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First United Methodist Preschool

1201 LAVACA ST, Austin TX 78701-1831 · License #112708 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 85 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Sep 18, 2025
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Contact

Director
Sandy Pennington
Address
1201 LAVACA ST, Austin TX 78701-1831 · Directions

Hours

Mon08:15 AM-02:45 PM
Tue08:15 AM-02:45 PM
Wed08:15 AM-02:45 PM
Thu08:15 AM-02:45 PM
Fri08:15 AM-02:45 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

AccreditedPart Time CareField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 85 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Sep 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 14, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 25, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Low

    746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    Of the eight children's files reviewed, one child did not have record of a health statement.

    Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(18) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

    The CPSC form on file was outdated, and there was no formal documentation of infant feeding instructions.

    Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

May 7, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 2, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 4, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 7, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 16, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One staff member was present, in a classroom, with an ineligible backgroundc check notification.

    Corrected by Nov 16, 2021

Nov 4, 2021 — Inspection
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Medium

    746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    The playground maintenance checklist was not available at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    Two staff members need up to date training records for CPR/First Aid.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    8 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated immunization record.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2209 · Posting of Activity Plan

    Activity plans were not posted or were out of date in multiple classrooms.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    The Director needs training in medication administration.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.605(16) · Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

    8 children's files were reviewed. Two allergy action plans need parent signatures.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    An updated drill log was not available during the inspection to show that fire drills and shelter drill have been conducted for the month.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    One staff member was present and in a classroom without a background check eligibilty notification.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2021

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    8 staff files were reviewed. 2 staff need trainig in food allergies. 6 staff need training in hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 25, 2024 inspection noted: “Of the eight children's files reviewed, one child did not have record of a health statement.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 16, 2021 inspection noted: “One staff member was present, in a classroom, with an ineligible backgroundc check notification.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 4, 2021 inspection noted: “The playground maintenance checklist was not available at the time of inspection.” — what has changed since then?

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