy Frazier
- Phone
- (903) 729-2710
- Regulated since
- Mar 3, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 367248 · number 905924
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Other (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children's product certification has not been completed. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed up and filled the form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-03.
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Other
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children's product certification has not been completed. This was corrected at the inspection when the director signed up and filled the form.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing the operational policy, the parent's rights information was not in it and there was not an acknowledgment that the parents had received the information. This was corrected when the operation added the information to the handbook and sent it out via BrightWheel.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-01.
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Other
While reviewing children's files, 5 children did not have a health care statement from a health care professional.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing the operational policy, the parent's rights information was not in it and there was not an acknowledgment that the parents had received the information. This was corrected when the operation added the information to the handbook and sent it out via BrightWheel.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-01.
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Other
While reviewing children's files, 5 children did not have a health care statement from a health care professional.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While observing diaper changes in a classroom, the caregiver did not ensure that the child's hands was washed after the diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands after being asked by CCR.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While observing diaper changes in a classroom, the caregiver did not ensure that the child's hands was washed after the diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands after being asked by CCR.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
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Other
One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection, one caregiver was observed on a personal device unrelated to childcare while supervising children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
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Other
One class was observed utilizing screen time not related to the educational goals of the day.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
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Other
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During HASA inspection, personnel training records were unavailable for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
11/8/21 - At the follow-up inspection the loose-fill does not measure 6 inches at the slide exits or swings. During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
11/8/21 - At the follow-up inspection the loose-fill does not measure 6 inches at the slide exits or swings. During the inspection the loose-fill was measured and did not meet 6 inches at the slide exits.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Safety & premises
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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.