Medium Low
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Source says corrected at inspection.
TH
Texas licensed center record
The Preferred Preschool
Mesquite, TX 75150Operation #1716279
- Capacity reported
- 100
- Ages served
- 4
- Programs reported
- 9
- Five-year activities
- 12
The Preferred Preschool details
- Address
- 1615 Oates Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
- Phone
- (972) 685-5218
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days
- Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
- Ages licensed to serve
- Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
- Capacity
- 100
- Child care subsidies
- Acceptance reported in source
- Permit
- Full Permit · issued Jun 15, 2021
Ages and programs reported
These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.
InfantPre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerAfter School CareBefore School CareDrop-In CareMeals ProvidedPart Time CareSchool Age CareSkill ClassesSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School
Regulatory activity and compliance context
Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.
| Date | Activity | Violation found |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Inspection | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Inspection | No |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Report | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Inspection | No |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Report | No |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Inspection | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Inspection | No |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Inspection | No |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Inspection | No |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Report | No |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Inspection | Yes |
Recent cited standards in the source
Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Correction verification date: Jan 15, 2026.
Medium Low
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Correction verification date: Dec 17, 2025.
High
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Correction verification date: Mar 25, 2025.
Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Correction verification date: Feb 29, 2024.
Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Correction verification date: Apr 2, 2024.
Medium
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Correction verification date: Jul 6, 2022.
Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Correction verification date: Jul 6, 2022.
Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Source says corrected at inspection.
Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Source says corrected at inspection.
High
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Source says corrected at inspection.
Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Correction verification date: Jun 20, 2022.
Medium
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Correction verification date: Jun 13, 2022.
High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Correction verification date: Jan 28, 2022.
Medium High
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Correction verification date: Mar 11, 2022.
High
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Correction verification date: Jan 25, 2022.
Medium High
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Correction verification date: Jan 13, 2022.
Questions about The Preferred Preschool
Is The Preferred Preschool a licensed child care center?
Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.
Where can I see inspection information for The Preferred Preschool?
Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.
Does The Preferred Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The source record reports that this center accepts child care subsidies. Confirm current participation, openings, copays, and family eligibility through the center and Texas Child Care Services.
What are the hours for The Preferred Preschool?
The HHSC source record reports 06:30 AM-06:30 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.
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