The Preferred Preschool

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 100 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Skill classes
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1716279

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 2021

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Jan 15, 2026. 8 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 16, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.

    Corrected Jan 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

    The operation does not have the required posting at the center.

    Corrected Dec 16, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

    Three staff does not have the required personnel record form 2912 on file.

    Corrected Dec 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 21, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 745.8411(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation

    This standard is found to be deficient due to the operation not initially allowing a DFPS investigator into the operation for an DFPS investigation.

    Corrected Mar 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 22, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 28, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).

    Corrected Apr 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 6, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jun 20, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1309(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

    Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2022

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    One Caregiver's CPR/1st Aid did not include Pediatric.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2022

• Jun 7, 2022Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.2401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

    Two infants had braclets on their wrist identified as choking hazards.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.

    Corrected Jun 7, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2022

  • 746.601(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

    Children records were not available for review during this inspection.

    Corrected Jun 13, 2022

• Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    Emergency Binder on bus did not have the required Emergency Medical Transport and Treatment Form for each child being transported.

    Corrected Jan 28, 2022

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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