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The Preferred Preschool

1615 OATES DR, Mesquite TX 75150-1323 · License #1716279 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 100 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 15, 2026
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Director
Rebecca Tasie
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Address
1615 OATES DR, Mesquite TX 75150-1323 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from School

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 100 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 15, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 16, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · 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 by Jan 15, 2026

  • Medium Low

    746.401(7) · Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

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

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

  • Medium Low

    746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

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

    Corrected by Dec 17, 2025

Mar 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 21, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 28, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · 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 by Apr 26, 2024

  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Infant written feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2024

Apr 19, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 9, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 20, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(b) · Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

    Two caregivers Abuse/Neglect Trainings expired.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · 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 by Jun 30, 2022

Jun 7, 2022 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.601(c) · Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

    Children records were not available for review during this inspection.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2022

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Personnel Records were not available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Children under two years were watching TV during this inspection.

    Corrected by Jun 7, 2022

  • High

    746.2401(6) · 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 by Jun 7, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    The Toddler Classroom was out of caregiver to child ratio.

    Corrected by Jun 7, 2022

Jan 25, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5617(a)(2) · 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 by Jan 28, 2022

Jan 13, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 2, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 16, 2025 inspection noted: “The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visible) for both area with play equipment.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 28, 2024 inspection noted: “The rubber chip surfacing was insufficient (less than six inches - lining visiable).” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error